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Cancelling all my plans for some good ol' *me* time.
"I am a therapist for a substance abuse treatment center and am really big on self-soothing items. I have this weighted sequin elephant that my adult clients love to hold and flip the sequins. I honestly have people fighting over it. I think I will buy a few more to keep around my office!" —Lindsey M.
Get it from Amazon for $9.39 (available in five animals).
"A nice hot bath with some Epsom salts and a good book. Just being warm and cozy while getting away from my problems is just so relaxing and really helps me unwind after a long day." —monikap6
"My favorite self-care routine is to draw a warm bath with bath salts, turn on some relaxing music, and pop on a face mask while I soak and relax." —singingminnie07
Get it from Amazon for $4.79.
"My swearing coloring books and my Vine coloring books are my FAVORITE! Coloring always calms me down, swearing is known to produce endorphins, and who doesn’t love a good Vine reference? Highly recommend those!" —allisonistired
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
"I've recently gotten into connect-the-dot books. My anxiety is high enough that even with coloring books, I ended up never finishing because I didn't like the colors I chose or something stupid, but connecting the dots is pretty foolproof. It's the one thing that really helps me relax and take my mind off things." —Erica S.
Get it from Amazon for $7.95.
"A Harry Potter book. Give me ten minutes and my mind is free of annoying stuff. Also, a huge block of cheese to nibble on while you read." —nancinacat
Get the seven-book box set from Amazon for $59.99.
"It’s a pretty simple thing, but my boyfriend’s (now deceased) mother was possibly the most thoughtful gift-giver I’ve ever met, and for Christmas one year she gave me a microwaveable neck wrap to help ease tension in my neck and shoulders. I have both anxiety and chronic back pain, and when my anxiety is bad, my tension and pain increase, which makes me more anxious, and so on. The one she gave me was chamomile-scented and despite washing the removable cover regularly, it still smells great after almost two years." —Olivia F.
Get it from Bed Bath & Beyond for $9.99.
If you're wondering what each of these scents smell like, here are the descriptions:
Swell: A bright afternoon at the beach with notes of Calabrian bergamot, orange, blue cyclamen, tuberose, sandalwood and vetiver.
Golden Hour: The stillness of a just-setting sun with notes of Field grass, bergamot, eucalyptus, golden poppy and blonde woods.
Dusk: Another day down with notes of clary sage, lemon, black pepper, lavender, fir needle, cypress and dark cedar.
Moonrise: The mystery of the night ahead with notes of lemon zest, yuzu, warm amber, cedar leaf, juniper, cedarwood and musk.
Get a 30-pack from Urban Outfitters for $16 (available in four scents).
"I love coffee, but having any after 5 p.m. is not good for my sleep cycle. But once the kids are in bed, and the house is quiet, nothing beats a cup of decaf and a magazine or logic puzzles." —baesjling
Get a 12-ounce bag from Amazon for $11.99.
"A glass of wine and some Netflix." —Lindsay T.
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in 30 colors).
"The Original Skin face mask from Origins. It is amazing! It's an exfoliating mask that doesn't burn and has calming rose to keep your skin soothed and moisturized. The exfoliant is gentle and leaves my skin feeling so smooth and fresh — I feel reborn. Honestly my favorite mask of all time." —smoothantha
Get it from Sephora for $26.
Read our full review of the Migrastil headache relief stick!
"The stick provides a pleasant, cool, tingling feeling, almost like VapoRub. It lessens the intensity of the pain, and, if my headache is dull or just starting, it can make it go away almost entirely. If nothing else, it at least extends how long I can go without taking ibuprofen and delays the splitting headache I sometimes feel coming after a long day. I've taken so much less Advil since I started using this! Plus, you can reapply as often as you need." —Katy Herman
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Read our full review of Dermal Korea Collagen Essence facial masks!
"They're just so relaxing to use! Between balancing work and a social life, having an veryyyy long commute, and spending weekends running errands, I've truly come to love the half hour I can spend relaxing with my face mask on a Sunday night." —Samantha Wieder
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $10.99.
"It’s paint by numbers basically and anytime I’m super anxious, I do one and it really helps." —mberger96
Get it from the iTunes Store or the Google Play Store for free (in-app purchases available).
"I recently replaced my weighted blanket with a Sleep Pod and I am never going back. I appreciated the comfort that I got from a weighted blanket, but it was so hot I wasn't able to last under it for long. It was also so heavy I couldn't take it with me anywhere. This design solves those problems. The fabric is breathable and so lightweight I can comfortably use it in the summer and I can throw it in my tote bag on vacations. I feel calm and comforted every time I get in. I've used it while napping, while trying to calm down before going to bed at night, and while sitting on the sofa/needing some extra stress relief when binge-watching Chernobyl got too stressful. I can't rave enough about this thing, but I'll certainly keep trying!" —Mal Mower
Get it from Hatch Sleep for $99.99 (available in two sizes).
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
This device tracks all-day activity, including steps, distance, hourly activity, active minutes, and calories burned. In addition to tracking your sleep, it can set silent alarms that wake you by buzzing on your wrist. The battery can last up to five days without constant charging. It can also record workouts like walks, swimming (it's water-resistant up to 50 meters), and bike rides with SmartTrack. You'll get call, text, and calendar alerts as well.
"My Fitbit has worked wonders for my mental health. If I feel down because I haven't accomplished anything that day, something as small as just checking my step count and physical activity reminds me that I didn't completely throw the day away. Reminders to move every hour help get me out of a funk, even if the relief is only temporary. Tracking food, water, and sleep has helped me make sure I'm taking time to feed and take care of myself." —Olivia F.
Get it from Amazon for $68.99+ (available in five colors).
"I often didn't have time/resources to watch my favorite shows the night they were on, and obviously I needed things to binge-watch. TV is really important to me — it's a mental and emotional reset at the end of a long day. And of course, it's a million times better without commercials. Upgrading your subscription is the best $5/month you can spend, IMHO." —Katy Herman
Get an ad-free subscription from Hulu for $11.99/month (or watch with limited commercials for $5.99/month).
"Crossword puzzles and the Penny Press puzzle books you can get in the magazine section at the bookstore. They help me focus on something other than my anxiety and ruminating." —sankacoffie
Get them from Amazon: the New York Times crosswords book for $9.48 or a puzzle variety pack for $13.25
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