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A list of self-care suggestions for when you’re having a bad day.
Transcription:
Self-Care Suggestions For a Bad Day
- “Breathe. Slowly and deeply
- “Eat. Sleep. Hydrate. Shower.”
- “Join a local support group.”
- “Write it out. Free form in a journal or Google doc”
- “Write a list of 25 reasons why you’re a good person.”
- “Volunteer at a local animal shelter.”
- “Dance around to your favorite cheesy song.”
- “Remember that what you’re going through is temporary.”
Based on an article by Annie Wright
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Originally published: May 2, 2017