You know those days whenever you’re just in a major funk? We’ve all been there and it totally SUCKS, right? Here are some ways to lift your spirits whenever you’re in one of those moods:
1. Listen to upbeat music
When you’re sad all you want to do is listen to even more music and be even more sad. GIRL PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER AND LISTEN TO HAPPY MUSIC. Blast some tunes, grab your roomie (even if you’re roomie is a pet) and have a dance party.
2. Write it out
Writing out your feelings really does help, trust me. Even if you’re 4 pages deep and still have more to say, keep going. Once you’re down crumble the paper and throw it away, burn it, toss it out the window do whatever with it but kiss those sad feelings goodbye. SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED NOW GOODBYE.
3. Call a friend/family member
You can always depend on your friends or family to lighten your mood. They’ll tell you all about their day or bring up a memory from the past that is sure to make you laugh.
4. List positive things in your life
Making a list of all of the positive things you have going for you in your life is bound to bring some happiness to you. You know writing down “finishing a whole bottle of wine” or “having left-over chipotle in my fridge” is bound to bring you some joy.
5. Drown yourself in food
Is this very unhealthy for you? Yes. BUT does it help? Absolutely. That’s all that matters right?
6. Workout
Doesn’t sound as good as drowning yourself in food, but it still helps! Go for a run, do some yoga, beat the crap out of a punching bag… whatever it is that will make the rain on your parade disappear.
7. Allow yourself to have a good cry
Sometimes you just need to get a solid 10-minute cry in to make yourself feel better, and that’s perfectly fine. Cry yourself a river if you have to, but just make sure to wipe those tears away after because everything will be OKAY.
8. Take a nap
Sleeping it off is the perfect way to escape the blues. If you’re lucky enough you’ll have a dream about the perfect date with your celeb crush. If that doesn’t bring the sunshine out on your cloudy day then go back to sleep and keep trying.
9. Take a shower or bath
This is the perfect time for you to wash away all of that sadness. Soak in your favorite scented suds and just relax.
10. Just B R E A T H E.
Take deep breaths. Inhale, count to three, exhale. REMEMBER there are only 24 hours in a day. As a wise man once said, “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”