Self help

This page will contain advice, tips, quotes, pretty much anything uplifting, motivational, better yourself kind of stuff. Links will be provided if not written by myself. My e-mail is always open for advice, if you prefer to keep anonymous I will not find offense to it!

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/self-help/528347-cat.html

Here is a link to self help books that can be purchased from indigo online or in stores!

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/15-self-help-books-everyone-needs-read/

Here is another link to 15 different self help books!

Stop comparing yourself to others. Be happy with the person that you are.
Explore yourself and try new things. Try to find a solution that works for you.
Set realistic expectations, don't set the bar to high
handle mistakes in a healthier way
Realize that not everyone is going to hurt you or is out to get you
Set realistic goals for yourself every month
Repeat every morning "I'm not perfect but I'm good enough"
Make a list of your accomplishments
Learn to be assertive and stand up for yourself. Step by step.
Recognize what you can and can not change

How to improve your self esteem

How to improve your anxiety

Learn to manage your breathing
Face your fears little by little
Expressing your opinion
Going to a job interview
Be comfortable with un-certainty ( not re-reading an e-mail twice etc)
listen to calming music
go to social events
order your own food at a restaurant
identify what you are feeling anxious about
improve your problem solving abilities

How to improve your depression

Seek help (professional, family members,friends etc)
Take well care of your body ( eat,exercise and sleep well)
Be around positive people
Change your negative thinking pattern
Keep a journal for your thoughts, feelings and what you did throughout the day and how you can improve tomorrow
Make your support group (friends, family members and people you can call whenever you are in a difficult situation)
Stay occupied, when you are just staying in bed/not doing anything it causes you to think more
Make a list of your strengths

How to improve your stress

Organizing (when you know where everything is it will help deal with the stress)
Eat regularly (you have to keep your body in good condition)
Prepare everything you need for the next day,the night before. You will be aware of where everything is making you less stressed about not being able to find your things the next day
Do one thing at a time
Plan activities throughout the day
Get up 15 minutes easrly in the morning so that you don't feel as stressed out about not having enough time
Schedule a realistic day
Leave 15 minutes early to arrive at your destination without the stress of being late

Identify your warning triggers

identify your warning triggers for anger
identify your warning triggers for anxiety
identify your warning triggers for stress
identify your warning triggers for loneliness
Identify your warning triggers for being sad

Ways to improve yourself

Read every day
Start a 30 day challenge
Step out of your comfort zone
Write
Eat healthier
Start a blog
Show kindness to others
Write out your positive qualities
Learn a new language
Quit a bad habit
Meet new people
Keep a journal of your thoughts
Get more sleep
Exercise
Stop watching TV
Let go of your past
Avoid negative people
Wake up early
Be assertive
Have a pen pal
Don't drink as much caffeine
Get a mentor or coach
Start your life handbook
Indulge in a new activity

Building a support network

A support network contains a list of people who you are able to contact at any time through out the day
Build a support network for school/work
Build a support network for relationships
Build a support network for recreational/leisure activities
Build a support network for health