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Hello! I was wondering if you had any advice on getting back to track with college work and gaining back your passions? I’ve been going through rough times and handling depression has taken a toll on my school work. I feel disorganized and worthless. I wish I wasn’t this way so that I could actually do good. I’m sorry, I went on a rant and sorry if I’m bothering you.

You’re not bothering me love. 

How to Get Your Life Back in Order:

1. Assess. How far behind are you? Email, or even better, talk to all your professors about any missed assignments, tests, quizzes, etc. that you can make up. I’m not sure how it works on all college campuses but I believe you may be able to get extensions on missed stuff if you go through your disability resource/mental health center. Of course, they’ll have to let your professors know what’s been going on so I would take that into consideration.

2. Organize. Lay out your make-up work by class, with the things most overdue on at the back of the stack and the things newest/least overdue at the front.

3.. Prioritize. You can either choose to tackle the class that’s easiest/hardest for you first or the class that has the most/least for you to do or the class where your grade has been affected the most. It’s up to you.

4. List. For the next week or two, depending on how much make-up work you have, you may want to live on a strict day-to-day schedule. Waking up at a certain time, getting started on assignments at a certain time, finishing at a certain time, scheduling meals and breaks for a certain time. If you don’t think that’s something you want to deal with or maybe just aren’t ready for yet, maybe do it just by day. So if you’re going strict you would do something like “Wake up at 7, breakfast by 7:15, start math by 7:30, finish by 10 with breaks at 8:15 and 9:15″ or if you’re doing the day-to-day, “finish math and science by Tuesday, finish english and history by Thursday.” No matter how you choose to go about it, you need to be not like hard on yourself but motivated and get it done.

5. Reward. You totally need to reward yourself for all the hard-work and effort you’re putting into not only your schoolwork but your mental health. It can be rewards at the end of work session, each day, or each week, however often you need it.

How to Regain Your Passions:

1. Remember. Think about what you were passionate about. Sports, reading, writing, music, etc.

2. Think about now. As we get older our passions may change. Assess if you’re still truly passionate about these things or maybe you’ve developed an interest in something else.

3. Bring it back. If your interests are still the same, start bringing them back into your life a little at a time. Don’t make it seem like a chore though. Start small, maybe just read one chapter of a book that you’re interested in or write down an idea for a story you had. Small things that’ll make you go “Oh yeah! I remember how much I love doing this!”

4. Experiment. If you find that maybe your passions aren’t the same anymore, try something new. Join a club, go out somewhere new, try talking to new people, just explore the world and the things around you. Dabble in something new and you may find a passion that you never knew you had.

How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Mental Health:

1. Write. Literally write it all out, everything you’re feeling. This was a game changer for me when I was in middle/high school. It helped me to write it like I was narrating a character’s story instead of it being mine. Write it however you need to. Even draw it out if that’s better for you. I still do this today in just a plain five star notebook.

2. Create a support net. Connect with friends or family that you can talk about things with or who will listen to you or get your mind off things or whatever it is you need. My go-to supporters are my boyfriend, my little sister, and my friend Nicole.

3. Work it out. Working out is literally one of the best ways for me to clear my mind. I like to go for a swim, walk, or bike ride. It gives me some fresh air, a new space, and time to think. Being holed up in my room was detrimental for me to my mental health. Also, working out increases endorphins in the body, your happy chemical.

4. Go outside. Kinda like #3. Being around nature helps me to clear my mind and think more positively about things and bring me back into focus about things. I need that vitamin D.

5. Talk to a professional. If you want to, if you think you need to, if you can afford it or have insurance that will cover it, or if you’re on a college campus, they probably provide counselor that comes with your tuition. You can talk to a regular counselor or a specialized grief counselor. Don’t let yourself get too far down a dark hole before seeking help. Trust me.

6. Focus and stay busy. Sometimes the best thing for me is to just throw myself into my work. It’s how I cope with a lot of things, putting all of my mental issues into physical action. It helps me to feel in control of my life still. Focus on your schoolwork and other obligations. Get them As.

8. Clean and organize bedroom. I recently remembered how much I love to clean up and organize when I’m stressed or not feeling so hot, and chances are that if I’ve been in That Slump™️, my room and living area have been neglected and need a good cleaning and organizing anyways.

7. Take mental health days and care for yourself. It’s completely okay to take time off for yourself. You need to care for yourself first and foremost.

I hope these help lovely, xx

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Three Days to Getting Your Life Together

If a 7 day challenge is a little too intense for you, try 3 instead.

7 day challenge : (https://csuitebitches.tumblr.com/post/657588886457974784/the-7-day-ichooseme-challenge)

I’m not a therapist or a doctor, take this advice as you would from a friend.

