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