All of these are easier said than done. If you can't engage in them, that's okay. Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to rest, recharge, and start fresh the next day. You got this!

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GENERAL WELLBEING

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• Practice self-compassion. Use positive affirmations. 

• Celebrate small wins. You're doing great.

• Appreciate the past, live in the present, plan for the near future, but know the possibilities of the vast future are endless.

• Build a support network. Open up and talk to others about your tribulations. 

• Engage in self-care. Take some time for yourself to recharge.

• Develop a healthy routine and stick to it. 

• To overcome procrastination, force yourself to work for just 5 minutes. Starting is the hardest part, but you got this.

• Engage in physical activity. Even if it's a 5 minute walk, it'll benefit you massively.

• Focus on nutrition and what you're putting into your body. Find healthier alternatives to the unhealthy food you eat.

• Drink lots of water.

• Practice mindfulness. Meditate, do breathing exercises, and journaling. 

• Limit time on social media and screen time. 

• Regularly learn or try something new. 

• Prioritise sleep. Develop a healthy night time routine. 

• If you're on medication, take it consistently. 

• Practice gratitude for the small things in life. 

• Explore creative outlets, like art, music, or writing. 

• Manifest your dreams coming true. 

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EMOTIONAL WELLBEING​​

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• Understand your triggers for feeling low/anxious/stressed. 

• Educate yourself on your condition/symptoms. 

• Take a moment to acknowledge your feelings and name them. 

• Write a letter about the things you're struggling with. You don't need to send it or show anyone, but the act of writing it down will help you process your emotions. 

• Talk to someone about what you're going through. There are always people who will listen.

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Dealing with Anxiety: 

• Breathe. Remember that you are safe. 

• Look around your environment. Pick 5 things you can see. Pick 4 things you can hear. Pick 3 things you touch. Pick 2 things you can smell. Pick 1 thing you can taste. 

• Inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold for another 4 seconds. Repeat 4-5 times to calm your nervous system.

• If your anxiety is taking over your entire day, set a specific time to worry. Take 10 minutes of each day to worry and write them down.

• Face your fears gradually. If you continuously avoid something, the anxiety around it will increase.

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Dealing with Low Mood: 

• Remember that you have made it through tough times before, and that you are strong enough to endure this pain too.

• Create a mood-lifting playlist, listen to it every time you feel down, and maybe even dance.

• Go outside for 5 minutes. Soak up the sunlight and fresh air.

• Engage in your favourite hobby, whether that be art, journalling, reading, cooking, dancing, exercise, playing an instrument, or even watching your favourite tv show/movie.

• Keep a mood diary and track how you feel every day.

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Dealing with Negative Thoughts: 

• Remember you are a wonderful, unique, capable individual.

• Treat yourself like you are your best friend. Would you say those negative things to your best friend? Or treat yourself like your child-self. Would you say those things to 4-year-old you?

• Challenge negative thoughts by asking “what’s another way to look at this situation?”

• Write a journal entry on everything you are grateful for.

• Engage in positive affirmations. Even if you don't believe what you're saying, keep saying it out loud. 

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Dealing with Stress: 

• Take a well-deserved break from the stressful event.

• Hydrate and nourish your body. Eat and drink something you like. 

• ​Break down your tasks into 3 categories: must-do, should-do, could-do. Prioritise the essentials. 

• ​Starting from your toes, tense and release each muscle group to reduce tension.

• To prevent burnout, work for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break, and repeat throughout your day. Use the 5 minutes to engage in something you enjoy and refresh yourself. 

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Feel free to contact me with ideas for bettering wellbeing. I'm by no means an expert, and I'm always open to learning new things. Also, don't think that I do all of these things. I am on my journey to bettering myself, so this list is a reminder for me too. I'm here to grow alongside all of you!

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DISCLAIMER: This list is not exhaustive and is not a substitute for professional help. Please speak to a licensed professional if you are struggling with your mental or physical health.​​​