Hugs! These are literally the best thing ever. We’re not advising you go hug strangers (unless you’re down for that!), but hugging someone you know is nice. It doesn’t have to be a boyfriend or a girlfriend. In fact, it can just be a relative. Hugs, in any way, shape, or form, are a surefire way to calm yourself down.
Bake. There doesn’t have to be a party coming for you to cook some brownies. Plus, eating them is pretty great, too. If you make cookies, you can decorate them, too! Bonus points if you make a mess, or share them with friends!
Watch a movie. Whether it be The Nightmare Before Christmas or the Matrix, watch a movie that you enjoy. Something that’ll let you just breathe for a while and love those characters more and more. Make sure your pick isn’t too intense. The whole point of this is to destress.
Hang out at a bookstore or library. Most of the time, quiet places are the best places to be. Bookstores and libraries are almost always quiet and small, making you feel right at home. In most of these stores as well, it smells of vanilla from the aging books. This is proven to be a scent that most relate to happiness and relaxation.
Talk to a friend. This can be something that ends up leading to various inside jokes and stories that no one else would understand, which can be super fun! Just hang out in your room, or talk on the phone. Exchange funny stories and punny jokes until the both of you have tears of laughter glistening in your eyes.
Find some jokes. This is sure to make you laugh, which science has proven to raise your mood. Websites like www.pickup-lines.net/funny have some of the worst and most hilarious jokes I’ve ever seen. Also, Wattpad has hilarious jokes and crack fics to laugh and cry over.
Stay happy, stay in school, don’t do drugs, and love yourself! -Lizzy Fogg