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10 Little Things You Can Do Every Day To Practice Self-Care

Because you have to take time for yourself sometimes.

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10 Little Things You Can Do Every Day To Practice Self-Care

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Self-care is more than just face masks and bath bombs, but sometimes we get so wrapped up in our everyday lives that we forget to do the little things. School, work, and all of the other responsibilities that we have to worry about can be time-consuming and wearing. Here are some things that you can do every day, or as often as you like, to help relax your mind, improve your body, and better your mood.

Yoga

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A good way to get you moving and stretching. You can do it from home, just get on YouTube and find a good video. A little exercise every day is great for you and being good to your body can really help you get your mind right.

Listen to your favorite album

Or playlist. Dance around your room or jam out on your way to class. Listen to songs that make you happy.

Take a bath

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Add some bubbles or a new bomb, or take a shower if you prefer. Feeling clean makes a big difference when you're feeling down.

Meditation

PRACTICING MINDFULNESS! Meditation helps you get away from the constant buzz in your busy life, this is a great way to get away from stress. You can find videos online for guided meditations, or download an app. Some apps even give student discounts for college kids.

Clean your room

Getting rid of clutter with your belongings can really help you get rid of the clutter in your head. Make sure your bed is made every morning. Put away the little pieces of clothing laying around before it turns into a pile. Don't leave things out on your desk.

Take a walk or sit in the sun

Taking a walk will help clear your head, and get your oxygen flowing. Just getting outside can be a nice break from mundane activities.

Drink water!

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Again, good for your body. Seeing a pattern here?

Watch a movie

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Preferably a comedy, Netflix has a lot of great stand up specials. Grab some snacks and a roomie, pick out a movie you've been dying to watch, and put away the homework for a little bit.

Paint a pretty picture

Or paddle if you're part of Greek life. Sketch out a new page in your bullet journal or write a new entry in your personal diary Read a book or write some poetry. Do something you enjoy and let some creativity flow.

Phone a friend

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Facetiming someone that you haven't seen in a while will always cheer you up.

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10 Little Things You Can Do Every Day To Practice Self-Care

Because you have to take time for yourself sometimes.

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Listen to your favorite album

Take a bath

Meditation

Clean your room

Take a walk or sit in the sun

Drink water!

Watch a movie

Paint a pretty picture

Phone a friend

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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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