remember you’re worth it
taste:
- eat small fruit snacks
- buy yourself a treat occasionally
- make a cake in a mug
- chew flavored sugar-free gum
- put lemon in your water
hearing:
- listen to your favorite music
- or just wear earphones to block things out
- listen to white noise/ambient sounds
smell:
- put on some sweet-scented lotion
- spray a bit of your favorite perfume
- make your favorite coffee or tea
sight:
- look in the mirror and tell yourself you look good today
- clean the clutter in your room + throw things away
- close all the unused tabs
- clean the dishes + do your laundry
- delete unused apps
- make your bed
- fold your clothes tidily
- organize your books and papers
- turn down the brightness of your phone/computer at night
- smile and be more polite at strangers
- open up the curtains, let the light in
- go outside often
touch:
- hug people you love
- cuddle your pet
- read while lying in your bed
- hug a soft toy
appearance:
- wash your face/use face wipes
- dry shampoo if you’re too tired to shower
- brush your teeth
- exfoliate + moisturize your skin
- change into clean clothes
- brush your hair
- put on some lip balm
body:
- do your favorite exercises
- take a nap
- take deep breaths with your stomach
- take a warm shower
- stand up and stretch your legs
- put on some music and go for a walk outside
- get at least 7 hours of sleep
- drink lots of water
hobbies:
- always make some time to do what you love
- create art, writing and music for yourself, not anyone else
- don’t feel embarrassed about your hobbies
- be patient with yourself, progress takes time! don’t give up
- hobby ideas: cooking, reading, drawing, painting, a sport, a new language, learn a musical instrument, collect things, photography, join a class or a club
mind:
- put yourself first
- spend less time around people who make you feel bad
- write your thoughts in a journal
- stand up for yourself
- stop judging people
- don’t dwell in the past
- concentrate on what’s happening now
- don’t try for people who don’t care
- stop caring about what’s not important
- be a friend to yourself, rather than a bully
- learn to love your body
- see the bigger picture
- change self-destructive habits
- appreciate the good
- let things go
- ask for help
studying:
- make lists
- focus on priorities
- stop putting everything off
- turn off your phone if you need to
- take breaks
- do one thing at a time
- believe in yourself!
other:
- laugh a lot
- get a plant and name it
- buy flowers for yourself
- be ok with being alone
- go out with your friends
- watch a movie
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