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I recently made a text post on tumblr and I'll post it here as well:

lately ive been feeling rly inspired to change my perspective on life and way of thinking. for the past 8 months or so ive been feeling very low, emotional, tired, and sad and ive been lacking the motivation to do well in school and more importantly take care of myself and my body. all i did was cry and complain and lose myself in my own negativity but after stumbling upon so many positive posts on tumblr about learning to love, be comfortable, and be happy w yourself, as well as joanna kuchta (i know shes like the latest trend now or w/e but i honestly look up to her bc of her positive msgs), ive come to realize that i cant keep going on like this and that i need to make changes for myself bc things wont get better unless i put in the effort.
so here are some things i am planning to do/change abt myself for the better:

• i will take care of my body. i will drink 8 glasses of water/day (since i currently literally only drink like 1 glass). i will exercise and go jogging like i did last summer. i will actually take off my makeup and brush my teeth and put on my retainers before bed instead of being lazy. i will get enough sleep.
• i will try to stop judging everyone based on their looks. i for one am some1 who does this far more than it is probably healthy. i know its fun to judge others and pick ppl apart based on their physical appearance but i will try to stop that bc it only makes me a bitter insecure person.
• i will love myself. it is not bad to love urself. u are not self absorbed or full of urself if u love urself (to a certain extend i suppose). it just means u are comfortable w urself and that is a good and important thing.
• i will not get caught up worrying abt what everyone thinks of me. i will not stress over other ppls opinions of me.
• i will stop comparing myself to other ppl. there will always be someone whos prettier, smarter, etc and thats ok. it’s irrelevant.

i know this is all easier said than done and it wont happen overnight and some of these things idek how i will make happen but i will try my best and take baby steps toward thinking positively, gaining self confidence, and loving and taking care of myself bc i deserve it!!!

I feel like it's necessary to also have this post by sunpeach on this blog as well:

how to cure sadness!!!
my dear fellow bloggers…. a way too big amount of you is feeling sad and you guys need to end this. imma help you

1. please cry. it doesnt make you weak to cry, it will only make you feel better, cry as much as you want, please!
2. share your feelings. it may be with your parents, a close friend, your followers, or you could write a huge rant about how you feel down in your diary. i’ve done that and it did help me to clear this out. 
3. treat yourself with food you like!!! dont feel guilty about it. have that chocolate, those chips, the ice cream thats waiting for you in your freezer
4. now change your mind. do something you like, maybe its art, music, sports, you could read a good book, watch a comedy, go walk your dog, cuddle your cat… or even… study…. 
5. build yourself a tag with posts that make you happy! i have this tag thats filled with cute animals. how can anyone be sad at the sight of fluffy lil buddies? ??!? 
6. make yourself a happy playlist with songs that make you happy, remind you of good memories, etc. tbh this song makes me so very happy these days, but maybe thats just me. this playlist will be precious!! 
7. last but not least, take time. breathe. dont feel bad for being sad, its normal. if anything, i am here (and im sure so many other ppl are too) to talk to you whenever you feel the need. 

:-))) luv u all 

As well as this article by Fast Company.

Six simple rituals:

1. Drink a glass of water when you wake up. Your body loses water while you sleep, so you’re naturally dehydrated in the morning. A glass of water when you wake helps start your day fresh.
2. Define your top 3. Every morning ask yourself, “What are the top three most important tasks that I will complete today?” Prioritizes your day accordingly and don’t sleep until the Top 3 are complete.
3. The 50/10 Rule. Solo-task and do more faster by working in 50/10 increments. Use a timer to work for 50 minutes on only one important task with 10 minute breaks in between. Spend your 10 minutes getting away from your desk, going outside, calling friends, meditating, or grabbing a glass of water.
4. Move and sweat daily. Regular movement keeps us healthy and alert. It boosts energy and mood, and relieves stress.
5. Express gratitude. Gratitude fosters happiness. Each morning, think of at least five things you’re thankful for. In times of stress, pause and reflect on these things.
6. Reflect daily. Bring closure to your day through 10 minutes of reflection. Asks yourself, “What went well?” and “What needs improvement?”