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4 Activities to Calm Your Spirit

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Joanna Barragan Student Contributor, Southern Connecticut State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SCSU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Sometimes our thoughts control our mood and if you’re having negative thoughts, well, you will likely be in a bad mood. The stresses of life can have a lot to do with the way we feel on a day to day basis. If you find that you need some time away from technology, people, and all the dificulties of our world there are some great escapes.

Painting/drawing/coloring

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Even if you are not a totaly art master you can find comfort and relaxation in art. Whether you paint, draw a picture or color a page from a coloring book you can find a calming of yourself. Maybe it has to do with the fact that it reminds us of simpler time, childhood.

Writing

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Have a journal, it can really help you get out all your thoughts and doubts. 

Yoga/exercise

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You relazing your body, your muscles. You’re getting in tune with yourself.

Listening to music

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This is a no brainer, music can cure almost anything.

 

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SCSU Campus Correspondant. Communication major, journalism minor.