Life can feel like one long to-do list sometimes—wake up, work, errands, dinner, sleep, repeat. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of just getting through the day instead of actually living it. But what if you could make your everyday routines feel a little more special?

The days are stretching a little longer, the air is getting warmer, and that means my second-favorite season is almost here! Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and transformation in the world. It’s also the perfect time for you to refresh, reconnect, and reflect.

If you know me IRL, you know that I have struggled with anxiety for pretty much my entire life. But my therapist, who I’ve been seeing for a long time, has been incredible. They are so cool and they’ve taught me a lot of great coping mechanisms over the past 5-6 years. Here are some of my favorite tools in my mental health toolkit.