little self care things âĄ
open this if you donât feel good today đ
buy yourself a treat occasionally
chew flavored sugar-free gum
listen to your favorite music
or just wear earphones to block things out
listen to white noise/ambient sounds
put on some sweet-scented lotion
spray a bit of your favorite perfume
make your favorite coffee or tea
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
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
read while lying in your bed
wash your face/use face wipes
dry shampoo if youâre too tired to shower
exfoliate + moisturize your skin
change into clean clothes
do your favorite exercises
take deep breaths with your stomach
stand up and stretch your legs
put on some music and go for a walk outside
get at least 7 hours of sleep
always make some time to do what you love
create art, writing and music for yourself, not anyone else
donât feel embarrassed about your hobbies
be patient with yourself, progress takes time! donât 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
spend less time around people who make you feel bad
write your thoughts in a journal
donât dwell in the past
concentrate on whatâs happening now
donât try for people who donât care
stop caring about whatâs not important
be a friend to yourself, rather than a bully
change self-destructive habits
stop putting everything off
turn off your phone if you need to
I hope you feel better soon. You deserve so much. Things will get better soon so keep going. âïž I love you
