5 Back-to-School Self-Care Gifts For Your Next Amazon Haul
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What a metaphor for life and those tough days at school! I love this adorable amigurumi taco. It would make the perfect accessory for a desk at home or a locker–if those are still used anymore! (I know, I’m aging myself.) Feel free to explore the different amigurumi options available on Amazon if the taco doesn’t call to you, but I just loved its message.
It’s never too early to get started on being mindful. Being mindful, meaning being present, is a great way to ward off the anxiety of worrying about the future and the depression of thinking about the past. My therapist often says that living in reality is good mental health, and living in the present definitely helps you get there. These prompts, a total of 90, will help you create a daily moment of calm during the hectic school year.
Body Restore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 6 Pack
What a blessing it is to have running water for a shower. I think of this every single time I have my hot shower to wash away the days’ stress. These shower steamers turn your shower into an aromatherapy experience and they’re made in the USA. Tea Tree and Eucalyptus are my favorite scents for shower steamers as they really help you breathe deeply. The Eucalyptus smell also reminds me of Vicks’ Vapor Rub, which was a staple scent of my childhood whenever cold or cough came around. Nostalgia can be relaxing sometimes!
Intelligent Change Mindful Affirmations, 52 Positive Affirmation Cards
This set of 52 affirmation cards will help you with your mindfulness practice. Choose to focus on one a week as intended or shuffle them for a daily pull. You can also change them as needed and use the handy card stand to display this at your study area to keep a positive outlook while taking on challenging schoolwork. Take the card with you in your planner or journal as a reminder for the day.
Breathing Pal ‘Ted’- Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation
Tackle back-to-school anxiety with this visual meditation tool that features 3 breathing modes: 4-7-8 breathing, 4-4-4-4 breathing, and 5-5 breathing. You can change the brightness levels and the inhale, hold, and exhale features are all denoted by different colors. If you haven’t checked out the mindfulness app I favor, or if you’re just more of a visual learner, the Breathing Pal could be just what you need.
