Tuesday

"I am learning to notice what truly helps me feel well."

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

• National Let It Go Day

• What is bloomscrolling?

• An easier way to find support

• How your senses affect your mood

• How to beat the afternoon slump

A Gentle Reminder To Let It Go

Today is National Let It Go Day, which sounds simple until you remember that letting go usually isn’t one dramatic movie moment. It’s often quieter than that. A thought you stop replaying. A grudge you’re tired of carrying. A version of yourself you no longer need to keep proving.

Letting go doesn’t mean pretending something didn’t hurt or rushing yourself into feeling fine. It can mean naming what happened, making peace with what you can’t change, and deciding where you’d rather put your energy now.

Start small. Write down what’s been taking up too much space in your mind. Take a walk without trying to solve anything. Talk to someone you trust, create something, move your body, or clear out one object tied to a chapter that feels complete.

You don’t have to release everything today. Maybe you just loosen your grip a little. That still counts. Sometimes moving forward begins with deciding that the past doesn’t need quite so much room in your present.

The Happier Way To Scroll Social Media

A quick social media check has a funny way of turning into 45 minutes of vacation photos, bad news, beauty recommendations, and one stranger’s extremely detailed breakup story. You close the app knowing more, but somehow feeling worse.

That’s where “bloomscrolling” comes in. Instead of deleting every app, it’s about intentionally filling your feed with content that leaves you inspired, curious, informed, or genuinely entertained. Think book reviews, nature photos, useful recipes, artists, funny animals, practical advice, and people doing good things in the world.

Start by noticing how you feel after certain posts. Mute or unfollow accounts that consistently leave you anxious, drained, or comparing your life to someone else’s highlight reel. Then actively follow and engage with more of what you’d actually like to see. The algorithm is always taking notes, unfortunately, so give it better material.

You don’t need to turn your phone into a nonstop inspiration board. News, silly videos, and harmless scrolling can all stay. The goal is simply to create a feed that adds something to your day instead of quietly taking all your energy.

Getting Support Has Never Been Easier

Your mental health matters, and so does your budget. BetterHelp offers more ways to access therapy, including insurance options that may be available for eligible members. Getting started may be easier than you think.*

*Insurance availability and coverage may vary by state, plan, provider network, and therapist availability.

Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring Note To Self. 

How Your Senses Shape Your Mood

Sometimes you feel completely off, but there’s no obvious reason why. Nothing dramatic happened. You’re just suddenly irritated by the lights, the noise, the notifications, the temperature, and the fact that someone is chewing a little too confidently nearby.

Your nervous system is constantly taking in information from what you see, hear, smell, and feel. Bright lighting, background noise, clutter, screens, strong scents, and nonstop alerts can quietly pile up throughout the day. By the time you snap over something small, it may be the accumulated sensory load talking.

The same senses that overwhelm you can also help calm you down. Try lowering the lights, stepping outside, playing slow music, wrapping up in a weighted blanket, taking a gentle walk, or eating one meal without your phone nearby.

When you need a faster reset, try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique: notice five things you see, four you feel, three you hear, two you smell, and one you taste. Sometimes feeling better starts by changing what your nervous system is being asked to absorb.

Can You Barely Keep Your Eyes Open? The Struggle is Real…

Wellness Round-Up

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ True or False: True. Negativity bias is a well-studied phenomenon.

• 🌅 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: Letting go isn’t about forgetting. It’s about making room for what’s next without carrying what no longer serves you.

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