I think it's important to remember how fortunate you are and that whatever you are going through, no matter how terrible and unbearable, it will pass. Remember "it's not a bad life, just a bad day". If you find that you often feel very down and miserable for reasons out of your control then it might be useful to make a list of things that used to make you happy. Every time you feel sad, choose an option from that list and see if it helps improve your mood. I'll list ten things I do that make me happier below, I apologise as some of them Lily mentioned in the video.
1. Tea. Literally the best thing.
2. Do, at least, one productive thing. Typically, for me, this is almost always a very boring task like going to the bank, replying to an email, tweaking my CV. These are things I always put off because I am a born procrastinator, but at least if you have tackled at least one task you know it hasn't been a waste of a day.
3. Laughter is always the best medicine. The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. So spend time with friends that never fail to crack you up, or if the thought of leaving your house amplifies your misery watch a funny show or film. I love Parks and Recreation, I laugh out loud every few minutes, it's a wonderful show that I am completely hooked on.
4. Arrange events, even a simple meeting with a friend, or buying a day ticket to London, it will give you something to look forward to. If you have the funds plan a holiday.
5. YouTube. I could watch YouTube videos incessantly, I have learnt so much from just watching YouTube, so many amazing tips and tricks and I have discovered life-changing products. If you're a makeup and beauty fanatic like me I recommend Glam Life Guru aka Tati Westbrook, Huda Kattan, Lisa Eldridge, Wayne Goss and I Covet Thee. All brilliant channels, I am subscribed to over one hundred, but these are the best. For funny rather than informative videos I recommend iisuperwomanii; funniest person on the net.
6. Write it down. Write what is getting you down, or leaving you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. It acts as an outlet when you dispel the words onto a page, and it passes some time where all you were going to do is ruminate over the object of your misery.
7. Bubble baths, work every time, I always read in the bath and it is the only place in the world where I feel completely alone, it's totally private and perfect. Reading is one of my favourite things to do.
8. Be nice. If you're having a shitty day being the reason someone else smiles can honestly feel amazing, so just be kind. I always give heartfelt compliments to people, because on some days I just have no filter. You can make someone's day just by being nice. Or if you don't feel like talking, buy a homeless person a sandwich.
9. Candles always make me feel better, burning a heavenly scented candle improves my mood immediately. My favourite scent is vanilla at the moment, I just can't get enough. I don't burn candles often, so it acts as a treat.
10. Another failsafe way to improve my mood is with food, if I feel like shit I will walk out the door and buy all my favourite chocolate, I'll buy ice cream, Pringles, whatever I fancy. I just throw caution to the wind. Donuts are always a good choice.
This post ended up being longer than I thought, I hope it helped you in some way or at least gave you some ideas for the next time you're not feeling your best. Thank you very much for reading, please leave a comment telling me how you cheer yourself up I would love to hear it. Don't forget to follow if you wish to, you can subscribe via email.
Best wishes,
Kiran
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