Please note that this is from what has helped me in my own experiences dealing with my mental health and what I’ve found helps me. I’m not a licensed professional. If you feel you are in danger of harming yourself please reach out to a professional. There’s a link to Concordia’s health and wellness page below.
https://www.concordia.ca/students/campus-services/health-wellness-fitness.html
- Make sure to eat and drink water
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It’s important to take care of your basic needs first. We need nourishment and hydration so make sure you’re eating somewhat good foods and drinking water.
- Take a shower
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Or, just wash your face; it’s basic hygiene. It might seem trivial and might be the last thing you want to do, but it can help you feel a bit better and bring you closer to a functional human being (I know I do).
- Open the blinds
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As we all know by now, nature and spending time outside is beneficial for our mental health. However, when we’re having a bad mental health day, we might not want to go outside, which is fair. So opening your blinds and letting in the sun could be a solution for you.
- Ask a friend to hang out later in the week
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You might not want to hang out with your friends when you’re having a bad day. It can be a good idea to reschedule with your friends if you had made plans with them. You can try shooting a text to a friend asking if they want to do something -get a cup of coffee, brunch, study together- a few days later.
- Get dressed, do your makeup or just change your clothes
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You don’t need to go outside but taking care of yourself by doing little things, such as putting together a nice outfit, can help you feel better.
- Move your body
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Have yourself a one-person dance party, do yoga or just walk in a circle. It’s good to move around a bit.
- Do one thing for school
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If you can do more, great. If not, that’s good too. Even if you just read a couple of pages or do a few flashcards.
- Forgive yourself
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It’s okay to have bad days. It’s okay to have a string of bad days. It’s hard but try to forgive yourself and take some time off.