We all have bad days and weeks, I've been having some myself lately and it's so easy to get yourself into a rut. But after a couple of days of justified wallowing in bed bulk watching Netflix, its time to try and pick yourself up again.
Here are 5 little things that help me cheer myself up:
Plan Something
Get something in the diary to get yourself going - it could be anything, as long as it makes you happy. Something as exciting as a holiday or little trip away, or buying tickets to watch a band you love, or a spa treatment, or even just going for a walk or drive to your favourite beach.
See Your Friends
If you're anything like me, when you feel low you just want to retreat and the last thing you feel like doing is making the effort to put on a brave face. But it does help, trust me. I dragged myself out of bed to go and visit friends for the evening - we had a couple of glasses of wine and watched an old film (we chose Kramer vs Kramer which is one of my favourites) and I felt a million times better by the end of the day than I had at the start.
Get Outside
Getting some fresh air and going for a walk always makes me feel better. Getting some air into my lungs and my heart pumping makes my problems seem more manageable, even if only for a short while. It must be the endorphins, but it really helps me clear my head and makes me feel much better than wallowing in the house.
Pamper Yourself
I love a good pamper, whether it be soaking in the bath, putting on a face mask, painting my nails or all of the above, I feel better when I take care of myself and have some me-time. Putting my favourite bubble bath in, lighting some candles and getting a good book or magazine ready is one of my favourite things to do if I feel down.
And Relax
Finally, do whatever makes you happy! Whether its any of the things I mentioned already, or just settling down in bed with a cup of tea, a bar of chocolate and some trashy TV, as long as you're doing what feels right, it'll help you feel better. We all need some time to ourselves, and to spoil ourselves a bit.
What do you do when you need a pick me up?