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Five surefire tips to cheer you up when you are feeling down
Published March 8, 2012 | 
We all have our days or moods when we are down. Perhaps we are tired or feel unappreciated by our spouses or for no apparent reason at all we just aren’t quite ourselves.
This morning I offer you five surefire ways to cheer up:
1. get outside. Time outside, the fresh air, the greenery… all will do your spirits a lot of good.
2. Write in your journal. Writing lists about what you feel grateful for is a great mood lifter.
3. Smile, even if you don’t feel like it! The physical act of smiling “tricks” our bodies into feeling happier. It works!
4. Ditto for laughing. Laugh even if you don’t feel like it. Feel good hormones will kick in.
5. Wear something bright and cheerful. On my blue mornings I pull something bright red out of my closet to wear.
Have a great day!
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This post is for anybody feeling a little blue…
Published September 23, 2010 | 
If you are:
- stressed about money
- tired from not getting enough sleep
- feel over worked
- anxious about finding a job or a better job
- worried about a family member
- feeling sad because life just seems so darned hard
Please know that you are:
- not alone
- you are loved
- you are encough
- things will get better.
- feelings pass. Give it time.
- Be kind to yourself.
- Be gentle.
- Do something outrageously silly tonight
- smile and laugh
- make love and dance
- watch a great chick flick
- and know…
- tomorrow is another day.
Whoopee!!!!
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13 things to do when you’re feeling down
Published August 29, 2010 | 
There are going to be times when we just don’t feel our best. We are run down and tired, feeling sick, the bad weather is getting to us, our kids aren’t behaving, hormones, etc. Sometimes we just have to get through these low times.
If you are experiencing a down time, know that “this too shall” pass. It will. But, what to do in the meantime?
Here are a thirteen suggestions:
- Be easy and gentle on yourself. Today is not the day to push your limits. Take it easy.
- Just be. Don’t worry about how bad you feel. It will pass.
- Spend time with supportive people and cuddly pets.
- Watch a movie.
- Read a book.
- Take a leisurely walk if you are up for it. Sometimes just getting out of the house and a little physical activity is enough to lift us.
- Eat and drink comfort foods: warm soups, tea, chocolate!
- Meditate.
- Write in your journal. Think of something good you are accomplishing in your life. Write it down. Think of something fun you are going to do when you feel better. Begin to plan for it.
- This is a great time to connect with others on social sites such as Facebook or Twitter.
- Call your mom (or a dear friend you haven’t talked to in a while).
- Go out and buy a plant or flowers. Bringing a little nature indoors may cheer you up.
- When all else fails, just breathe. Tomorrow is another day.
Debra : )
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Feeling Overwhelmed On Our "Low" Days
Published May 10, 2010 | We all have high level energy days and low energy level days. When we feel good and have a lot of energy it is easier to tackle whatever life has for us. We feel more competent and confident. We feel more “on top” of things!
What happens to us though on our low days? We still have the same life, same circumstances, responsibilities, goals, etc. Somehow it all feels more overwhelming when we don’t feel our best, doesn’t it? When I feel low (from lack of sleep, being sick, time of the month, or just in a low mood), I feel daunted by things which on better days I am feeling great about. It is strange. It is almost like I am two different people. On these low days, my brain almost wants to shut down because I feel like I just can’t do it all or really any of it (if I feel bad enough).
Here are some thoughts about how to handle these low days:
- Low energy days are a part of life. They will come and go like clouds passing. They won’t last forever.
- Just be easier on ourselves on these days. Our perceptions are a bit clouded right now. We don’t feel our best. Accept that and be easy.
- Tomorrow is another day. Not getting anything accomplished on your to-do list today? Well, so be it. Who says we have to constantly work on a dead line anyway?
- Do something that is nurturing for you: nice cup of coffee or tea, read something relaxing, take an easy stroll, nap
- The world is not going to stop revolving on its axis just because we are not our super dynamo selves today.
- Listen to your body. If it is telling you to take it easy then do so. Our bodies have intelligence. Perhaps we just need to recharge. When we come back from this low period we will have lots more energy and creativity for the tasks we put on hold.
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