Comments on: When Life Gets a Little Overwhelming…

By: Cassie

Cassie — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:05:24 +0000

I have been really slacking off in yoga. And it’s a horrible thing, I know–plus my sleep hours have been decreasing and decreasing! However, I do make an effort to create a gratitude list every night. It’s really detoxifying for my brain!

By: Shi Hein

Shi Hein — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:24:54 +0000

How did you know that I needed this post today?!?!?
I was so ridiculously stressed out last night, because I have such an overwhelming amount of school work that I must do. But I usually do, and I don’t always feel like this. I was all jittery and on-edge and yelling at people, and then I read this blog post. WOAH. Who knew that the moon could affect me like this? Thanks so much for such an awesome post- I’m calming down majorly now that I know that its all the moons fault, haha.
I just wrote a blog post about it!
-Shi

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:49:40 +0000

What a great post, Jordan! When you have time, I would love to read your thoughts about the moon and yoga. As for dealing with stress, being in my garden and going into NYC! I walked around Battery Park yesterday and it is like an oasis.

By: sofia

sofia — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:08:16 +0000

In reply to Ashley. You said it!! All those things is great examples of healing. I usually leave my phone at home or I ask my mum to hide it from me so I can't be stressed over message etc. Then I puzzles (it's a very relaxing thing to do) or just take a long walk (it can be for 3 hours) just in the woods or in some new areas where I can enjoy the air, earth and just relax and forget about your problems. maybe you can take a long walk on the beach? I hope you get better soon lovelies xx

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:01:53 +0000

Ahh love those suggestions. Sorry you had a rough few weeks, but it’s inspiring how you were able to change your perceptions and take action to feel different. Love what you said about not being able to change what is happening, but we can change our reactions! I use that tool so much and it’s helped me a ton.

I totally get it about the new kitty mama stresses. Two and a half years later and I still can be a crazy kitty mom every now and then. They are our babies and we love them!

AND yes to a yoga post. OR a yoga video even?

By: Liz S.

Liz S. — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:59:13 +0000

I too am fascinated lunar phases and all that – definitely causes mood changes and energy fluctuations. Thank you for sharing this post – as a type-A perfectionist, I’ve definitely been feeling more hyped up lately. I’m sending you good vibes, and I hope that your kitten heals and that you’re able to have less stressful days ahead XO

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:42:39 +0000

YES! I totally feel this and love this post. I have been feeling very overwhelmed the past weeks and with Mercury in retrograde PLUS the SUPERMOON PLUS Lunar Eclipse. Whew! I am getting ready to move (again), selling my car, and (still) searching for a job… so… lol

I love your list and completely agree. I like Chloe’s additions too.

Here are some additional things that help me:

– LONG walks/hikes
– Meditation / cleanse my stones and meditation paraphernalia
– Lay in the sun (if it’s it cooler, if the is out just bundle up and lay a blanket down!)
– Get out in nature (Especially ocean and/or mountains!)
– Go somewhere new, it can be scary because it does sometimes seem to backfire but there is always learning… so something like a museum, a new cafe, a new park, a new health food store etc…
– Watch some guilty pleasures! I don’t watch a lot of TV so sometimes it’s fun to just chill and watch Grey’s or something!
– ooooor watch something nostalgic like Sleepless in Seattle 😉
– Do my nails and/or hair… pamper session! With favorite music of course.
– Dance it out, seriously, sometimes you just need to dance.

xo 😉

By: Asia

Asia — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:24:12 +0000

This post is exactly what I needed. Thank you! The past 2 weeks have been ROUGH. A lot has unfolded in my personal life & there has been drama and major shifts in relationships. (The moon energy!) Other things I like to do to reset are mindlessly flip through magazines or dive into a good book to calm my mind. Yoga is still the BEST. Please do another post on yoga. Pleeeeease. 🙂

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:40:22 +0000

My animal babies help to take stress away from me (which I am sure your too adorable for words kitty baby does for you too!), also singing classical arias (focusing on the technique and languages helps me to forget whatever I’m stressed about) or just dancing around the house helps me too. 🙂

By: Jordan Younger

Jordan Younger — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:15:47 +0000

In reply to Nims. Nims, you are soooo not alone. I get super stressed and anxious when I am not feeling well and I have a big trip or even just a weekend getaway ahead of me. The best thing to do is CHILLLLL out, because your body will respond so much better to those relaxed vibes-- you will sleep better, heal faster and allow yourself to take a break (physically and mentally). So important but so easy to lose sight out when we are stressed! Love that you meditate every day. So awesome. Xo

By: Nims

Nims — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:57:24 +0000

I’ve been feeling like this the past week or so. I’ve become really run down and a bit unwell and I’m supposed to be going away this weekend! Stressing about it isn’t helping and reading your post really made me feel like I’m NOT alone and others get overwhelmed too! I do yoga, eat healthy, get fresh air every day (even whilst I’m at home a little under the weather) and one thing that I do without fail every morning and night, is I meditate. Headspace all the way!