Never neglect yourself for even a second. I hope you find this helpful. There should be something for everyone here.
a hot bath with salts and candles
closing your eyes and being quiet for a few minutes
chamomile or peppermint or jasmine tea
call a close friend & chat about nothing in particular
write a letter or postcard (I’m talking snail mail)
write that email you’ve been putting off
unplug yourself from social media for a bit
go out for coffee or tea with a pal
make a to-do list for when you’re feeling better
set priorities so as not to overwhelm yourself
clear off your workspace for when you’re ready
clean out your closet and/or drawers
sort through your papers for school
try some yoga poses (learn some from youtube)
go for a walk, long or short, just so long as your heart gets pumping
play outside with your dog if you’re lucky enough to have one
somersaults, jumping jacks, push ups, cartwheels, etc.
dance vigorously to your favorite music
please try a face mask (heavenly)
use that bath bomb you’ve been saving
moisturize your body with a lovely smelling lotion
look up a recipe for a homemade hair mask
learn a new hairstyle from youtube or pinterest
remind yourself that you are beautiful, always have been, always will be
give yourself a mani-pedi (try fun colors!)
do your makeup as if you’re going out, just to feel glamorous
treat yourself to something small, like a new mascara or lipstick
get a free makeover from a store like sephora
if applicable, make sure you take your meds. always.
curb the negative self talk as much as possible
get it all out in morning pages or a journal
find a counselor through your university or healthcare network
just share what you’re going through with someone, anyone
you will feel better if you get at least one thing done, just a small thing
make a list of all the assignments you have to do then put it out of sight for a while
call a friend or contact a classmate if you need help (or your teacher/professor)
get some new stationery, even just one pen to make you smile
refresh your organizational system, to start over
bake something for yourself or someone you know’s favorite dessert
avoid mindless snacking so you don’t regret it later
but you can indulge a little in your favorites
eat fresh, home-cooked meals
herbal tea and fruit tea (nature’s tranquilizers)
water infused with lemon or cucumber
never underestimate a big cold glass of water
avoid alcohol because it is a depressant
put on a favorite (preferably funny) movie or show
put on your favorite music or soundtrack
find a new book at the library you just can’t put down
walk around or go about the house listening to an audiobook
delete apps you no longer use
organize your digital files
donate clothes that don’t fit or you haven’t worn in 6 months
go through your belongings and ask if something really brings you joy
purge your fridge of uneaten foods and condiments
if you have them, diffuse some essential oils (lavender and chamomile)
get into a fresh headspace by changing your locale (the library, a coffee shop, etc)
spruce up your space with some low-maintenance plant friends (succulents)
change your sheets (they will feel crisp and awesome when you go to bed)
do a quick wipe down of counters
put on a fluffy rope or a roomy hoodie
slippers or big fuzzy socks
pants with an elastic waist
perch yourself on the couch or snuggle in bed
wash your feet (if you can’t bring yourself to shower)
put on an outfit that makes you feel like a warrior
museum (don’t forget your student discount!)
a new part of town you’ve never explored
start studying a new language (like you’ve been meaning to)
Things not to underestimate
you will get through the worst you could imagine
