Girl Therapy

We all have that moment where life just decides to crash on us mentally, emotionally, or (in my case) literally. Last week, my laptop died on me in the middle of the semester. And when I tell you I crumbled, I mean a full, dramatic meltdown. Because that laptop? Is literally my everything, my whole personality. So, when she died, I was just a walking chaos. The reality is that everyone copes in a different way, and that's totally fine. Some of us go silent, some of us shop, some of us cry, and some of us clean like it's a form of exercise. And me? The activities that help me cope are my "girl therapy." Maybe they will also be related to you.

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Eating out

1. So, when I say eating out, I don’t always mean a cute sit-down restaurant with candles and background jazz. I literally mean Chick-fil-A. Or McDonald’s. Give me crispy fries and an iced cola, and suddenly life doesn't seem that serious anymore. Instant mood reset. But it doesn’t have to be fast food either. Sometimes it’s my mom’s cooking that saves me, or some really good Indian takeout that hits exactly where it needs to. It’s less about the meal being fancy and more about how it makes you feel. So go treat yourself to your comfort meal. Your comfort drink. Whatever makes you feel okay for even 10 minutes.

   
   

2. Adoration

   One of my favorite ways to calm my mind is spending time in Adoration. As a Catholic girl, there’s something really comforting about just sitting with God, no expectations, no noise, just me and my feelings. It’s like a reset button for my heart. But even if you’re not religious, the core of it still applies, finding a quiet place where you can just be. A space where you can lay your emotions down, breathe, and disconnect from everything that’s demanding too much from you. Whether it’s prayer, meditation, journaling, or just sitting in silence, it’s a way to surrender the stress and remind yourself that you are held and you are okay.

   
   

3. Talk to your friends!

   Sometimes, the best therapy session is just a good rant with someone who truly understands you. Talking to my friends or my boyfriend when I’m overwhelmed helps more than I realize. There’s something about being heard and not judged, and honestly, that type of support hits different. I’m really grateful for my boyfriend, who listens to me spiral, cry, overthink, all of it, and somehow still manages to calm me down. Having someone like that is such a blessing. So please, don’t isolate yourself. Reach out to your people, whether it’s your best friend, your partner, or whoever feels safe to you. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself.

   
   

4. Retail Therapy

   Okay… this one might be slightly toxic, but it works. When I feel myself spiraling, I somehow end up online, scrolling through clothes as if I’m building a whole new personality. Sometimes I actually buy the things (depending on the state of my bank account), and sometimes they just sit in my cart forever, as if it were an impulsive decision.

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5. Doing your routine

   One thing that really keeps me grounded is sticking to my routine. Waking up on time, getting ready without rushing, applying my makeup, and actually eating before I leave, it changes everything. When I start my day feeling put together, I carry that energy with me throughout the day. It’s like giving myself a small head start. Because when you feel good about how you look and how you’re showing up in the world, those little positive affirmations follow you throughout the day.