My name is Lariah Alexandria, I’m the CEO of AccordingToLariah.com, and I’m baaack! My blog is about all things entertainment so sit back, relax, pour yourself an ice-cold glass of lemonade, and take a sip as I get into this blog!

Today, I’d like to talk about the importance of taking a mental health break from all electronic devices! Personally, I’ve had to take a mental health break over the past few months and just genuinely GO OUTSIDE and enjoy nature. Over the last two years, I’ve booked voiceovers, made it onto network TV, and I’ve gotten more lead auditions so you can imagine how much time that required on top of schoolwork! A mental health break was needed and important so that I wouldn’t feel overwhelmed. Here are some of the things that I did during my break:

• Took a break from social media
• Went to the park more
• Went to the beach
• Reading
• Self-care (facials, manicures, pedicures)
• Reorganized my room (if your space is cluttered, then your mind and thoughts will be too)
• Celebrated my birthday!

Moving forward, I have learned about balance and how important it is in protecting your mental health. That means not being so overwhelmed and sometimes, that means bringing in help. So you might see not just me bringing you new content, but other writers coming in as well. But don’t worry! I’ll still be sitting right there with the new writers with my glass of lemonade and everything still will be…According To Lariah!