5 ways to cheer yourself up
I think we all have days when we don’t feel so good when we are feeling a bit down in the dumps when a smile seems to be the hardest thing you can find. For some of us, it’s more than just a day, it can be weeks and months before we feel better and to be honest with you I am a little low in myself at the moment, so I thought hey why not make a list of things I like, things that can make me smile and see if doing any of them help cheer me up at all.
1. Playing with the animals.
There is something soothing about being around animals; in particular Sally has perfect the art of being a fool and at the worst time can have you in stitches by just being herself and acting a bit crazy and Dobby and Sock, well I don’t think I will ever get what goes on in their heads.
2. Reading.
I adore reading, taking myself off to another place, becoming someone else – I mean you can be anyone in the world of books a super sleuth, a crazy creature from the paranormal, an ordinary person who leads an extraordinary life; the choice is yours.
3. Pamper Yourself.
Ok this can be one of the hardest things do when you are low, even your normal everyday washing and cleaning can feel like a marathon, so why not grab a bath bomb, slap on a face mask and try and enjoy the time just a little bit more.
4. Be around those you love.
Once again this can be a hard one, often if you’re like me you just want to hide away from the world when you’re feeling your lowest, but getting up and out could be just what you need and you never know your friends and family just might bring a smile back to your face.
5. Make notes.
You can do this as often or as little as you want, but try and write down at least one thing a day that made you smile, or made you feel thankful for. Then when you are feeling blue you can flip back through your notes and remember all those good feelings.
How do you make yourself feel a little bit happier at bad times?
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I go for a walk with the dogs across the fields straight from my house and choose a circular route through public footpaths. I take my phone and take photos of anything and everything. I feel rejuvenated when I get back
I tend to go outdoors and will work myself to a frazzle to cheer myself up. It actually just gets tension out. We dont have an easy life at times, and I get pretty upset at circumstances beyond our control.
These are great ideas. Making notes and reminding ourselves of what to be gratelful for is a really good one! It helps me no end
Reading is the tip of yours that I would be most likely to do. I also find going for a run can help. And doing some crafting is great. It relaxes and focuses me and makes me good when I see some progress being made.
Some good tips always nice to have some time to your self once kids go bed
This is a great post! I love making notes and pampering myself.
Good tips! I make notes all the time!
I wrote a post on the same subject today, about things that make me happy. It involves for me self-care, a good book, healthy diet and moderate daily exercise and beauty box subscriptions :-).xx
Great tips – I have to say a little shopping cheers me up too – but mainly being with my children does too. Kaz x
Great ideas thank you ?
I sing to myself….what a wonderful worrrrrrrld!
I listen to some happy tunes and they always make me feel better
Great post! Sometimes it is the most simplest things that make us the happiest 🙂
Some good tips – I need to make some time for me
Making notes is a good one, it can help me sleep, if I get whatever’s bothering me out of my head and onto paper!
We all go through a stage where everything can go wrong & everything can look like a hill to climb & I think that is when you need to cheer yourself & move on. These are some great tips to keep the momentum going no matter what happens around you.
My new favourite way to cheer myself up, as odd as it sounds, is to blitz the house give it a good clean and then relax on the sofa with a film on and catch up on some blogging or comping. Having a clean house helps me to relax and I’ve been (reliably?) informed housework is classed as exercise and exercise relase endorphins etc etc. Other than that I agree that reading is a great way to cheer yourself up, I love finding a really good book.
I like your list of things to do. However, when I feel down, I like to sew or use my hands to make something.
I think being around those you love and that make you happy is a great way to cheer yourself up. I also like to avoid those that bring me down.
I think it’s really important to look after yourself and make time for yourself – like these tips, reading is always a good one
laura x
You have a great list going here! I usually call my friend who is a joke encyclopedia 🙂
We could all use a bit of cheering up sometimes. I love the pampering idea alot
Aww what a lovely post! U love a good palmer session – in fact I’m going to have one now!
Aw I am sorry to hear you have been down hope you are ok now x I have a bath to cheer me up
I so needed to read this today. Life has been seriously throwing me a hard time so this was needed. Very helpful!
