How To Make Yourself Feel Better When You're Stressed Out, According To Your Zodiac Sign
Life can get tough sometimes.
Bad days, bad weeks, heck maybe even bad months or years can happen to anyone. Scratch that, they do happen to everyone. Life throws us some curve-balls that are not easy sometimes.
We all get overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of all we have to deal with. School, work, relationships and responsibilities can feel like a huge backpack full of pressure weighing us down.
How we deal with stress and all the responsibilities on out plate is totally up to us and our zodiac sign's personality traits. We may all have our own self-care rituals to make ourselves feel better.
There are no two people that are the same so what makes us stressed or happy is not the same either. Maybe a way you make yourself feel better is by releasing your anger.
You may need to write a letter and unleash all your emotions. You get every thought no matter how brash it is out of that pen and onto the paper.
You may never send or even keep that letter but unleashing it all could help. Maybe you make yourself feel better by being a couch potato for the night — sometimes self-care means doing nothing.
Fuzzy socks, a warm blanket, Doritos and Sex and the City makes you feel relaxed. Maybe you need to talk to someone. Calling a friend to come over or meet for a happy hour can raise your spirits.
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Whatever you do to take care of yourself and feel better is meant as a coping mechanism. It's not easy trying to handle everything life consists of on your own. Making yourself feel better is like a battery pack or power upper in a video game. You take a dose of whatever and you feel recharged.
Looking into astrology can help determine what you may need in life to feel better. Read on to see what kind of self-care your horoscope sign needs for a much needed mental and emotional vacation.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Aries need a lot of motion and activity when looking for a release. They are always on the go and feel out of sorts when stagnant. Physical exercise is a great way to get a release for them.
The endorphins and sweating it all out will make them feel alive. Competition, in general, is a great way for them to feel better as well.
The direct and dynamic focus they need in order to succeed especially if they are the leader is a confidence booster. And if they end up winning its just icing on top of the cake.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus are down to earth but sometimes can have frivolous things make them feel better. Nice quality trinkets and items they buy for themselves can boost their mood.
Having items in prime condition is a way they treat themselves. Working with their hands such as cooking, gardening, DIY projects also act as a release for them.
They enjoy creating fine quality themselves as well. Downtime can be beneficial for a Taurus' mental state, they need to recharge and taking a break is a perfect way for them to get some much-needed relaxation.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
Geminis love to have some human interaction. Small Talk with anyone, even people they just met can boost their mood. Being social is always a good way for them to get some inner energy.
Expressing themselves, in general, is another way to make them feel better. They can find self-expression in different outlets, they need to get their feelings out in a creative way.
Geminis will also benefit from small vacations. A weekend away or even a day trip is always a way to make them happy.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
Cancers are very in touch with their emotions. They feel very deeply especially when they are down. Talking to a loved one is a perfect way for them to feel better because they value their close relationships so much.
Even physical touch like hugs or kisses from those they love is enough to boost them. Cancers also take pride in their home and always want their environment to feel comfortable. Working on their house, decorating, designing etc. will always boost their spirits.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leos need to hear praise when they feel down. Getting compliments to remember how badass they are is always a way to ignite their strong self-confidence again.
Leos also enjoy shopping as a release. They take "treat yo self" to the next level when they are unhappy and it works. New jewelry, trinkets and such will work.
Leos are so loud and proud that bright colors will lift their spirits. In their clothing, home, and surroundings. The brighter the better.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgos sometimes stress themselves way out with their intense schedules. Being so hardworking it helps when they get recognition from their work.
Because they are always hungry for success so much when they get appreciation back its a confidence booster for them. Cleaning and organizing is a great way for a Virgo to feel better as well.
When they feel everything in their outside life is put together then they are put together on the inside. Also paying attention to health, fitness, and nutrition will give Virgos that same satisfaction.
LIBRA ( September 23 - October 22)
Libras love to be social and that will always lift their spirits. Hanging and going out with friends is a guarantee to make them feel better.
Libras also need balance, they are the sign of the scales after all. When they feel they have inner peace by having a good balance with their relationships, work, and downtime will cause them to feel elated.
Libras are also excitable (about every little thing) so when big events come around they get double excited. Having a fun event to look forward to will always bring a smile to a Libras face.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpios are very expressive and do not hold back with their emotions. When they are upset or happy they feel extreme and intense with those emotions.
Adventures and high adrenaline rushes are a good way for Scorpios to feel release. When they get all that energy out they feel better.
When they need to take a break humor always helps them. They love being ball busters and joking around with friends always makes them happy.
When Scorpios feel too revved up focusing that passion in a healthy and beneficial way will always help boost their mood. Having an outlet is needed for them to feel complete.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius needs to be uninhibited to be happy. They are free spirits and cannot be held down, otherwise, they will not feel like themselves at all. Traveling is perfect to help boost their mood.
The planning, choosing, and experiences of a trip will always be positive for them. Being outdoors, in general, will be a plus for all Sagittarius'. They love being in nature and feeling all the weather characteristics of every season.
Reading always helps as well. Leaning about the adventures they can take or about new cultures will always stimulate them and make them feel better.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorns are always responsible and this can cause them to feel overwhelmed with all they have to do. Being with family especially around the holidays will always make them feel better.
They enjoy tradition so even if it's not the holiday season they can create their own tradition anytime. Being tenacious gaining an achievement will work to boost their mood.
When they work hard and reap the benefits its always a plus. Capricorns also do well with being in charge when they are the managers of a project or something similar they feel balanced and happy.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius need the stimulation of the mind when feeling down. Having intellectual conversation about topics that interest them will always make them feel better.
They enjoy learning and that is the perfect way to do it. Fighting or defending what they believe in will boost their spirits.
When they take a stance on a topic or opinion they want to be the advocate, makes them feel alive. Alone time is beneficial for them as well.
They need some time to be within themselves and gather all of their thoughts. It also acts as a recharge time to feel better when they are overwhelmed.
PISCES (February 18 - March 20)
Pisces are in touch with their emotions. Artistic expression is always a plus for them because they feel like they can release all their creativity.
When they create they feel as though they are truly living their best life.
Being so empathetic when they need a mood boost volunteering somewhere helps them. Whatever cause they feel passionate about will bring instant gratification.
They love to help others so that's obvious. Meditating is also a good way for them to feel better. Their minds are sometimes always going and clearing it helps them
Molly Given is a writer and lover of all things to do with mystery and magic in life. When she's not writing her fingers off she can be found planning her next adventure in a new part of the world.