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9 Things You Need To Remember Every Day To Take Care Of Yourself

Did you take care of YOU today?

Andria Padilla

Aug 09, 2018

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As technology makes us more connected and more liable to multitask, we sometimes find our lives becoming increasingly hectic and stressful. Life doesn't slow down for anyone, but taking a minute to check in on ourselves and how we are is essential to make sure we can perform to the best of our abilities.

1. Reach out to a friend every once in a while

Maybe one of your friends has been distant or less communicative lately. Taking a few minutes just to shoot them a "how have you been lately" text won't cost you anything and would probably mean the world to them.

2. Doing nothing feels better when you actually have nothing to do

Nothing feels better than kicking back in bed, but only when you already finished that term paper you've been leaving until the very last minute. Get on your grind now so you can enjoy yourself later.

3. Give yourself room to breathe

Multitasking is great until you check your calendar and see that you scheduled seven events in 10-minute intervals with just barely enough time to eat and shower. Try not to cram your days full of work/events unless you want to collapse. Spacing out events accordingly will keep you busy and prepared for the next day.

4. Indulgence is necessary every once in a while

You work hard. If you've been studying and working and exercising consistently, a cookie or a glass of wine will not do any harm. Enjoy yourself! Life is too short not to.

5. One bad grade doesn't mean you're a failure

We've all been there. You say no to plans and study your ass off and still don't perform as well as you'd like on an exam. Don't look at it negatively ("I can't do this" or "This just isn't my subject.") Instead, take time to speak to your professor after class to go over the questions you didn't understand and how you can improve in the future. Take it as a learning experience, not something that determines how intelligent you are.

6. Reaching out doesn't make you look weak

We all need a support system for those days where nothing seems to be going right. Don't be afraid to reach out to a friend if you're having a bad day. You're not bothering them, and it helps build trust between the two of you in the long run.

7. Did you remember to take care of YOU today?

No matter how chaotic your day is, I can't stress enough the importance of taking a second to make sure you're alright. Did you take all your medications today? Completely drowning in negativity? Take a moment to collect your thoughts and relieve stress before it ruins the rest of your day.

8. Cutting off contact doesn't make you a bitch

We all know that one person that is more draining than fun to be around. They could be a source of negative energy for you, and if they harm more than they help you, then it's time to consider saying goodbye. You'll thank yourself later.

9. No one really knows what we're doing. We're all just doing the best that we can.

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. Just do what makes you happy and what feels best for you and you'll truly be living your best life.

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9 Things You Need To Remember Every Day To Take Care Of Yourself

Did you take care of YOU today?

1. Reach out to a friend every once in a while

2. Doing nothing feels better when you actually have nothing to do

3. Give yourself room to breathe

4. Indulgence is necessary every once in a while

5. One bad grade doesn't mean you're a failure

6. Reaching out doesn't make you look weak

7. Did you remember to take care of YOU today?

8. Cutting off contact doesn't make you a bitch

9. No one really knows what we're doing. We're all just doing the best that we can.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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