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

• Is daydreaming good for you?

• How body doubling can help you focus

• An app that helps you prioritize yourself

• Signs you’re settling in your relationship

Why Daydreaming Is Actually Good for Your Brain

Daydreaming is often dismissed as wasted time, but it’s far from useless. Letting your thoughts drift gives the brain a chance to reset, sparking creativity, lowering stress, and even helping you imagine hopeful scenarios. Research shows that mind-wandering can boost problem-solving and perspective when you return to focus.

The difference comes down to how you use it. Productive daydreaming might look like visualizing how to handle a tricky conversation, brainstorming a new project, or imagining a future goal. It’s a mental playground where your ideas can stretch without pressure.

Unproductive daydreaming, however, tends to circle around past regrets or imagined catastrophes, leaving you drained instead of inspired. The key is noticing where your mind goes and nudging it toward more useful, uplifting directions.

Think of daydreaming not as zoning out but as giving your brain a chance to wander in ways that fuel creativity, clarity, and calm.

How Body Doubling Can Help You Focus

Sometimes the hardest part of a task is simply starting. Body doubling (working or doing chores with another person present) can make that hurdle feel smaller. Whether you’re studying, folding laundry, or tackling emails, having someone alongside you often creates just enough momentum to get moving.

The beauty of body doubling is its simplicity. A partner’s presence adds quiet accountability. It’s not about judgment or pressure. It’s about knowing someone else is there, and that subtle shift can transform a task from overwhelming to doable. Many people find that even virtual body doubling over Zoom or FaceTime provides the same lift.

Trying it doesn’t require anything fancy. Ask a friend to sit with you while you both focus on your own projects, or log on to a virtual coworking session. Even silent companionship can nudge you into action. With the right partner, body doubling turns “I’ll get to it later” into “I’m already doing it.”

The App That Helps You Put Yourself First

Mental health is at the center of everything you do. Whether you’re juggling school, work, kids, or all of the above - taking care of your well being is just as important. Especially during the end of the year.

SonderMind’s free mobile app empowers you to take control of your mental health, both in and out of session. That’s why 84% of clients see measurable reductions in symptoms in just 2 months.

Download the app today to discover how SonderMind can help you take control of your mental health.

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Thank you to Sondermind for sponsoring Note To Self. 

How to Know If You’re Really Settling

It’s easy to wonder if your relationship is enough, especially when doubts creep in before big milestones like moving in or marriage. But therapists say settling is more than worry; it’s choosing to stay because it feels safe, not because it feels right.

Some signs stand out. You may feel more like roommates than partners, prioritizing timelines over genuine connection. Fear can also play a role: staying because leaving feels scarier than loneliness. Other red flags include holding on to who you hope they’ll become, compromising on your dealbreakers, or shrinking parts of yourself just to keep the peace.

Even constant “what if” fantasies can signal trouble if you spend more time imagining other scenarios than being present with your partner.

Not every sign means it’s time to walk away, but experts recommend honest conversations about what’s missing. If nothing changes, it may be worth seeking a connection that truly feels like enough.

A Note From Us

Wellness Round-Up

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ True or False: True. Recharging helps support emotional balance.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers’ lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: You don’t have to have it all figured out to care for your mind. Small steps, like rest, support, movement, and pause, can make a real difference.

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