Project You Quotes

“For just one hour, turn off all of your electronic devices, including the TV, and put your phone in a drawer. What will you do with a screen-free, unconnected hour? That’s up to you. It might be difficult at first, but rising to the challenge can be so satisfying.”
― Aubre Andrus, Project You: More Than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-Stress, and Feel Great

“Take out a piece of blank paper. Draw four columns on your page, titled “Spend,” “Save,” “Invest,” and “Give.” Follow the steps below to come up with a 24-hour time budget tailored just for you. Spend
Write down the amount of hours you spend in a day on “non-negotiable” commitments such as school, sleep, and getting ready each morning. Tally up the total. Save
List some of your favorite ways to spend “me time” and how long each idea takes. For example, reading a novel for one hour, going for a 30-minute run, or winding down before bed (go to 60-Minute Wind-Down). Invest
Tally up how long you need each day to reach your goals and accomplish tasks. Taking a drawing class for one hour or spending two hours on homework are great examples. Give
Consider how much time you’d like to spend each day on others: whether it’s volunteering, spending quality time with your family, or hanging out with your friends. Complete Your Schedule
Now comes the challenging part: trying to fit all your ideas into 24 hours! On a new sheet of paper, create an hour-by-hour schedule for one day. Once you’ve completed it, you’ll become more aware of how you are spending your time. When you have a good idea of how you’re spending 24 hours, you can move up to creating a weeklong time budget.”
― Aubre Andrus, Project You: More Than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-Stress, and Feel Great

“Mindfulness Tip: As you are making and drinking your tea, remember to enjoy the smell of the tea as it brews, the warmth of your tea cup in your hand, and the gentle curling of the steam as it leaves your cup. Being mindful of these details can help you find peace.”
― Aubre Andrus, Project You: More Than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-Stress, and Feel Great

“Mindfulness Tip: When you’re outside, take time to notice things that really call to you. Maybe it’s the color of a flower, the smell of freshly cut grass, or even an ant crawling on the sidewalk. Savor those things that you’re drawn to!”
― Aubre Andrus, Project You: More Than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-Stress, and Feel Great

“Take a trip to the library and browse the movie section, or browse through Netflix or YouTube. There’s a documentary on just about everything, right? Pick a documentary about a subject that’s always interested you, such as a certain event in history, a specific place in the world, or a person or career choice you admire. Now pick a documentary on a subject you know nothing about and weren’t really interested in before. It should be something you would never normally watch. Head home, pop some popcorn, and get ready for a double feature. Start with the movie you never imagined watching… You may be surprised what you learn.”
― Aubre Andrus, Project You: More Than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-Stress, and Feel Great

“If you had to pick a favorite place where you live, what would it be? It could be an inspiring place like a beautiful park or a lookout point. Or it could be a library, a café, or even your own front yard. Once you’ve settled on a special spot, bring sketching, writing, or painting supplies to this place. Make sure you have a comfortable spot to sit, then observe your surroundings. Notice the details, from the smells and sounds to the emotions you experience, as you sit. Now try to re-create this space in the creative medium of your choice — a story, poem, drawing, song, comic book, short movie — whatever you want. Express yourself via your chosen art medium. It doesn’t have to be perfect. When you’re done, challenge yourself to share your work with at least one person.”
― Aubre Andrus, Project You: More Than 50 Ways to Calm Down, De-Stress, and Feel Great