It is OK to feel lost now and then, it is OK to feel upset, it is OK to need a cry, it is OK to feel completely wrapped up in your own feelings and needs now and again, yep it is OK to admit you feel like ****!

I know it is OK, I tell myself that, I tell you, my readers that, so why do I feel guilty for feeling upset? I feel like I have no right to complain or feel sad when I know how blessed I am.  I’m not saying I don’t have tough times, or that I have not experienced my fair share of hardship, of course my life hasn’t all been skipping amongst daisies. Yet I still punish myself for not always being happy. If you had the chance to read my recent post, then you will know I have been in a funk recently and logically I know that can be completely normal when you return from holidays, still I just felt so selfish for being down.

I am the first person to tell friends that they are entitled to feel down, even if on the scale of world problems theirs may seem minor, to them it is very real, this is their life and it is OK to be affected by things. I need to sometimes be a better friend to myself! I am guessing that most of you reading this are guilty of not always being your own friend either?

So let’s cover some ways we can get out of the dumps! Here a 15 ways to help you feel happier.

  • Firstly let’s agree it is OK to be gentle with ourselves! Believe you deserve to be happy and don’t put yourself down for ever feeling unhappy.
  • Go buy yourself a new pair of PJ’s or an oversized top and have a misery party for one day only. Throw on a sad movie, two boxes of tissues required, and then bake cupcakes, top them with sprinkles, or edible glitter. Turn on your favourite tunes, stuff your face with at least two cupcakes, but no more than three or you may vomit because you have to jump on your mattress and dance! Singing loudly is also required! (Warning; do not sing at the same time you have cupcake in your mouth).

  • Get outdoors, fresh air is important whatever the weather.
  • Clean out your wardrobe and donate the items that you no longer like to wear, but someone else can now look fabulous in them. It feels great to donate to charity.
  • Put your phone down after 8pm, no peeking! Do this for at least 3 days.
  • Set aside time to do a hobby.

  • Buy a copy of your favourite childhood book and gift it to a younger sibling, your child, niece or nephew, or a friends child.

  • Buy a paper diary and write how you feel, really feel, no limits. Pull out the piece of paper when you are done and tear it up.
  • Talk to a friend who doesn’t judge and doesn’t gossip.
  • Try to give at least 3 people a genuine complement each day.
  • Buy yourself flowers or better yet plant a few new plants.

  • Google Funny Images of Animals or Cute Images. You must do this!
  • Go for a run, walk your dog, hike, or swim.

  • Make yourself a delicious healthy meal.

  • Hug an animal, or a human if no animals available.

Do you have a favourite way to cheer up?

Mac xx


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