Friday

"I embrace both the light and the shadows in me."

Welcome to Friday! Today, we're chatting about:

• Why people with anxiety love Halloween

• Lessons from Day of the Dead

• Is it time to remodel your shower?

• November self-care tips

• How to reach your fall savings goals

Why People With Anxiety Often Love Halloween

For some people with anxiety, Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy. It’s about connection, control, and relief. The same fears that feel isolating the rest of the year suddenly become shared and celebrated.

Psychologists suggest Halloween gives anxious minds a rare kind of safety. It’s fear in a controlled setting and an invitation to explore what scares us without real danger. Haunted houses, scary movies, and eerie decorations all create a loop of anticipation, startle, and relief. That cycle can be empowering for someone used to feeling trapped by uncertainty.

Halloween also normalizes fear. When everyone’s in on the spookiness, anxiety feels less like a personal flaw and more like part of being human. It’s a reminder that fear can coexist with play, nostalgia, and joy. And that sometimes, facing it head-on can make it a little less powerful.

What Day of the Dead Can Teach Us About Grief

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is celebrated every year on November 1st and 2nd. Rooted in ancient Indigenous traditions, this holiday blends joy, ritual, and reflection to honor those who’ve passed and turn loss into remembrance. The first day honors children who have died, while the second day is for adults. Families build altars filled with food, flowers, and photos, inviting the spirits of loved ones home for a brief reunion.

Unlike Halloween, which leans into fear, Día de los Muertos celebrates connection. It teaches that death is a part of life, not its opposite. Grieving doesn’t need to follow a strict timeline or silence the love that remains. Remembering through laughter, dancing, and shared stories keeps that bond alive.

At its heart, the tradition shows that love endures even as life changes. By embracing both memory and celebration, Día de los Muertos reminds us that healing often begins not in forgetting, but in honoring with color, music, and gratitude for what was shared.

You’re Just One Day Away From a New Bath or Shower

With Jacuzzi Bath Remodel you can rest assured your bath or shower upgrade is in good hands. With our professional and experienced team, the remodeling process is easy, affordable and stress-free. From a straight-forward quote to complete mess-free installation in as little as one day, we can help you transform your bath or shower into a stunning and relaxing sanctuary where you will love starting your day — and ending your night.

Plus, we have a variety of colors, patterns and accessories like shower heads, faucets, grab bars and seats to help you create a beautiful sanctuary that suits your needs and exceeds your expectations.

Right now Jacuzzi is waiving all installation costs plus offering no interest and no payments for up to one year.

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Thank you to Jacuzzi Shower for sponsoring Note To Self. 

A Guide to November Self-Care

As fall fades and winter nears, November invites us to slow down, reflect, and tend to our own needs. The shift in daylight and temperature can affect both mood and energy, making this a good time to realign your routines with the rhythm of the season.

Focus on staying nourished and rested. Seasonal foods like squash, greens, and root vegetables support your immune system, while hydration and quality sleep keep fatigue at bay. If darker days impact your mood, light therapy, movement, and mindful connection can help ease the effects of seasonal affective disorder.

Carve out moments that feel grounding, like reading under a soft blanket, diffusing calming scents, or writing down what you’re grateful for. November’s slower pace is an opportunity to reset, care for your body, and nurture your spirit before the year draws to a close.

Set It, Forget It, and Save for Your Goals

Wellness Round-Up

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: Americans spend over $10 billion on Halloween each year.

• 🌅 Sunset Of The Day: Sunsets are more than beautiful—they’re actually good for your mood. Got a favorite one? Reply to this email with your best sunset or sunrise photo for a chance to be featured!

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Halloween can be playful, nostalgic, and just a little chaotic—and that’s part of the fun. Let it be light, imperfect, and entirely your own.

Enjoying Note to Self?

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