Eat regularly and eat healthily 

Get 8-9 hours of sleep each night

Move your body!- dance, swim, walk, run, play sports- a little bit every day

Remember to have fun

Rest when sick or tired

Stretch your mind &your posture

identify comforting people, objects, activities, smells, etc. and seek them out

set up a corner of your room or house as a comfy spot to relax

allow yourself to feel sad and cry

find things that make you laugh

re-read and re-watch favorite books and movies

learn to express your emotions in healthy ways

trust others with the hard things in your life

unplug from phone and social media

self-reflect through journaling

notice your thoughts, beliefs, attitudes,  and feelings

check-in with a counselor

read literature that is unrelated to school/work

be curious, learn something new! (a craft, a sport, a recipe, a skill)

minimize or find support for things causing stress

Schedule regular time with family and friends

spend time being in the moment with your family; watching movies, during dinner, playing board games

spend time with your pets

write a letter to a loved one or someone you miss (especially if you're unable to talk to them)

share a fear, a hope, or secret with someone you trust

spend time outside and let yourself be amazed by things

find a community that shares your values

practice gratitude and thankfulness

give and receive kind words

read books and listen to music that inspires you

practice resting when you need rest

prioritize your values as you plan for the future

Set up school hours to follow

take short breaks every 30-minutes while studying 

reach out to classmates and teachers if you need help

Don't be afraid to ask questions- your role is to learn, so it's encouraged and expected 

arrange your work/homework space so that it is comforting but not distracting

try studying outside

pay attention to and give yourself lots of reminders for when things need to be done by