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Stayed hydrated.Stretched.Taken the time to properly moisturize.Given yourself a small massage, dry brushed, scratched yourself with a head or back scratcher, or something similarly sensory.Kept your (however brilliant) shower thoughts at bay and focused on how good the water felt.Done your laundry.Changed your sheets.Made yourself a meal you love.Enjoyed that meal without any distractions.Made some low-stakes art or craft.Read a fun, light-hearted book.Spent time outdoors.Jammed to a song or playlist that made you happy.Taken a little time each day to keep your living space clutter-free.Made a concentrated effort to turn off your phone, computer, or TV.Taken yourself to the movies, gone solo to a museum, etc.Chilled with some animals, if you're into that.Napped when you needed one.Masturbated.Planned something for yourself to look forward to.Taken time to appreciate something nice that happened.Written that thing down in a gratitude list.Considered progress you've made in some part of your life.Recorded that in a pick-me-up journal.Talked honestly and openly to a loved one.Talked honestly and openly to multiple loved ones.Tried earnestly and without expectations to understand someone better.Said no to something that felt overwhelming.Written down your negative thoughts, if just to get them out of you.Planned ahead of time so you weren't stressed later.Downloaded a de-stressing or meditation app.Let yourself cry.Talked to a mental health professional (see below to find free and affordable resources).
