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Set up a reward system - Set a goal to brush your teeth twice a day. For every day you do that, you get to read your favorite book, or play your favorite video game. Make it something small, which you usually don’t get to do.
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Set up a shower playlist - Make a playlist of your favorite “get up and face the day” songs. Knowing you can belt your heart out may be the motivation you need to get it done.
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Set out your outfit the night before - We've all heard this from our parents to stay more organized, but it can really help with your mental health. Find an outfit you’re excited to wear the night before and lay it out in your room. It makes it that much easier to change in the morning and it will leave you feeling better because you’re in your favorite outfit.
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Taking a bath instead - We all need some time to just wind down. If standing and bathing seems too much, lay down and wind down with a bath. You’re still getting clean and you can get some much needed aromatherapy too with some essential oils or soaps.
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Invest in “luxury” products - Going to a higher-end store to buy your favorite products is a surprisingly good motivator to keep up your hygienic routines. Consider that you’re more likely to use your favorite, high quality scents and scrubs than you are to use the generic versions. Splurging every once in a while can help you stay on top of my hygiene.
It’s not easy maintaining proper hygiene when you’re dealing with mental illness. Disorders like bipolar, anxiety, or depression can make everyday tasks like taking a shower or brushing your teeth more difficult than ever. If you think you are struggling with daily tasks because of a mental health issue, talk to your therapist. There are so many to try and motivate yourself, you just need to find the right combination for you.
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