5 simple ways to feel less stressed right now

when life feels heavy

We are still in Santa Barbara visiting my parents and we heard that there was going to be a big wind storm coming through. We prepared for power loss but never thought the impact would be so heavy. The winds south of us reached 100mph. I am at a loss for words on how horrific these Los Angeles fires have been to watch from afar.

Southern California is where I grew up, and having spent 7 years as a resident of Los Angeles, it’s heartbreaking to say the least. What’s even harder is witnessing friends and family lose their homes and cherished belongings.

Sadly, it’s a feeling all too familiar after experiencing the recent hurricanes in Florida. My heart goes out to everyone impacted… I am sending my prayers to you right now!

During these anxiety-inducing times, I’ve been leaning into small habits and routines to help me stay grounded.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, here are 5 things that have made a big difference for me:

At the end, I included a list of ways to donate to the LA fire, and resources to share for anyone impacted first hand… love you fam xx