Lately, I've been having a hard time with just about everything. I've been going through a period of "I want someone to tell me what to do to take care of myself," paired with a bit of "I really don't want to be an adult right now."

If you're in the same boat as me, it's almost irrelevant to say "I know what you feel." So instead, let me say a few things that you may want to be told, especially if you want someone to tell you to take care of yourself, even for just the little things.

1. Drink some water.

So simple that it's easy to forget. (I know because I am super guilty of not drinking enough water. It's so bad that one of my friends is currently threatening me with forcing me to drink three water bottles every time he sees me. Yeah, it's that bad.)

But hydration is super important for a reason. For one thing, the first step to feeling better is to make sure your body is working as it should. Dehydration is a common culprit for feeling extra "blah", so go on! Get yourself a glass of water before you forget again!

2. Eat something!

For some reason, during the summer, it becomes almost normal to skip a meal, be it because we forget, we're on a diet to be "beach ready" (don't get me started on that), or because we're on the go. However, our bodies know when we're depriving it of something good, and hunger pains and a whole list of other issues stemming from not eating promptly shows us the error of our ways.

Take a moment and grab a snack, preferably a healthy one. An apple, some crackers and cheese, maybe a yogurt--anything quick and simple that will carry you to the next meal or break so you can be happy and not hangry.

3. Clean up a little bit.

Sometimes we feel crappy because the environment that we find ourselves in is...well, crappy, too. And even when we're tired, we can still fix that too.

Maybe you pick up some dirty clothes and put them in the hamper, and not do the laundry. Maybe you do the dishes and not wipe down the counters and stove. I guess my point is: meet yourself where you're at when it comes to cleaning. Don't overwhelm yourself just because you think everything should be spick and span. Just clean to your comfort level and take a break. You did what you could and what you needed to.

4. Write it all out.

Sometimes, even when I have major writer's block (like right now with at least three stories I'm working on), I force myself to write. I force myself to sit down and get everything down onto paper or a Word document, from how crappy I feel to the things that are on my mind or worrying me at the moment.

It's therapeutic, and it's another thing to meet myself at my level. Can't write sentences? A list of words is fine. Writing itself is exhausting? Record a voice note. It doesn't matter how-- just get the words out.

5. Ask for a hug.

Sometimes, everything that you can do has been done, but you still feel like sh*t. In moments like that, just find someone you're comfortable with--a friend, a significant other, a family member, your pet-- and ask for a hug or cuddle session.

Sometimes just being in good company is enough to let you know that everything will be okay, and even if it's not, it's still comforting and safe.

There are so many different things that you can do to make yourself feel better, but this list is a good start. Hope you feel better. You're doing great!