Sometimes you just get stuck in a bit of a funk, right? I do on a daily basis, even if it’s just for 10 minutes, but occasionally it’s a bit harder to shake the sense of doom and gloom. So, in today’s post I’m gonna chat about ways I put myself in a better mood in the hopes that it may inspire you to drag yourself out of whatever rut you’re in.
Do Something You Enjoy | Think about one thing that makes you happy and get cracking. Whether this is as simple as reading a book, blogging or going for a walk, sometimes the simple things can be the most effective.
Eat Something Good | When I feel rubbish, I try and force something healthy down my neck as, although it may not feel like the best option at the time, it makes me 10x better afterwards. Failing this, order a pizza, bake something nice, eat some chocolate, grab your favourite food and do what you need to do!
Exercise | Exercising releases endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Exercising = happy. I’m not saying go full whack at the gym, but taking yourself outside for a walk or even doing a few leg lifts can make you feel a hundred times better! Plus, it makes you sleep better too which might make you wake up in a better mood – bonus!
Read Something | Usually feeling down and feeling uninspired go hand in hand with me, so taking an hour or so to read a few blogs or a book or even just browsing the web can make me feel so much better! I always feel more inspired after checking out my favourite reads or pinterest boards.
Clear A Space | I’m not sure about you, but cluttered spaces make me feel so much worse. When I feel rubbish, I often find myself cleaning and creating a neat and tidy area. My mum always says ‘cluttered space, cluttered mind’ and I’m only just realising she was right all along.
Pamper Yourself | There’s nothing like a fresh manicure or a hot shower and body moisturiser or a hair mask to make yourself feel a bit better. I do what I call ‘therapy showers’ where I go through the full mask, do my legs, scrub, fake tan, facial oil routine and I end up feeling like a million bucks *sassy face*.
Get Dressed | A simple thing, but throwing some jeans on instead of slouching around in your pjs or sweatpants has such a positive mental effect. It seems so obvious, but trust me, even if you just throw on a bit of mascara – it sometimes helps!
Buy Something Little | Sometimes all you need to do is treat yourself! It doesn’t have to be anything big, but a new nail polish or lipstick addition gives me a little boost when I need it! Obviously throwing money at a problem doesn’t make it go away, but it gives you something else to focus on for a while and may put you in a happier state to deal with things.
Address The Issue | The thing people don’t like doing (I know I don’t). Often it’s easier to ignore what’s making us have a bad day, but often addressing the problem head on and getting it over with can result in you being happier in the end!
Talk It Through | There’s nothing like a good rant. My mum must be sick of me, because whenever I have a problem she’s the first one I call. Even if it’s something trivial or something that won’t matter in an hour but really matters now, it’s so good to just get it off your chest!
What do you do to cheer yourself up? Don’t forget to enter my USA beauty goodies giveaway!
Helen x
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