1. Drink water to keep skin clear and mind happy.
2. Surround yourself with positive people.
3. Dedicate thirty minutes a day to read a book of your choice just to unwind.
4. Go for walks whenever you can to get some fresh air. Nature is beautiful.
5. Keep your space clean so that your mind can be clear.
6. Listen to music when you feel unmotivated.
7. Remember to take care of your mental health before school work.
8. Invest in nice pajamas, lotions, bath bombs, etc. Spoil yourself!
9. Don’t procrastinate with homework, get it done right away so you can spend more time with things that make you happy.
10. Let yourself get enough sleep, put your phone down, put away your homework and shut off the lights. You need sleep to learn and be successful.
11. Wear clothes that make you feel happy and comfortable and confident!
12. Don’t care about what others think of you.
13. If something doesn’t make you happy, healthy, or benefit you in any way, don’t do it.
14. Remind yourself that you aren’t who you were a year ago, you’ve grown and mistakes are to learn from.
15. If you fail a test, see where you went wrong so you know how to improve. Failure is essential to growth. :)
16. Love your body. Take care of it. Keep it healthy, eat fruits and veggies and exercise when you can.
17. Drink tea or warm water with lemon when you’re feeling sad.
18. Be your own best friend.
19. Take naps when you need to! 20-30 minute naps are really good to refresh!
20. Get yourself flowers, you don’t need a boyfriend/girlfriend to feel special. Love yourself, you’re fucking amazing.
21. Understand that not everyone you meet in life is meant to stay.
22. Set goals for yourself and then go out and fucking do it.
23. Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not worth the effort.
24. School is important but your well being takes precedence. Your health comes first.
25. Your teachers jobs are to help you learn. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or for further explanation.
26. Don’t compare yourself to others. They don’t live the same life as you.
27. Learn subjects, languages, or topics outside of school. There are so many resources and you’ll better yourself as a person.
28. Be compassionate. Everyone around you has their own struggles.
29. Don’t be afraid of joining a new club or taking up a new hobby!
30. Don’t let people intimidate you.
31. Crying doesn’t make you weak. You’re allowed to feel. Your emotions are valid.
32. Always have a pen with you, you never know when you’ll feel inspired with an idea.
33. Take lots of pictures and hang them up around your room.
34. Don’t let people walk all over you. Stand up for yourself babe.
35. Volunteer your time to people that need help. Your soul will feel good.
36. Try new methods of studying if one isn’t working!
37. If you’re fighting with someone, try looking from their point of view, it helps.
38. Test scores don’t define you.
39. You were smart before they told you.
40. Do it with passion or not at all.