Get professional help as needed. Seriously. Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help! Here’s the FREE 24/7 Suicide Hotline if you need it; you can also chat free with a volunteer mental health expert here.

Go back to the very basics: consistent sleep, healthy food, deep breaths, fresh air, sunshine, slow walks, etc.

Prayer, meditation, and/or journaling are wonderful, proven ways to improve your mental health. Even a few minutes a day can make a big difference.

Really separate your incredible self-worth from whatever hardship you're experiencing. Trust that your struggles will only make you stronger. Acknowledge where you're at and commit to change.

Dig deep into everything that's wrong so you can rebuild your life from the ground-up. Change takes time but you can do it!

Lower your expectations and cut out all non-essentials until you're in a better physical and emotional place. Easier said than done, I know…but it’s so important to clear your plate of everything you possibly can. Remember: It’s just temporary. Doing this will speed up your ability to get back to “normal” whereas continuing to operate like you used to will just exacerbate your down time.

Disconnect from social media, the news, and anything else that’s causing you to feel worse right now. So much of our modern life is linked to anxiety and depression. Take a break from those things and you’ll likely be amazed at the difference.

Find something good to take your mind off all the bad. As they say, laughter is the best medicine.

Seek out at least one trusted person and really deepen your connection with them. We’re social beings by nature; the desire to belong is one of our most fundamental needs and yet real connection is rarer than ever in our frenzied online world.