by Katy BriggsSelf-care isn’t always face masks and bubble baths (it definitely can be, though). Sometimes you need a reminder to take care of yourself. When the seasonal depression hits or you’re in a slump, small things like going to the grocery store or taking a bath can be a tough sell to a brain that doesn’t want to get out of bed. This is where post-it notes and planners come in (I know, I know, my Virgo is showing). Getting out of bed when your alarm goes off is often the absolute hardest part of the day. So don’t give yourself time to think about going back to sleep. Leave yourself a little motivational quote or a note to yourself right on top of your phone or whatever the first thing is that you grab when you wake up. Let yourself feel that little pick-me-up and jump right out of bed. Here’s the part where I’ll recommend stretching or yoga or 10 quick jumping jacks to get some endorphins moving but I know that’s easier said than done. Right away, put on the outfit that you laid out the night before that makes you feel beautiful and confident (there’s that past self looking out for future self again). No getting back in bed now! Throughout the week, make sure to give yourself little reminders to do the things that will make you feel like an actual human being. If you use a planner, write down things that might seem like a given but are hard to make yourself do sometimes (plus it is SO satisfying to cross things off a list). I got my planner from Bando! They have lots of super cute options to help you stay organized. Then give yourself a reward afterward! Showered more than once a week? Awesome, eat a piece of chocolate. Recognized the feeling of hunger and ate something? Amazing, buy yourself something pretty. And, hey, if what you really, really need is to just stay in bed and not think about work or doing anything at all, by all means, do it! These are just tips for when you are feeling really low and can’t seem to make yourself do things you usually do.
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