Feeding your head with some of these tips each day can help keep it in shape to deal with the inevitable highs and lows of life.
We also want to hear your tips for staying chilled and in control, so use the form at the bottom of the page to let us know how you keep your head in trim! The best will appear below.
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Feed your head...
1. Get creative Whether it's writing a song or a story, drawing a picture or filming a video with your mobile, making something from nothing does wonders for your head.
2. Do something you've been putting off Doing something you've been meaning to do for ages can be both a relief and a positive step forward. You'll also feel more in control of things.
3. Eat well. Be well. Loading your system with processed food and fizz will run you down, leaving you irritable, tired and depressed. Take control, eat a few fresh fruit and veg and get creative in the kitchen!
4. Relax Give yourself a designated amount of clear time each day to chill without distractions, putting all your immediate worries to the back of your head.
5. Learn something new Making new paths in your head can help it to run more smoothly so why not read a story or learn the basics of a new language? It's never too late to learn.
6. Accept who you are Know your limits, what you can and can't do, where you're from and what sort of person you are - learn about your identity - this will help you to stand tall no matter what's going on around you.
8. Be active Your head is part of your body, so keeping your belly trim makes for a happier, active head too! More than this, exercising keeps you alert, confident and on the ball! Taking part in a sport can also do wonders for your self-confidence.
9. Go socialise A wise man once said that friends are the new family - whether they were right or wrong, friends can make a difference to every part of your life and making a call to an old friend can be even better than finding new ones. So, pick up the phone!
10. Share your problems Nobody can get by all on their own, all of the time. When things are tough and you're alone, there's no harm in asking for backup!
11. Take a nap If you don't sleep, your head stops working, end of story. A bit of shuteye lets the head go onto standby mode allowing it to charge and regenerate, helping with your memory, concentration and mood.
12. You 'avin a laugh? People actually recover from illnesses quicker if they laugh and letting your hair down enough to shake that belly a few times a day is always a good idea no matter what your state of health.
13. Give a little back It's easy to take, but sometimes you can feel happier by giving back. If there's something about your local area you want to change, find other people and
14. Grow something Get yourself a window box, a patch of grass or just a plant pot and you're good to go. Why not try and grow some of your own food ingredients?
16. Believe in yourself The most important tip of all. No matter what anyone says, no matter how tough times are, always believe in your ability to overcome things.
x Leslie x Meeting new people, trying new things, exercise, healthy eating, laughter, reading, learning, listening to music, only being with people you want to be around and generally striving to be healthy and happy. x
lydia when im in a bad mood i just write a poem, or eat some chocolate.
Jazz lisen 2 sum tuness n xcht 2 ma m8s. go out 4 sum shoppin n stuffff ull feel sooo much bettaaa
Ashley Singing, solving puzzles and going on the interenet to chat with my friends, going to the mall, and skating and going to skate parks.
Hannah SINGDANCElive for the moment, if you worry about the future you'll miss out on whats happening right nowx
lauren taking a nice long shower (bath of i had 1) where you can relax. going to bed at around 9, and having that hour to chill, so music, msn, tv, so that at 10 when i wanna sleep i can cus i hav had 'MY TIME' to chill and calm down. eating fruit and veg. looking good. smiling, simple but it makes u feel soooooooooooo good
Chloe H sit yourself down and get a nice cup of tea, works a treat for calming down and just relaxing.
Sephy I like to write; writing helps sort out your emotions and feelings inside you. Sometimes it's like you can let go of all your inner troubles and feelings in you!It works guys!
Hodge! Spending time with my pets is very relaxing and can give you a good laugh! Also, if I'm upset and don't want to tell anyone, I talk to my pets. They may not understand and it may seem weird but they can't answer back and are sure to love a good cuddle!!
Laura Write a journal of your failings, goals, and progress.
magz i feed my head by chilling wiv my m8z taking a long sleep in my bed playing chess drawing photography and listening to the radio radio1 of course which is the best ever!!!
sasha just do a routine like get all the stuff you HAVE to do then your mind will be free so have a relaxing bath then eat some healthy food as well as a peica of choclate then do something to help your mum or relative then lay down for half an hour to think then call a friend for 10 minutes then write a song or story...all this seems alot but make it a routine and your mind will run free and you will be on high (drink lots of water and excersise regurly as you will feel your on a high and you will think posotively))
emma drawin or listenin 2 music readin da bible yee u no
memories dat a gd idea
lauren b i relax with a movie and a big bar of chocolate!!
izzy Taking a bath always helps, and a good nights sleep, but i think having a good cry, and perhaps writing things down [ect. A diary] really works for me. Give it a go.
kathrine going to town with friends and also listening to music.
Sarah stressed out tell me about it get your tunes on n go on a walk! doesnt have to be going any where helps you get rid of stress and out o the house! really helps and will make you feel better and healthier!
SFA Human error, human weakness- we're all susceptible, it's a part of life. Accept help when you need it - your judgement is not infallible.
Anna Do something on my own like wander round the shops or have a coffee and read a magazine. Its nice just to be on your own sometimes!
Jenna foooood! :) (Y) x
also having sex.....with Gillian, great stress releaver, releases my anger!ha!
Louise W I love to sit and read a magazine or new book. I will dedicate a whole evening to finish the book if I cannot put it down! It moves from the sofa to the bath to bed!!
Failing that I find a long walk out somewhere beautiful; near the sea or out in the countryside usually does if for me.
rhys32 just take some time to chill.
stick on some tunes and doodle away.. ..sorted.
Hannah Lucas Taking time to myself and reading the Bible.
Jess Hammond Talk to someone you haven't seen for a long time. Like an old school friend, the happy memories will come flooding back!!
Storme Sleep - lots and lots of sleep!
Laura Reading a good book, Singing, Dancing, Laughing (alot!), Looking at pictures and videos of me and my friends. Meeting my friends. Walking up a big hill and running down it and feeling dizzy!
Tiglet Dealing with things, giving back and being with friends.
Karin Salsa dancing-the music, exercise and social interaction gives me a real buzz! I really notice the downer when I don't do it for a while
sarah mercy by riding my bike,sociolizing,reading novels,sketching
Jefferson Milton By taking a bath! Man its the way to thaw the inside of your mind and body
Jenny Zhang begin everyday with something new, try to prevent to be happy even thought your aren't
bobby p If you're stressed about something, give yourself a limited time to concentrate on the anxiety-say, 10 minutes. When this time is up, give it up, move on. Its hard but it can work.
Fabio Look at some of your old photos of when u were a kid. Mat bring back some happy memeries.
E.K Read old school books, this is the priceless stuff that helped build your character.
Frank Carr Reading
Socialising
chess
talking
walking
photography
drawing
listening to the radio
