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is not to say that you shouldn’t speak to a trusted friend about what you’re going through (you absolutely should), but you also shouldn’t rely on this as your only method of coping. You need to take responsibility for your own mental health first and foremost. 

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To the girl who’s closed herself off – take this time to restore the chaos within you.

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We stop dreaming because we somehow believe things that are simply not true.

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There are many studies that suggest that plants and flowers can help to boost your mood, provide a calming atmosphere, and assist in memory and concentration.

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Why not start now?

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Pick one thing you feel most confident about and make an effort to do even more of that each day. 

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Self-care doesn’t have to mean purchasing expensive skincare products. It doesn’t have to mean getting your nails done on a weekly basis. It doesn’t have to mean splurging on plane tickets each summer. It doesn’t have to mean going broke. 

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Rising early gives you more control of your morning as you decide what to do without being rushed.

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Your loved ones will tell you to stick up for yourself, to take care of yourself, to treat yourself as a priority — but if they need a ride to the airport or help with the dishes or an answer to a text at three AM and you’re not there to help, they will be pissed.

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You know there’s no one who can help heal you, except yourself. You know that only you can fix yourself now.