take a moment to decompress. practice focusing on breathing slowly and calmly. once you get into the rhythm, try to take a break from electronics and continue until you feel better. it will be okay.

ways to calm down

1. listen to your comfort music
2. cuddle with your pets
3. cook/bake or eat your favorite foods
4. draw, sketch, paint, or write
5. watch your favorite movie/show
6. read a book
7. work on a puzzle
8. play video games
9. go shopping
10. exercise, even just a short walk
11. talk to your friends & people you trust

ways to improve your mental health

1. have a routine and go to sleep early
⠀ ⠀❥ helps your brain feel more structured and refreshed
2. have a to-do list to reduce stress
⠀ ⠀❥ an easy way to motivate yourself to be productive
3. meditate and practice deep breathing
⠀ ⠀❥ allows you to calm down and recharge
4. journal / write about how you feel
⠀ ⠀❥ helps to analyze what you're going through
5. try something new, exciting and challenging
⠀ ⠀❥ allows your mind to grow & can find a new source of joy
6. eat a well-balanced, nutritional diet & stay active
⠀ ⠀❥ physical health is a huge factor in mental and emotional health
7. limit your social media and technology use
⠀ ⠀❥ too much blue light can cause headaches & exhaustion
8. reach out and ask for help when you need it
⠀ ⠀❥ there are always people who want to listen to you.
⠀ ⠀ ⠀you are not alone.