18 Simple Things To Feel Better Right Now
I’ve Been There
I know what it feels like to be really miserable. I’ve been there. I know how hard it is when it’s a struggle to move, let alone get out of bed. And I know how much you may want that bad feeling to be over, no matter what’s causing it. But I believe that you have to fight for it, inch by inch, and over time, you will feel better.
Have Patience
Rather than hoping for a quick recovery, if you have the patience to do the little things that make you feel a little better, and keep doing them even if you don’t really notice the improvement, you can climb yourself out of almost anything.
Sing a song (any song) with gusto
Donate money, items or your time to a charity
Practice penmanship – beautifully write out the alphabet
Watch a stand-up comic on YouTube
Play with your dog or cat
Write an encouraging note to a friend or relative in need
Meditate for ten minutes
Do a drawing whether you’re a good artist or not
Listen (really listen) to music that you love
Bake something
Take a candlelit bath with spa music using essential oils
Do a twenty minute yoga or stretching video
Read a book or poem
Put on music and dance
Talk with your most supportive family member or friend
Sign up for a class to learn that thing that interests you
Close your eyes, sit up straight and take ten slow mindful breaths
Write down three things for which you feel grateful