If January, February and March felt more like a marathon than a sprint, take heart - winter is finally in the rear-view mirror and longer (hopefully sunnier!) days are ahead.

The Easter holidays are here and, as well as chocolate egg collections, revision is most likely ramping up, so it could be the perfect opportunity to take some time out and refocus your energy. Here are some reasons why the break could be the ideal time to pause and reflect.

The clocks have just gone forward an hour, and the days will start to feel longer. If you have been running on empty, some time spent in nature could provide some excellent health benefits. Just a short walk in a local park, with birdsong as your soundtrack could ease stress and calm the nervous system. And it's free!

The Easter break shouldn’t just be about revision. It’s important to find a balance between study time and socialising with friends and loved ones. Positive social connections can increase wellbeing and lower anxiety. Sharing any worries you might have with those you trust can also make you feel better. Dr Carolina has more tips for finding balance between life and study here.

If you’ve been putting off trying that new hobby or activity because you’re time poor, this could be a good time to try it out. Whether it’s fundraising for a charity that has meaning to you or those closest to you, or trying out a new sport, take some time to research the cause or the activity – then make it happen! If you're unsure where to start, check out some of these ideas.

Feasting is a big part of Easter celebrations following the 40-day period of Lent, so why not spend some time in the kitchen making something delicious? Measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients are all part of the creative process and making something from scratch can be very relaxing as well as rewarding. If you need some inspiration, try these recipes.

Socialising, fundraising and exercising are all great things to do, but sometimes, it’s also a good idea to do…nothing. Allowing a day (or maybe two) to completely recharge those social batteries is no bad thing! Catching up on your favourite shows could go a long way to resetting and relaxing before the 'busyness' of life starts up again. Our Mind Set expert Anxiety Josh is a big fan of rest, and has some great tips on study-life balance.

If you need support

You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.

If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact Childline, where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on the BBC Bitesize Action Line page for young people.