67 days is a long time. While he is off becoming the best soldier he can be, I have decided to make some changes of my own. In the past year, I have been able to link 90% of my health issues to my anxiety. My boyfriend’s leaving for basic training days after my most recent stint in emergency medical care led me to this conclusion: I need to make changes of my own. Who knew that my boyfriend’s leaving would become an accidental PSA for mental health?
So here is my plan:
While my boyfriend is at ARMY boot camp, I will be instituting a “boot camp” of my own. Those 67 Days will be (for me) consisting of 3 things per day that contribute to mental health and stress reduction. One must be a physical activity as exercise and endorphin production are universally praised as some of the best combatants against anxiety and depression. The other two activities should be something that takes time, that might not necessarily be difficult or continuous, but should not have a deadline or pressure (whether self-perpetuated or otherwise.) On my list are: coloring, nail painting, journaling, playing piano and guitar, studying a language (oui, I was surprised that made the list too given my French grades in college) and listening to music.
As always, I cannot wait to share my experience with you. Any suggestions on activities I can add to my list? Leave them in the comments!