5 Computer Wallpapers that Help with Summer Anxiety

If I learned anything this year, it's that the little things that make you smile matter.

Nowadays, we all look at our computer screens more than our own reflections. For me, the wallpaper on my computer has become a source of daily inspiration; a fun and simple way to make me smile throughout the day.

Some images are photos of sea lions or puppies (because duh!), some are beautiful landscapes (to satisfy the photographer in me), but most are positive affirmations. Things like "Hello Sunshine" or "You will be okay, and it's okay if you are not right now." All year I download fun wallpapers I come across on Pinterest or from the monthly tech backgrounds that Everygirl posts. I save them all to a folder on my laptop called "Backgrounds" and I set my computer background

settings to use a different image from that file as my background every day. That way when I open up my laptop I am greeted with a bright, new, inspirational reminder, quote, or beautiful image.

No matter what happens throughout the day, good or bad, the minute I open my computer I know I always have something to smile about, which can make a big difference in my day. It's kind of like leaving little notes to yourself on your laptop; you never know what it will be say - but you know it will be positive and encouraging. It's scary sometimes how the exact quote shows up when you need it most; as if a former or future version of yourself is letting you know "Hey, I've got your back."

I'm no doctor, but it's something that works for me and my anxiety. If you are looking for little ways to spark joy in your life click the links below to download these free computer wallpapers to your desktop or laptop.