Maintain a simple routine and focus on what is good
Stay hydrated, eat right, and exercise regularly
Create a comfy space for yourself at home- spend at least 15 minutes there daily – no electronics allowed
Ask for help and share everything you can with the professionals you work with
Avoid triggers when possible and push forward with a professional
Give yourself grace – tomorrow is a new day full of possibility
Set aside time in everyday for focused breathing – 5 seconds in – 5 seconds hold – 5 seconds out
Your eyes guide your thoughts- when fears start to rise try to focus on something beautiful nearby (a plant or flower) instead and be grateful for life’s beauty
Go outside and play
Do something nice for someone daily
10 Hacks for School
Focus on your strengths, not your struggle
Know the accommodations that work for you and use them
Kindly remind your teachers about your 504 if needed
Know your triggers and avoid them at school when you can
Create a Go To plan to manage OCD symptoms at school and use it
Invite a friend to help with your Go To plan you when symptoms arise outside of class
Make a teacher your friend and tell them when you are struggling
Identify a safe place at your school – a teacher’s room -the nurse’s office – somewhere you can retreat to when things get tough
Advocate for yourself – Share your needs with others
When you have OCD symptoms write it down – Explain if it is worse at certain times or on certain days
