Hey Kate! Lately I've been feeling pretty sad. I think having such a bad lifestyle is adding to it, going to be late getting up nearly, having lots of stress, eating very badly, sitting in front of the computer doing nothing for hours on end. I don't do anything creative anymore I need help! How can I pull myself out of this slump.

Here’s my prescription for you:

1. Get your sleeping schedule back on track. Use melatonin if you have to. Tea and baths also work a treat for inducing sleepiness.

2. Make it your goal to eat at least one healthy meal every day – a meal containing veggies, vitamins, and fiber!

3. Find a way to be on the computer less often. Buy a good book or make plans with friends or something.

4. When you are on the computer, read inspiring blogs. I like Gala Darling (especially her older posts from around 2007-2008), Zen Habits, A Beautiful Mess, To Be a Slut, and Ega Jones.

5. Start a new creative project that you know you’ll enjoy: a painting, a poetry zine, an album of songs, whatever floats your boat. See it through.

6. Start every morning by making a gratitude list with paper and pen. Don’t ever skip it.

7. Whenever you’re feeling really overwhelmed and exhausted and feel like you don’t have the energy to get out of a rut, reboot your mood by either taking a nap or watching something really really funny on TV.