Viral on TikTok: the ‘Save the Day’ trend helps your mental health

The best life hacks are on TikTok, right? Well, maybe not always, but the ‘Save the Day’ trend is definitely worth trying. This hack helps you to reconnect with yourself after (or during) a busy day and, so to speak, save your day, hence the name. It gives your mental health a positive boost. It actually works very simply, let me explain.

The trend was created by holistic healer and transformation coach Trina Merz. In her video, which has now been viewed over 3.7 million times, she shares that she came up with the idea together with a friend. The principle of ‘Save the Day’ is that you take a moment every day to do something for yourself, really just for you. During a day full of work, sports, and family obligations, it can feel like you are losing control and everything is being decided for you. By taking that moment, you regain that control.

It doesn't matter how you fill the moment. It doesn't have to be something big or expensive, and it doesn't have to take long. Reading for 10 minutes in a book can already be enough. But also having a cup of tea on the couch, taking a short walk, or cooking something nice for yourself can already improve your mood. It's about making you happy and being able to let everything go for a moment. Throughout the day, there is always so much to do. But not now, not for a moment, now everything is allowed.

According to psychotherapist Kristie Tse, the trend works so well because you really take a moment to think about what you want and what helps you. It allows you to set your intentions for that day, or the next day, and continue with fresh energy. You take a step back from the challenges in your life and focus on all the positive things. This makes you much more resilient to everything that is yet to come. According to Tse, the biggest advantage of ’Save the Day’ is that it is so easy. You can fill the moment differently every day. By the way, you don't have to do this alone. It can also be done with a friend, your sister, a nice colleague, or your partner. This way, you can go through the day together and help each other find that new energy.

Actually, the most important tip: don't overthink it. It really doesn't matter what you do, as long as you are aware that this moment is really just for you.

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