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It's OK To Take A Break

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you can take a break for a bit

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It's OK To Take A Break

It's okay to take a break sometimes. Things can get overwhelming at times, and sometimes you just need to take a break.

You might be working too much, attending too many events, doing a bunch of homework at once, or just feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do.

Give yourself a rest and take a break if that's what you think you need. You might just be tired of something, and taking a break will help you relax and feel refreshed.

Whether you need to take a nap, go for a walk outside, stop working on homework for a bit, get out of the house, or whatever it may be that you need a break from, take some time for yourself and take that break.

A new setting can help you feel better. Go hang out with some friends, or take some time for self-care. Do whatever you think you need to do to feel better.

For some people, taking a break might be going out with friends and hitting pause on homework they've been working on. For others, it might be missing a class on a particularly rough day.

Sometimes you have a lot to get done and you might push yourself to keep going. At times, you might be able to keep going and get everything done, but every now and then, you might need to hit pause to prevent things from becoming too much to handle.

Don't push yourself past your limits, and take that break when you think you need it. If you feel overwhelmed with anything or have too much on your plate, sometimes the best thing is to just take a breather and relax. Do whatever is going to make you feel better.

Everything is going to be alright.

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