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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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Phase One: The “I got this” phase

Phase Two: The “I have time” phase

Phase Three: The uncontrollable sobbing phase

Phase Four: The “help me, I've fallen and I can't get up” phase

Phase Five: The rejoicing phase

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1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

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Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

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You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

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Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

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