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12 no-cost pick me ups to feel good about yourself

August 30, 2014 3 Comments

Image courtesy of thephotographymuse

Image courtesy of thephotographymuse

Sometimes we all need a little pick me up – life just gets a bit much and we start to feel a little overwhelmed or down in the dumps.

When a quick trip to spend a few days relaxing on a deserted beach in the sunshine is out of the question, try one of these suggestions instead to help lift your mood… Its not quite that mini-holiday you might need, but smiling will instantly boost your mood and help you deal in the meantime.

1. Go for a walk outside. A change of scenery and some fresh air, plus some light exercise, will help to lift your spirits

2. Watch this and marvel at the beauty of nature

3. Take three deep breaths – this will instantly calm and center you

4. Cuddle a pet. I always feel better after having a cuddle with my pup, even when she’s being a terror. If you don’t have your own pet, go and visit one in a pet store or at the par. Or – on the days when my dog is being particularly mischievous, your welcome to borrow her for a little bit ;)

5. Pull out the yoga mat or an old towel and do some gentle stretching

7. Book yourself in to give blood. This costs nothing and will help someone in need, plus you’ll get a feel-good from it too. You also get to catch up on celebrity gossip and get free food at the end

8. Do this one minute meditation to silence your mind and calm your energy

9. Clear out your wardrobe and donate any clothes you don’t regularly wear to a local charity

10. Stream an episode of your favorite trashy TV show. Something ridiculously outrageous that will make you realise that even though things may not be great for you currently, they could be worse – you could be a reality tv star! ;)

11. Smile at a stranger. Chances are they’ll smile back – smiling is, after all, contagious

12. Watch this cute animal clip. Or this one. Or this one. Or any really. If you can watch any of those videos without a smile crossing your lips, I will give you $100* (*in Monopoly money… ;)

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Filed Under: Other, Wellness Tagged With: happiness, happy, relax, smile, unwind

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Comments

  1. Angie Bond says

    August 30, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Thanks for sharing Dearna, some great tips there. I have seen the Murmuration before, its truly amazing and mesmerising. And I always love watching the little pet clips, always puts a smile on my face.
    I also sometimes just have relaxing music in the background…..its quite soothing. My favoutite relaxing thing atm is to get my book and go sit near the ocean. :)

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  2. Katie @ Whole Nourishment says

    August 31, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Great tips, Dearna. I find getting outside, yoga, meditation, and tv all help me in different situations. I feel like the common thread running through all of your tips is that they each in their own way bring us back into the present, releasing our minds from attaching to worry and anxiety from the past or future. Love this!

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  3. Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says

    September 1, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Aw, what a wonderful and sweet post :) I think we all need something like this from time to time

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