Little things that makes you feel better.

[Laneorexorcist]

I think that is pretty common for the population in general to have a really bad day, one of those who makes you want to forget about everything for a while, and sometimes it's kind of difficult to find a healthy way to do it... And when I feel like that I always look up for little things such as smelling something really nice, doing things to my hair, watching my favorite tv show, reading for a while... And it's incredible how relieved I feel after doing at least one of them.


What about you? Do you have a little list of things that makes you feel better?


Feel free to share it!

 

[17emilyhalko]

I definitely have little things that help me improve my mood! For example, I'll just write out my feelings when I'm upset. I'll just scribble a poem somewhere on a piece of paper. If that's not possible at the time, I carry around a broken ring with me. My boyfriend of two years bought a ring for me when he was visiting his home town, and somehow broke it on the way home. He still gave it to me, and I carry it around with me and sometimes feel it when I'm upset. If these fail, then I resort to listening to music or dyeing or cutting my hair.

 

[Zzyli]

I find that if I'm feeling down, some of the things which make me feel better include reading a book, doing some colouring in, or if I can manage it, going outside of the house for a bit of a walk in the sunshine. All of these things are absorbing and will take me away from my troubles for a bit.


17emilyhalko


It's funny you mention cutting your hair. I cut my own hair once on a day when I was feeling really anxious (and did a pretty bad job of it because it's not easy to cut your own hair unless it's long). I've been growing my hair out since then for a few years and one of my reasons is that it's a reminder that I'm gradually learning to cope with my anxiety. I wouldn't rule out cutting it shorter in the future but for now my long hair is among other things, an encouragement to me. It's interesting how we can find different things helpful!

 

[iCapybara]

I really like to lay out in the sun, listen to music without lyrics--like classical, or french songs, since I can't sing along, haha--and read a book. I think that reading helps me take a break from my own reality, I suppose. My dogs also make me feel better, especially if I'm crying. While he probably hates it, I cuddle up to my dog and cry on him when I get really upset and it helps me feel close to someone? Weird, I guess, but whatever works, right?

 

[CT422]

I like to burn incense and watch bad movies. For some reason, a terrible movie can brighten my day a little more than my favorite movies do. I also like to write, read, and color. I recently got a new Harry Potter coloring book, it reminds me of my childhood, so I think that's probably why it helps me so much.

 

[Panic57]

I write my novels to help get my mind distracted from the problem. During this time I usually blast some music to help change my mood. I watch happy romantic k-dramas and other shows that help distract if I'm not in the mood to write. Though exercising or going for a walk can help clear you mind.