We all know that some days we feel a lot worse than others. And some days we feel fine! Our minds can be all over the place, like we are riding an actual rollercoaster. It’s very normal to have good days and bad days, and we need to help ourselves as much as possible.

A good way to do this is to keep track of your good and bad days. Try making a chart, a bit like a calendar, and find a way to record when you’ve had good days – maybe stick a gold star on that day, or draw a smiley face. If there was anything that cheered you up or helped you to feel good that day, write down what it was. If you had a bad day, record that too. Draw something like a cloud – something that’s not negative, but shows that you weren’t feeling great that day.

By tracking your progress you can see if there’s a pattern to your good days and bad days – is there something that helps you feel better? Is there something that’s making you feel worse on a particular day? Expressing your thoughts on a chart or on paper can help you feel like you’ve got something off your chest. Whether you keep it private, or keep it up on your wall, the important thing is that you may feel more in control of your feelings if you write them down.

There are lots of tips and tricks to help our chopped-up jelly heads. Some will work for you, some may not. So don’t feel bad if you try something and it doesn’t work for you – we are all unique individuals and not every idea will work for everyone. Don’t let it stop you from finding other useful coping mechanisms – try lots of things out and see what works for you. And don’t be afraid to come up with your own ideas, too!