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[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, keep a list of things you regret less than you think you will, like taking a nap or saying no.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, take three minutes to write down what you are feeling right now without judging it.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, if you need to ask for help, ask for help.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, plan an adventure this week. a five minute detour to a different street, a new cafe...

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, tell yourself one honest compliment out loud, something small like 'you showed up' or 'you are learning.'

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, make a playlist of songs that calm you.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, if you are avoiding sending a message, draft it, then wait five minutes and read it again.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, set a limit for social media hours.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, when shame shows up, ask yourself what you need to feel safer. then do one step toward that need, even if it is just changing into clean clothes.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, write one list called 'things that help me feel better' and keep it in your phone.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, wash your face, put on something comfy, and think of one thing that went okay today.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, look for one beauty outside right now: a leaf, a cloud, a cat on the sidewalk.

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, if guilt about taking breaks shows up, tell it: 'i am refilling so i can keep giving later.'

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, take five minutes to name three things you did well today.

[slfcare]

ten years ago you were so scared of such different things, but you survived them anyway. the same goes for five years ago and two years ago. everything that has ever felt like a hurdle, you’ve passed through. so be afraid, identify your fears, and then allow yourself to remember that in just a little while, this will be another thing that you have overcome.

[malusokay]

focus on the likes and not the wants

you may not want to clean your room, but you like the peace and call it brings you after

you may not want to study, but you like the confidence and satisfaction you get from being prepared

you may not not want to apologise, but you like the relief and connection that reconciliation brings

you may not want to cook, but you like the satisfaction of eating a healthy come cooked meal prepared with love

you may not want to exercise, but you like how you feel afterwards and how it makes you confident

you may not want to journal or write, but you like the reflection and calm it brings you

you may not want to step out of your comfort zone, but you like the new experiences and growth you gain from it

my insta @ malusokay

[takecareofyouurself]

hey you, pick one small thing to cancel this week if it drains you and send one sentence to reschedule.