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12 Little Things To Do To Feed The Soul

If you feel drained of all energy, exhausted emotionally, frustrated, or unable to think straight then this list is definitely for you.

Lexi Maroulakis
Jan 09, 2019
North Carolina State University
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Replenishing or "feeding" your soul when you need it most will make you feel happier, calmer, and help you to connect with yourself. It promotes those "I'm here now and everything will be O.K." thoughts. It's refreshing for the mind, the body, and the connections between the two. Brains get cluttered with information, stressors, challenges, and experiences, causing us to get lost in our own heads and dissociate from ourselves. Doing simple things that are good for the soul promotes some feel-good personal growth.

1. Have some alone time

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Sometimes we all just need a break from the world.

2. Take a warm bath or shower

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The warm water can relax your muscles.

3. Write a list

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A to-do list, bucket list, grocery list, list of fears, goals, any kind of list. It's a way to organize some random messy thoughts.

4. Clean up your room or workspace

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De-cluttering will ease your mind and make things easier to manage.

5. Do something outside or in nature

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Nature is proven to be a more relaxing environment and takes away the stress of everyday life.

6. Have a warm drink

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7. Read something

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8. Meditate or pray

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Meditating is calming, or you can pray if you are religious. Either way, use the time to connect your mind and spirit.

9. Tell someone you love and appreciate them

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It's feels good to hear and feels ever better to tell it to someone.

10. Cuddle with someone 

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11. Remove yourself from social media for a while

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12. Do something artistic

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"Something artistic" is a broad category. You can paint, write, play music, garden, bake or cook, anything where you are creating something.

I hope these tips help you recharge your energy!

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