“You cannot care about what anyone else thinks. You must not allow for yourself to become shackled to others’ thoughts. They are not you. You are not them. Thus, it is only your own self perception that truly matters, for you are the one and only owner of yourself.”

• eat small fruit snacks
• buy yourself a treat occasionally
• make a cake in a mug
• chew flavored sugar-free gum
• put lemon in your water

• 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
• delete unused apps
• make your bed
• fold your clothes tidily
• 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
• go outside often

• hug people you love
• cuddle your pet
• read while lying in your bed
• hug a soft toy

• wash your face/use face wipes
• dry shampoo if you’re too tired to shower
• brush your teeth
• exfoliate + moisturize your skin
• change into clean clothes
• brush your hair
• put on some lip balm

• do your favorite exercises
• take a nap
• take deep breaths with your stomach
• take a warm shower
• stand up and stretch your legs
• put on some music and go for a walk outside
• get at least 7 hours of sleep
• drink lots of water

• always make some time to do what you love
• create art, writing and music for yourself, not anyone else
• don’t feel embarrassed about your hobbies
• be patient with yourself, progress takes time! don’t 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

• put yourself first
• spend less time around people who make you feel bad
• write your thoughts in a journal
• stand up for yourself
• stop judging people
• don’t dwell in the past
• concentrate on what’s happening now
• don’t try for people who don’t care
• stop caring about what’s not important
• be a friend to yourself, rather than a bully
• learn to love your body
• see the bigger picture
• change self-destructive habits
• appreciate the good
• let things go
• ask for help

• make lists
• focus on priorities
• stop putting everything off
• turn off your phone if you need to
• take breaks
• do one thing at a time
• believe in yourself!

• laugh a lot
• get a plant and name it
• buy flowers for yourself
• be ok with being alone
• go out with your friends
• watch a movie