Countless studies have shown that being in nature lowers stress and anxiety levels. So find a patch of grass, take off your shoes, and let the blades tickle your toes for ten minutes or so while your face soaks up some sunshine.
Buy a nice pair of underwear — for yourself, no one else. Make them cute and comfy (maybe something like these Honeydew Intimates Ahna 3-Pack Hipster Panties, $33). Every time you get to put them on in the morning you'll start your morning off on the right, erm, foot.
Learn to knit or crochet. Ask your mom or grandma to show you how (if they don't know how there are countless videos on YouTube), and start making a scarf for next winter. This does double duty: It is an absurdly soothing activity AND it keeps your phone out of your hands while you're watching Netflix/riding the subway/waiting for your friend to show up.
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9. Meditation app
Meditation is no longer some woo woo thing reserved for Buddhist monks or people on communes in California. It's simple, short, and improves your mood and emotional health. To get started, we recommend trying one of the many apps: Headspace and Calm are both highly rated, available on Android and iPhone, and free.
