how to survive bad school days, from morning till night
my last year of high school starts rather soon, and iāve had more than my fair share of days when i wake up wanting to cry. there arenāt many things you can do when obligations like school force you to get over it as soon as it starts, so here are some tips to make your day better.
1. dress opposite the way you feel. even though sweats might be super tempting, dress up. wear your favorite pair of jeans, or a dress, or your cutest sneakers, even. wear bright colors at least. sweatpants and such will just make you feel even more blah and unfocused throughout the day.Ā
2. moisturize! this might seem like an odd idea, but moisturizing and going into school glowy and soft definitely helps me feel more comfortable and less ugh during the school day. it helps keep me in my home-y comfort zone, if that makes sense.Ā
3. carry something from home. this can be a book (even if you donāt read it), a tube of chapstick, a big waterbottle, etcā¦Ā i have even gone as far as wrapping myself in a small blanket and walking around like that for the day. if you like this option and donāt feel comfortable wearing it, fold it up and place it in your backpack, just so you know itās there.
4. plan out your day. even if itās just making a mental note, tell and remind yourself of the things your going to do and when. this will get rid of any unnecessaryĀ stress and pressure. if something unexpected comes up, this will also help you manage your time a little better.
5. eat and drink happy things! pick today to pack a lunch, no matter what your usual routine is. drink plenty of water throughout this day, and eat as many fruits and veggies as you can. fill a reusable water bottle with water, fruit (like lemon or strawberries), and chia seeds! itās perfect to sip throughout the day for a reboot or just to boost your mood.Ā
6. when you get home, bathe immediately! wash off the dayās dirt. drop everything as soon as you get home, and either jump in the shower or relax in a bath with your favorite soaps and scents and a book. give yourself a break before you have to get back to work.
7. donāt ignore your work. by work, i mean school work. if youāre having a bad day, donāt hesitate to take a break from talking to people or running (low-priority) errands. you donāt want to ignore schoolwork, though, because teachers arenāt the most lenient people in the world, and getting it done will take a lot off of your shoulders. pushing it away will only gain you more bad days.Ā
8. go to bed. get sleep! you want to be refreshed and happy for the next day, even if itās a weekend. thereās a good chance your bad day began because you didnāt get enough sleep, or because you were ripped out of bed. reward yourself with rest after a long day.Ā
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