Midterms have come and (thankfully) gone, the hustle and bustle of the holidays is approaching us and 2016 is coming to a chaotic end. Life has never been crazier, busier or more time-consuming and honestly I wouldn't have it any other way. But in order to keep healthy (and frankly, sane) it is important to keep up with your Self-Love Checklist after a long and stressful day.

Don't have one? Here's mine:

1. Change into the softest, holiest, oldest pair of sweats you own

You know which sweatpants I am talking about. There's probably a hole in the crotch, a coffee stain on the thigh and they're two sizes too small because your mom bought them for you when you were thirteen years old. It is these pants that have somehow magically made it through all of high school and a good portion of college that give you the most comfort.

2. Kiss a Corgi (or any other dog)

I have direct access to a Corgi, I don't know about your dog situation but I highly suggest getting to a dog if you want to fully embrace the Self-Love Checklist. A slobbery kiss from a sweet (yet sassy) Corgi is all you really need sometimes.

3. Light a candle that will get your house smelling all warm and inviting

Toasted coconut, that stuff is amazing.

4. Make yourself dinner and eat it sans technology

Home cooked meals make everything better (even if it's just grilled cheese). Let yourself step back from the constant stimulation of technology and just enjoy a meal in silence.

5. Set out your clothes for the next day and go over your planner to see what commitments you have coming up

This will make anyone feel better. Knowing what is coming up in your busy week will give you a sense of stability. This will make you not feel so out-of-control when it comes to your really busy schedule.

6. Fill your tea kettle with water and boil

No coffee. Start calming yourself down from the chaos of your day with a cup of (NON-CAFFENINATED) tea to really just settle into the evening.

7. Sit down (with your tea) and watch the local news

Feeling caught up on what is happening on your community will get you out of your own personal headspace and into the world of your surroundings. I find that keeping up with current events always grounds me a bit, pulling myself out of my own little dramas.

8. Allow yourself a little social media time before setting your alarm for the next day and putting your phone down

I get it, we need to update Instagram, scroll through Facebook and retweet EVERYTHING but try and keep it all to a minimum. Set that alarm early so you don't have to remember right before you go to bed and then leave your phone alone. I know how hard this is to do, but it's so necessary.

9. Read one chapter of a book

You know that book you've been meaning to read, but just haven't? If you just read one chapter a night you'll finish it eventually. Finishing a book always gives me a sense of accomplishment. If you feel like you are accomplishing something (even if it takes a little longer than anticipated) you won't feel like everything is so chaotic.

10. Snuggle up into your sheets before midnight

Get a good night's sleep, but you knew that already.

11. Before falling asleep, repeat step #2

*kisses Corgi*