Dude, some days just suck…am I right or am I right?
Who actually wants to spend their day down in the dumps, though. While some days are hard, moments are frustrating, and sometimes, you get in a funk, lets not stay there! Take a deep breath, put on your flower crown (are those still in?), and soak up some positive vibes. Here is a list of what I tend to do when I’m feeling down. These things help me to take a brain break, and get a second to regroup, then usually I feel loads better and feel like I can take on the rest of the day, no problem.
- Take a lap…around the office, around the block, around the park — just get a change of scenery.
- Take a nap. Sometimes, you just need to press the refresh button. Careful, though. We all know there’s that chance you take on either waking up like a fairy princess, all rested and refreshed, and waking up like you’ve been in hibernation, looking like Mr. Heat Miser.
- Dance it out. Positive vibes come in sound waves, y’all. Maybe it’s just because I grew up in a home where the background was always filled with music, when I hear music it makes me dance, or what, but I believe that music is good for the soul…here’s a good vibe playlist, courtesy of moi. (It’s a work in progress) Dance it out, girl.
- Exercise. To quote the ever genius Elle Woods, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t kill their husbands.” ‘Nuf said.
- Count your blessings. I keep a gratitude journal. So, each evening, as I am getting ready for bed, I right down a few things that I am thankful for that happened that day or week. It might sound cheesy, but when I do this, even on my worst days, it reminds me that there was at least one thing that made it ok.
- Meditate. This goes along with #5, but one of the things that I enjoy doing to begin my day is to take time to myself to meditate on the day ahead, read my bible and pray. Doing these things set me up for a positive day and remind me the path that I will walk throughout the day. It gives me a chance on the constant things in my life (Jesus) and that all the crazy stuff I’m going to encounter once I walk out the door is just a blip on the screen.
- Drop a note in the mail. Who doesn’t love getting something that isn’t a bill in the mail?? Name someone, I can wait. If you are feeling blue, take a moment to write someone an encouraging note. It’s a two-in-one. This will give you a chance to breath some life into someone else, and get your mind off what’s getting you down.
- When all else fails (even though you should probably just do this first) Call your mom…need I say more?
What do you do to make yourself feel better when you’re down in the dumps? Let me know in the comments below!
— Anna
Hot Mess Blonde 