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Maybe your space is super messy, you’re cutting it close on a deadline, or just don’t know what tomorrow might hold—one of those days … Lately I’ve had a good handful of those.
It’s okay to admit that life is not always as perfect as it looks on Instagram, but there are a few (super easy) ways to adjust your mindset and trick yourself into believing that yes, you’ve got it together, and you’re totally killing it.
- Set your iPhone and laptop backgrounds to something pretty and uplifting. Random, but it just calms me down. Try it out!
- Sweat. Go for a brisk walk. Hit the gym. Do an ab routine on your floor—whatever it takes to get your blood flowing and remind yourself that you are strong, amazing and in control.
- Get organized. Start small. Make a list in your planner of achievable tasks: making your bed, folding a few items of clothing, and answering a couple emails. Write them down in a pretty colored pen, in neat handwriting, and check them off as you complete them. It’s the little things!
- Put yourself together. Sweats or yoga pants are not going to make you feel invincible, but your favorite pair of jeans and new booties might help!
- Call your mom. Or a friend who you know will lift you up, or someone who is good at positive reinforcement and can help you get back on the right track.
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