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11 Ways to Take a Moment to Self-Care

You're worth it!

Lydia Solodiuk

Nov 28, 2016

Mount Holyoke College

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It's nearing the end of the semester, the days are getting shorter and darker, the stress and chaos that accompanies the commercial holiday season has arrived; we're all juggling multiple balls in the air which are threatening to crash down on our head. And that's not even mentioning all of our individual struggles and stressors and the fact that our country is in a time of political tumult.

It can be hard to stay motivated on our work (that must get done or else), to say nothing of our aspirations or long-term goals. Here's some motivation and cheer encapsulated in memes, GIFs, words, and music that have helped me in the past. Stay strong!

1. Mornings can be rough...

Try some motivational toast today!

2. Bach to the Rescue...

Ever been stressed that there's a million things going on and you can't keep up? The mathematical beauty of a Bach fugue when all the musical pieces fit perfectly together could help you relax (even if you hate math lol).

3. Write notes to yourself to find in the morning.

It's okay to have self-care that's a bit eccentric as long as it makes you feel better.

4. Dance it out!!

Beauty or grace isn't the point. Relieve that stress so you can be a better you!

5. Keep Going!

On a more practical level, divide the future up into a million to-do lists, you'll be in the future achieving great things before you realize it...

6. Need late-night motivation?

"This is my Fight Song, should of started that paper earlier song...."

7. Find supportive people.

Friends, family, professional or otherwise, find someone to give you support when you need it.

8. Find "that" time of day when you're all kinds of fabulous!

Make the most of that time, whether it's 3am or 3pm, when you're most productive and raring to go.

9. Find that piece of clothing that makes you feel all kinds of awesome!

I really hope everyone has that piece of clothing- it can be such a comfort and confidence boost... Pair it with your best time of day- a winning combination!

10. Bravery can mean different things!

11. Take a deep breath (or two)

It's literally so quick and accessible for many people/situations and it helps so much!

Care for yourself because you are worth it!!

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2. Bach to the Rescue...

3. Write notes to yourself to find in the morning.

4. Dance it out!!

5. Keep Going!

6. Need late-night motivation?

7. Find supportive people.

8. Find "that" time of day when you're all kinds of fabulous!

9. Find that piece of clothing that makes you feel all kinds of awesome!

10. Bravery can mean different things!

11. Take a deep breath (or two)

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3. Flower Pistils

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5. Leaves

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

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Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

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17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

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19. To brush off gossip.

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