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7 Things That Will Make You a Little Happier on a Gloomy Day

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Queen's U chapter.

1. Cogro Cake

Red Velvet, Banana Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, Caramel Crunch, Brownie Chocolate Cheesecake, Carrot, Milky Way and the list goes on!

2. Friends

Calling up a friend or grabbing coffee together will bring some comfort to your day and give you that boost of happiness you needed in no time.

3. DOGS

(Or any other fluffers and pets that make you forget about why you’re feeling down.)

4. Self-care…and maybe even some retail therapy

Getting your nails done, scheduling a massage or getting a cute shirt to vamp up your week is sure to set you off on a fresh start if your day has been a downer.

5. Tea

There’s nothing like a warm, comforting cup of tea to ease your worries away…even if it’s just temporary.

6. Music

Whether it’s listening to music or making it, soft tunes will bring some euphoria into your day, guaranteed.

7. Naps

Pretty self-explanatory.

Berenda Sayadof

Queen's U '19

Berenda is a fourth year Biology student at Queen's University and has a passion for free-style writing and a knack for binge-watching Netflix shows. Besides her love for pursuing a career in Global Health, she loves to paint and shamelessly order takeout with her friends. "Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things" ~ Ray Bradbury