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Finished a difficult task? Treat yourself a little.
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If you are feeling out of sorts, try a grounding exercise. There are some suggestions here: http://www.livingwell.org.au/well-being/mental-health/grounding-exercises/
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Journaling doesn't have to be about beautiful things. Sometimes it's about the stressful stuff too: https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/content/dam/socialwork/home/self-care-kit/exercises/stress-journaling.pdf
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Take a break before you need it. It will make it easier to prevent burnout.
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It's not just you. You're not alone.
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Don't use your phone in bed tonight.
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Listen to the wind, the rain, the sound of a crackling fire. IRL if you can and with an app if you can't.
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Be kind to yourself.
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Take action (one small step) on something you’ve been avoiding that will make your life better in the long run.
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Sometimes the best self care is doing that hard thing you've been putting off.
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Help is out there. Ask for it if you need it.
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Pay attention to your breathing