If the world feels overwhelming right now, you’re not alone. I’ve rounded up some simple ways to protect your peace, so you don’t burn out.

Here are 3 articles from the Greater Good Science Center:

• 6 tips to avoid being overwhelmed by the news
• 5 tips for talking with kids about what’s going on in the world
• How to sustain your activism

And here are 5 simple ideas, even if you only have 20 minutes:

• Listen to a guided meditation and connect with your intuition.
• Cuddle with an animal.
• Go for a walk outside.
• Write about your best possible self.
• Get lost in a fiction book (even if it’s just a chapter).

I took this pic in Barnes and Noble yesterday—I want hours and hours to read.

I went to a networking event on Saturday that featured puppies, and they were all so stinking cute! These are all available for adoption through Resilient Hearts Sanctuary.

These pups were all named after dating apps; this is Bumble.

Will you take 20 minutes for yourself today? If you’re in, comment below, and tell me what you’re choosing—one of these ideas or something of your own. I’d love to hear, and I’ll be over here cheering for you! 🎉

– Nicole