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- say no; if something feels wrong or you feel obliged to do it but don’t want to then just say no, you’ll feel better for it

- keep the space you’re in tidy; being in a messy environment can often make you feel worse whereas a clean area can make you feel fresh and ready

- go outside; leaving the house for even a few minutes will make you feel better, whether it’s raining or sunny, a change of scenery and fresh air can do wonders

- focus on yourself; if the people around you are affecting you with their problems, it’s not selfish to set boundaries and let them know your limits

- recognise how you’re feeling; every emotion is valid, realising and accepting how you feel helps to stop you from bottling up emotions and deal with them

- set goals; this can be anything from getting out of bed and dressed to writing a 2000 word essay, write down what you plan to do and congratulate yourself when you achieve it

- take a break; being always busy, stressed and tired is damaging to your health so make sure you take time out to nap or just relax

“Okay, as soon as you finish this assignment you can take a little nap.”

“You just cleaned your room, good job!”

all you can do

is lie in bed,

and hope

to fall asleep

before you fall apart”