A comprehensive list of book, movie, tv show recommendations and how to access them if you don't feel like paying for stuff.

Books
where to get them: library genesis, manybooks, or the good old piratebay.
what to read: gift from the sea by anne morrow lindbergh, their eyes were watching god by zora neale hurston, babel-17 by samuel r. delaney, freshwater by awkwaeke emezi.

Tv Shows
where to watch: watchseries, if you have streaming access then netflix, hbo.
what to watch: community, buffy the vampire slayer, succession, schitt's creek, new girl, the good place, derry girls, kim's convenience, american vandal, total drama series.

Movies
where to watch: popcornflix, putlocker, 123movies. you can dl them from YTS
what to watch: the shrek series, school of rock, this means war, ferris bueller's day off, kung-fu panda 1&2, paddington 1&2, cinderella (1997), booksmart, lady bird, coraline, princess and the frog, the barbie movies (all available on youtube.)

Ways to take care of yourself using everyday routine.

1. Try identifying the causes of your stress, that way you may know how to help yourself & or what sort of resource you need to be able to help yourself.
2. Try exercising. Light exercises like yoga or muscle stretching to help relieve tension.
3. Try to take time out to just allow yourself to process your thoughts and emotions.
4. Try letting out those emotions by journaling, writing, drawing.
5. Don't be too hard on yourself. We all need a break now and again.
6. Try to get more restful sleep if that's possible.
7. If possible, clean up your surroundings. Some people feel better after cleaning up.
8. Watch a movie or show that's made you feel good in the past.
9. Allow yourself to cry, and to feel. Do not bottle up your emotions, let them out.
10. Try mainting a routine whether it'd be washing up every morning, or drinking your morning coffee or tea. A routine gives you a sense of stability.

Simple breathing exercises you can do anywhere.

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Lengthen your exhale
1. Before you take a big, deep breath, try a thorough exhale instead. Push all the air out of your lungs, then simply let your lungs do their work inhaling air.
2. Next, try spending a little bit longer exhaling than you do inhaling. For example, try inhaling for four seconds, then exhale for six.
3. Try doing this for two to five minutes.

Abdomen breathing
1. For comfort, lie down on the floor or bed with pillows beneath your head and knees. Or sit in a comfortable chair with your head, neck, and shoulders relaxed, and your knees bent.
2. Then, put one hand under your rib cage and one hand over your heart.
Inhale and exhale through your nose, noticing how or if your stomach and chest move as you breathe.
3. Can you isolate your breathing so you bring air deeper into your lungs? What about the reverse? Can you breathe so your chest moves more than your stomach?

Breath focus
1. Notice how it feels when you inhale and exhale normally. Mentally scan your body. You might feel tension in your body that you never noticed.
2. Take a slow, deep breath through your nose.
3. Notice your belly and upper body expanding.
4. Exhale in whatever way is most comfortable for you, sighing if you wish.
5. Do this for several minutes, paying attention to the rise and fall of your belly.
6. Choose a word to focus on and vocalize during your exhale. Words like “safe” and “calm” can be effective.
7. Imagine your inhale washing over you like a gentle wave.
8. Imagine your exhale carrying negative and upsetting thoughts and energy away from you.
9. When you get distracted, gently bring your attention back to your breath and your words.