Day 1 :

Bed

1. Clean your bed

2. Remove the bedsheets

3. Change the pillow cases and the duvet covers

4. Put fresh sheets on and put the old ones for a wash

5. Spray some essential oil on your pillow (lavender is my favourite) if you like

Self

1. Take a shower

2. Do your personal hygiene (skin care, nail care, hair care)

3. Practice gratitude for 30 seconds

To Do

1. Make a to do list of all the pending things you have to do

2. Sort it out by date / priority, the most relevant to you

Day 2 :

Desk

1. Remove everything that’s on your desk and wipe it clean

2. Place all your books where they should be (a shelf or a cupboard)

3. Put all your pens / pencils in a pen stand

4. Clear up the chargers

5. If there’s any old mugs or plates, put them away in the kitchen

Self

1. Do a workout - minimum 15 minutes

2. Take a shower

3. Cook yourself at least one healthy meal. If you can’t cook, then try to. It doesn’t take a lot to make a quinoa bowl or some vegetables and rice

To do

1. Start your to do items

Day 3 :

Floor and Closet

1. If you’re someone who throws dirty clothes on the floor, pick it up and put it in the laundry

2. Sweep everything, under the bed, the corners of your room, under the desk

3. Mop everything clean after you’re doing brooming / sweeping

4. If you have a carpet in your room, then vacuum

5. Put all your clean clothes back in the closet as they should be (I like colour coding)

6. Make sure your shoes are organised properly or they could get spoiled

Self

1. Practice a 3 minute meditation

2. Take a 20 minute walk outside of your house

3. Sleep early tonight

To Do

1. Mark off the things you accomplish today

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The 7 Day #IChooseMe Challenge

The next seven days, choose YOU.

Choose yourself.

Prioritise yourself.

Take care of yourself.

If you’ve been feeling lost lately, or life has been off track - this challenge is great to bring you back on track.

It helps you have some structure in your life, while allowing you to have fun and plenty of spare time.

I am not a therapist or a doctor. Take this advice as you would from a friend.

With this challenge, you’ll feel a little more fulfilled, happier, and you’ll have a set routine.

You only have to accomplish 6 small goals a day for 7 days to finish this challenge.

Download the tracker PDF to tick mark the goals you accomplish everyday! Download it from my google drive. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Nswwr87sQrFwWvcbexPrsJF5w0F-WyLk?usp=sharing

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The Night Before Day 1

- Get in bed by 11:30 pm, even if you’re not tired.

- Try to finish all your work.

- Set your phone away from you.

- Download the PDF tracker.

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Day 1

- wake up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before work/ school.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Start your day with 10 minute stretch. Do this before you eat.

https://youtu.be/T41mYCmtWls

- Read 2 news articles.

- Write down 3 things you’re grateful for today.

- Eat at least 1 fruit of your choice.

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Day 2

- wake up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before work/ school.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Start your day with a 6 minute, deep breathing meditation. Sit cross legged as you face south east, close your eyes and focus on breathing deeply.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0Yf5SYwqjw&feature=emb_title

- choose a healthy option for lunch. Salads, soups, healthy wraps, a light rice bowl - eat something with lots of nutrients.

- Compliment someone at work/ school today!

- Clean your room.

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Day 3

- wake up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before work/ school.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Start your day by telling yourself any 3 affirmations. Look at yourself in the mirror and speak out loud. This could be something like …”Today is going to be a good day. I’m capable of accomplishing and handling everything sent my way. I am a positive, healthy person and I genuinely love the person I am, or I am becoming.”

- Drink 2 litres of water today. Add a piece of lemon or mint if that helps!

- Read 5 pages of any book of your choice. If you don’t like reading, then listen to this podcast (start at 1 minute to skip the intro) :

https://href.li/?https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/2048-3-exercises-for-flowing-your-fear-by-rachel-shanken/id1067688314?i=1000529438605

- write down a list of qualities you think you need to work on. It could be things like being on time, working on your anger, etc.

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Day 4

- wake up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before work/ school.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Start your day with a lymphatic drainage massage! This is a 10 minute video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MCezvvbm_A&feature=emb_title

- Write down 3 things you’re grateful for today.

- Do a 20 minute workout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCG4zlvuUok

- Change your bedsheets and covers. If you have some lavender mist lying around, spray it under your pillow for a good night’s rest.

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Day 5

- wake up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before work/ school.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Start your day with a 6 minute, deep breathing meditation. Sit cross legged as you face south east, close your eyes and focus on breathing deeply.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0Yf5SYwqjw&feature=emb_title

- Eat a fruit of your choice.

- Read 2 news articles.

- Drink 2 litres of water today. Add a piece of lemon or mint if that helps!

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Day 6

- wake up at 7 am or 2.5 hours before work/ school.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Start your day with a 10 minute stretch. Do this before you eat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T41mYCmtWls

- Write down 3 things you’re grateful for.

- Tell yourself any 3 affirmations. Look at yourself in the mirror and speak out loud. This could be something like …”today is going to be a good day. I’m capable of accomplishing and handling everything sent my way. I am a positive, healthy person and I genuinely love the person I am, or I am becoming.”

- Call up your mum, family member, friends and have a chat with them. Find out how they’re doing.

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Day 7

- Sleep in till 9 am today if you like! But if you have work or school, get up at 7 am / 2.5 hours before you have to go.

- Make a to-do list for the day. Groceries, laundry, assignments due, appointments - make it a habit to note it down around 20 minutes after you wake up.

- Put on a face mask of your choice.

- Eat a healthy, filling breakfast. If you can’t eat in the mornings, then have a glass or two of water.

- If you can step outside, go for a 30 minute walk. If you’re unable to, then do some stretching at home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssaMwhZlIeE&t=3s

- Write down how you felt this whole week. Did you feel better? Was there some structure in your life?

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