I hope things start to get better for you soon <3 x
Great little tips – I think reading a book always works for me.
These are good solid ideas for sure. I love being around animals and it always really does give me an emotionally awesome feeling when I can make my pets feel loved and feel good. Family gatherings are also a real booster.
Brilliantly simple advice here. There really is something about managing a long bath and as a mum, managing to shave my legs, to make you feel better. I love the idea of the notes too x
A bath full of bubbles and a good book for me everytime x
All really great ideas that you have listed here. Sometimes you just need something to get your spiritis lifted.
Playing with animals does always cheer you up – I think their happiness is catching!
I could pamper all day long! I’ve just got a kitten so I have no choice but to play along with the hunting games lol and my mum is next door to me so I’m happy. I love relaxing to music to aswell and I must try number 5 😀
Pampering myself always seem to cheer me up. I just wish I had more time and focus to be able to work more on myself. I think it’s something us moms fall into easily.
These are awesome tips. I find that making notes really work. Even when I feel angry, I do this. It makes me feel a lot better afterwards.
Those sound like great choices. Everyone has things that make them happy!
I am not a coffee drinker. When I am in a bad mood, for some reason a nice glass of mocha and some quite time does the trick.
These are all great tips. Actually, just looking at that adorable dog cheered me up immediately!
I find going outside really helps me change my mood. But my dogs do a good job as well
I like the notes idea not thought of doing that – thank you.
My cat cheers me up, baking, a walk and chocolate:-)
These are some great ideas. Everyone needs a pick-me-up every now and then. It’s good when you can do it yourself!
I find doing one of my hobbies helps too 🙂
Great tips. I was reading somewhere this week that Gratitude is also a good happiness ensurer! Being grateful for things every day is supposed to be really helpful! 🙂
Napping and watching Netflix with the door locked. That is happiness.
I agree, there is something about being around animals that cheer me up. Sometimes they find me when I need cheering up and then won’t leave me alone, I also find a good pamper session helps too.
Just looking at that dog pic makes me smile. I can’t resist a glass of wine and an episode of Project Runway when I’m feeling down.
Best way to cheer me up is to see my friends and open a bottle of bubbles, failing that, a good film will help forget any of the stresses.
Great tips, I find that my cats are the best way of cheering myself up.
You can guarantee my dog is always on hand to cheer me up if I am down x
Reading in a nice warm bubble bath does it for me. In fact after a day like today that is just what I need!
I hope you manage to get to spend some time to yourself tonight and relax 🙂 x
I blogged about my five ways to make myself happier last week and my top one was to smile because I always think that just smiling to myself makes me happier. I often have a grin on my face when I’m trying to cheer myself up which probably just makes me look weird 😉
Ohh I’m going to have to go and nose at your post now 🙂 I remember being told ages ago that if you pretend you are happy you can sometimes become happy so smiling it probably a very good way – will have to give it a try 🙂 X
what a great list! sometimes we are so worn out we dont know what we want but this looks like a good place to start x
Playing with animals is definitely a great way to cheer up. When I am sad I love having my pets with me.
Great tips. My older dog senses if I need cheering up and snuggles up to me and cheers me up. She is a tonic
i am feeling beat with it all and heading off to be pampered in the morning 🙂
Some great tips – Thanks
Great tips! I love getting a bubble bath and reading a good book.
I’ve done all of these this week (apart from the animals) and can wholeheartedly agree they work, especially the reading. Great catchy post. xx
Reading always makes me feel better, I think it’s the fact I can get lost in a different world for a short space of time.
I agree with these all! Snuggles with my kitten (& my dragon who just happens to be called Dobby too!) and a nice hot bath (with wine!) are my favourite way to cheer up. This post made me smile though 🙂 x
I love all of your ideas. I usually cheer myself up by shopping 🙂
Great ideas, I may pop off and try a few right now..
That picture of your dog is ace, lol. I play with my kids to cheer myself up. They are bound to have me rolling in laughter.
Brilliant ideas. My favourite thing to do is have a nice long bath with scented candles, a glass of wine and a good book. I can spend hours in there!