Inspired by Hannah Dains

If you live in England then you would have noticed the sudden increase in warm weather recently. Whilst I adore the warm weather because I am tired of wearing a coat every time I need to run an errand, with the warm weather also comes my final year exams. Personally I find that whenever I get stressed or anxious, my mental health gets increasingly worse. Some things that I find helpful whenever I feel particularly stressed or anxious are motivational YouTube videos including TedTalks and Button Poetry.

One video that particularly resonated with me is Hannah Dains’ Don’t Kill Yourself Today. I admired her lighthearted take on such a serious topic and it inspired me to write a similar list. So inspired by her video, here are my 50 reasons not to kill yourself today. I hope that none of you reading this will ever need this list, but in case you ever do, here it is.

1. You haven’t finished that expensive shampoo
2. You haven’t used that roll of film your Granddad gave you
3. You haven’t learnt how to use the manual settings on your camera
4. You haven’t visited Disneyland, California
5. You haven’t been skydiving
6. You haven’t climbed a green route at the climbing centre
7. You haven’t lived with your best friend
8. You haven’t met Liv Vargus
9. You haven’t read every Sarah Dessen book
10. You haven’t tasted every Starbucks drink ever created
11. You haven’t seen Demi Lovato in concert
12. You haven’t perfected your chocolate chip cookie recipe
13. You haven’t attended Summer In The City
14. You haven’t learnt how to walk in heels
15. You haven’t met your Internet Best Friend
16. You haven’t taught your best friend how to love herself
17. You haven’t had a child
18. You haven’t learnt how to make the Starbucks Caramel Macchiato at home
19. You haven’t found a red lipstick that suits you
20. You haven’t seen your little brother get married
21. You haven’t visited all five continents
22. You haven’t learn how to make your favourite cocktail
23. You haven’t learnt how to play guitar
24. You haven’t mastered calligraphy
25. You haven’t hugged Monica Church
26. You haven’t swam in every ocean
27. You haven’t taken a kickboxing class
28. You haven’t attended a scavenger hunt
29. You haven’t been to a drive-in movie
30. You haven’t donated blood
31. You haven’t seen every Nicholas Sparks’ movie
32. You haven’t attended a yoga class
33. You haven’t mastered a smoky eye
34. You haven’t found your signature scent
35. You haven’t dyed your hair rainbow
36. You haven’t found the perfect little black dress
37. You haven’t gone viral
38. You haven’t seen your parents retire
39. You haven’t been on a fitness retreat
40. You haven’t worked out in brightly coloured leggings
41. You haven’t seen it snow on Christmas Day
42. You haven’t watched every Netflix Original Show
43. You haven’t been on an American Road Trip
44. You haven’t had your own puppy
45. You haven’t finished the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge
46. You haven’t learn how to French Plait your hair
47. You haven’t watched all the Friends episodes in order
48. You haven’t found the perfect waterproof mascara
49. You haven’t found a pair of skinny ripped jeans that you love
50. Because I will keep coming up with more reasons until you no longer need me to tell them to you

If you are having a hard time, please do ask for the help you deserve. Don’t suffer in silence. In the UK you can call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90. There are also countless websites offering advice and support no matter where you are in the world. My messages on Instagram or Twitter are always open if you need to talk.

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