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Try and see what happens when you turn off all screens two hours before bed.

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Identify a physical sensation of stress, such as tight shoulders, and practice relaxing it throughout the day.

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Give yourself permission to be unproductive for an entire afternoon.

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Ask a trusted friend 'How do I usually come off when I'm stressed?'

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Stretch for 10 minutes and notice how your body feels after.

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Create a simple routine to recharge for days where you are overwhelmed.

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Apologize to yourself for a time you didn't listen to your own needs.

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Go to a movie, gallery, or cafe completely alone and be in your own company.

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Try and see what happens when you turn off all screens two hours before bed.

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Practice a deep breathing exercise for 60 seconds.

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Step outside for fresh air when you notice yourself getting too stuck in your head.

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Wear an outfit today that feels 100% like you regardless of the occasion or trends.

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Sign up for a class or hobby you've been curious about but were afraid you'd be bad at.

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Research your family history or cultural roots and find one tradition to try.

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Update your social media bio or about me section to reflect who you are now.

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Spend an hour doing something you loved as a child such as drawing, building, or playing a game.

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Identify one social mask you wear and try to go one full day without it.

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Write a letter to your future self that can be opened in exactly one year.

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Declutter five items in your home that belong to a version of yourself you've outgrown.

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State your true opinion on something to someone to practice being your authentic self.

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Invest in one thing today that supports your dream life or vision board.

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