feeling sad/lonely/anxious?

• make a cup of tea or grab a chai latte
• get outdoors for a walk or run, vitamin d always helps
• work out-- endorphins help too
• put on good music or explore cool new music on spotify
• take a hot shower or bath
• text or Skype family or a friend from home!!!
• MAKE PLANS WITH A FRIEND FOR COFFEE AND CHAT, I ALWAYS FEEL BETTER WHEN I GET OUTSIDE MY HEAD
• eat healthy meals and take care of myself
• drink lots of water
• light a nice scented candle
• get enough sleep
• think kind thoughts about myself (mantras can help)
• acknowledge my anxieties and then try to let them go
• be proactive/productive
• watch an episode of something fun or mindless (but not too many episodes) or treat myself to a movie on my laptop before bed
• make a fun/exciting plan to look forward to

feeling overwhelmed? break it down:

• check in on my planner and write future dates/deadlines in
• make outlines and plans for work concepts/work schedules
• don't overextend myself with commitments if i'm already feeling too busy!!
• turn off social media for solid chunks of time when i'm working and try to get a concrete, finite amount of work time in before a break
• SLEEP ENOUGH
• study/work in different settings; break it up; work in a public place (library silent floor, etc) where i am forced to focus

self-care:

• paint my nails
• self-tanning lotion
• touch up brows
• shave legs
• moisturise/exfoliate
• do a face mask

unfuck my space:

• do laundry
• wash sheets
• clean up my desk/room
• clean the bathroom
• take out trash
• buy fresh flowers or a candle

get things done:

• do i have groceries?
• do i need to transfer money or take out cash?
• do i need to turn in coursework?
• do i need anything at boots etc?
• do i need to text anyone back?
• do i need to pay my rent?
• do i need to add money to my account to pay my phone bill?
• do i need to buy a ticket for an event or a trip?
• do i need to Skype the fam?
• do i need to charge my camera or replace flash batteries, etc?