I don't have to engage every thought that enters my mind.

I don't have to do it all, nor be it all.

My body and I are on the same team.

I have survived before and I will ride out this wave again.

Change is inevitable and constant.

I am capable of changing and growing.

I am allowed to rest.

My life looks different from other people, and that's okay.

My current situation does not define the rest of my life.

My value is not attached to what I accomplish.

Journalling or voice recording yourself during moments of stress

Going for a run or walk

Deep breathing and pausing

Seek support from counsellors

Reframe unhealthy thoughts

Being flexible with how to solve problems

Considering the good and bad in a situation

Controlled distractions to ease stress

Remove yourself from the situation and decompress

Shake out the stress, self-hold, count objects, speak the feelings out aloud

Improve how you react to unexpected events

Balance realism and optimism - validate all emotions and experiences

Have self-compassion in the centre of it all

Take small steps

Don't feel the need to constantly work on yourself

Focus on things you genuinely want to improve on

Forgive yourself

It is possible to be accountable and not destroy yourself