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April 16th, 2007

If its one of those times in life when you are feeling down and nothing seems to be going your way, here are some things you can do to make yourself feel better.

Get some exercise – Go for a jog or a walk. Spend some time outdoors in your garden or in the park.

Eat three healthy meals a day – Nothing is worse than skipping meals when you are feeling low. Make sure you eat leafy vegetables and dairy products. Avoid caffeine (it can make you feel jittery), alcohol and highly sugared or salted foods.

Spend time doing things that you enjoy - Soothe your nerves and loose yourself in your favourite music, catch the latest blockbuster, read the books you love, play the guitar.

Sleep well – Go to bed at your usual time and get up as usual. Don’t stay up too late or sleep in too much.

Play with a child or a pet – You will have fun before you know it.

Take a warm bath – Relax those tense muscles, lather up some aromatherapy bath gel and enjoy.

Get a massage – Fantastic!

Splurge on a sundae – Go to Corner House and have the Death by Chocolate. Yes, high in sugar, but works. An exception to the second tip.

Talk to a friend – Sharing helps.

Simplify – Keep your life simple. If you don’t have to do something, don’t do it.

Mom – A good cry on mom’s shoulder will help. Really!

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thinktank says:

You forgot Shopping! Lose yourself in some retail therapy!

Meenakshi says:

True, thinktank. Shopping does help :)

Cinamon says:

A trip to the salon for that nice and bright french manicure and pedicure, a lil something to your hair to pep you up.
Go to the palces like the woods or the beach and let the familiarity soothe the soul.

this is top of the mind recall :-)

Meenakshi says:

Looking good makes you feel good. Completely agree.

Mogli says:

Stare at the ocean waves… or anything else that can help focus the mind on something totally orthogonal to your reasons for feeling blue.

for those not near an ocean, mountains, desert, sunset, sunrise can work too.

Also, a good hooka can help, especially when shared with good friends.

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