- Make your bed in the morning.
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I love this simple task. It allows me to feel productive in the morning before I start my day.
- Stretch
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It can be something as easy as stretching your back.
- Open your blinds
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 This is a simple task that you can do to allow that sunny vitamin to enter your room.
- Create daily affirmations!
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– Say it with me:
– I am beautiful.
– I am smart.
– I am determined.
– I speak my mind.
– I can do this.
- Picking out your outfit the night before
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Having my outfit picked out the night before prevents me from getting overwhelmed by all the clothes in my closet.
- Have some breakfast
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Have anything you crave for breakfast. Personally, it may even be cake.
- Go out for a walk or walk your dog
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Bundle up and go for a walk. I love good, snowy walks.
- Create your schedule for the day
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The schedule can be simple, such as waking up and making breakfast.
- Schedule time for schoolwork
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I like to divide my day into chunks. That way, it’s easier to manage.
- Schedule time for self-care
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Recently, my favourite form of self-care has been baking.
- Schedule time for a hobby
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Recently, I have been loving painting.
- Clean your room or closet
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 I do this to feel productive when I am procrastinating in school. It evens out because I am still using my time effectively.
- Take a shower/bath
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– Whichever you prefer.
-Buy some nice body wash beforehand and good shampoo to make it fun.
- Wash your bedsheets
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There’s nothing better than getting in fresh bedsheets after a shower.
- Watch your favourite TV show or movie!
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Now that it’s December 1st, it’s Christmas movie season.
- Take yourself on a date!
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This one can be daunting at first, but you’ll feel like a new, empowered woman once you do it.
- Hangout with your friends
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There is nothing better than laughing with your friends.
- Take a break from studying.
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Studying is overwhelming, and taking a break can be much needed.
I’m working on not feeling guilty for taking breaks.
- Christmas shopping
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This can be for your loved ones, friends, or even yourself.
- Journaling
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– I love journaling.
– I make it a priority to write every morning.
- Read your favourite book.
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There’s something so therapeutic about imagining the world through books.
- Have an at-home photoshoot
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This one is so much fun!
- Put up your Christmas tree (if you celebrate)
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There’s something so special about putting up the tree and seeing it all light up.
- Go grocery shopping
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– You never know what you’re going to end up buying.
– Sometimes, I go in for one thing but spend $50.
- Enjoy the little things
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Focus on something good that happened today and write it down!
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UWindsor chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.