Let's take a moment to pause

You are deserving of rest.             Whether you’ve been following the news cycle or trying to keep a healthy distance from it, there’s no question that the world has gotten rather loud. These are extraordinarily difficult and uncertain times, and it’s completely understandable that we might need a few extra periods of rest throughout the day. So let’s take this moment to pause, to gauge how we’re feeling, and breathe. One breath in. One breath out. Continue reading for additional activities to care for yourself and find ways to pause. Whether you’ve been following the news cycle or trying to keep a healthy distance from it, there’s no question that the world has gotten rather loud. These are extraordinarily difficult and uncertain times, and it’s completely understandable that we might need a few extra periods of rest throughout the day. So let’s take this moment to pause, to gauge how we’re feeling, and breathe. One breath in. One breath out. Continue reading for additional activities to care for yourself and find ways to pause.   Connect with your breath. Connect with your breath. Taking even 60 seconds to connect with your breath can reduce your body's stress level while lowering your heart rate and blood pressure. Taking even 60 seconds to connect with your breath can reduce your body's stress level while lowering your heart rate and blood pressure.   Note to self. Note to self. Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Write down one thing you’d say to a loved one who might be struggling. Now write one thing that you love about yourself. And lastly, something that you’re grateful for. Once you’ve finished, place the piece of paper somewhere you can see it from time to time as a kind reminder while you’re going about your day. Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Write down one thing you’d say to a loved one who might be struggling. Now write one thing that you love about yourself. And lastly, something that you’re grateful for. Once you’ve finished, place the piece of paper somewhere you can see it from time to time as a kind reminder while you’re going about your day. Get outside or do something you love. You may feel at peace at a nearby park or there might be a view by the water you enjoy sitting at and taking in. No matter where you go, we want you to take a few minutes to enjoy the breeze on your face or the sun on your skin. And if going outside isn’t the best option for you, create a handful of moments this week to do something you truly love. Some folks here at TWLOHA are big fans of cooking, knitting, and re-reading our favorite childhood books. Get outside or do something you love. You may feel at peace at a nearby park or there might be a view by the water you enjoy sitting at and taking in. No matter where you go, we want you to take a few minutes to enjoy the breeze on your face or the sun on your skin. And if going outside isn’t the best option for you, create a handful of moments this week to do something you truly love. Some folks here at TWLOHA are big fans of cooking, knitting, and re-reading our favorite childhood books. [EXPLORE MORE SELF-CARE](   Create a habit of checking in with yourself daily. Create a habit of checking in with yourself daily. The Hopeful, our self-care app, was created with the intention of providing a space for you to connect with yourself daily through a mood tracker and journal prompts. You are also able to discover TWLOHA blogs and episodes from our podcast that we hope will offer you a sense of comfort. The app is free to download and greets you each morning with words of encouragement. The Hopeful, our self-care app, was created with the intention of providing a space for you to connect with yourself daily through a mood tracker and journal prompts. You are also able to discover TWLOHA blogs and episodes from our podcast that we hope will offer you a sense of comfort. The app is free to download and greets you each morning with words of encouragement. [EXPLORE THE APP](   Needing more support than just a few moments? Needing more support than just a few moments? We all deserve rest. Everyone needs to pause from time to time. But sometimes, we might need to take further action—like sitting across from a counselor, reevaluating medication, or stepping into treatment. Whatever it is, we’re here to encourage you to find the help you need. We all deserve rest. Everyone needs to pause from time to time. But sometimes, we might need to take further action—like sitting across from a counselor, reevaluating medication, or stepping into treatment. Whatever it is, we’re here to encourage you to find the help you need. [EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS](   A reminder we've been telling ourselves. A reminder we've been telling ourselves. No matter where you may be in your mental health journey, it’s always OK to rest. It’s OK to not be OK. You are deserving of recognizing and celebrating all you’ve accomplished, despite what emotions may be running through you at this moment. No matter where you may be in your mental health journey, it’s always OK to rest. It’s OK to not be OK. You are deserving of recognizing and celebrating all you’ve accomplished, despite what emotions may be running through you at this moment.     [facebook]( [twitter]( [YouTube]( [instagram]( [Tumblr]( ☰✕ [GET INVOLVED]( [BLOG]( [DONATE]( [STORE]( [FIND HELP]( PO Box 2203, Melbourne, FL 32902, USA [View This Email Online]( • [Edit Your Email Preferences](