1. Get out of the house
This is the thing I almost always do because I have to. I have a dog. I have to leave the house to take him on his walks, even if I don't feel like it. Personally I love nature and especially the forest because I connect these sensations of brisk air, earth scent and rustling leaves with my childhood. Also experiencing nature is a great way to gain perspective and refocus. The city hustle let's me always forget how much more there is out there than my comparably little problems. You can of course go anywhere else but leaving your everyday surroundings I think is crucial to improve your mood.
2. Write a To-Do-List
Oftentimes my mood is based on my stress level. If I have a lot on my plate I tend to get moody, angry and tired. But most of the time I stress myself out too much because I think about the million things I have to do when in reality they are not that much and not that overwhelming. So I like to write a list of all the things I want/have to do on the next day/ next week. Once written down the list from my head doesn't seem so intimidating anymore and I manage to relax which then improves my mood.
3. Call up a friend
Even though I am the most antisocial person ever when I'm feeling down I noticed that everytime I force myself to meet up with someone or just call them I instantly feel better. Even if your friends aren't that great at cheering you up they will 100% manage to distract you and get you out of that thought spiral that is getting you down. Also an objective perspective of a friend on your problems can be refreshing and uplifting. They will see things you can't because you are to close to the matter and even if it's just about you having a bad skin day they will tell you it's not that bad (regardless if thats true or not) Tell me I'm pretty!!
4. Treat Yo Self
I'm not trying to promote unhealthy shopping behaviour here but it isn't called retail therapy for no reason. Buying something that I had had my eyes on for a loooong time makes me feel better EVERYTIME. It may not solve any of my problems but Mama needs to shop. So I like to hit up ASOS or any other online location that sells stuff. It doesn't even have to be expensive. Even thinking about a new necklace for 10 bucks that will make it's way to me in 3 to 5 working days cheers me up. It's the anticipation. But when your mood is based around the fact that you're broke because you're constantly treating yo self (believe me I've been there) then there are more cost effective ways to do so. Prepare a nice meal instead of opting for that pizza out of the freezer, take a nice long bath with that bath bomb you've been saving or do what ever your guilty pleasure in life is. And do not feel guilty about it, that's the key. You so deserve this! (I whispered to myself while swiping my credit card through the scanner trying to convince myself that my bank balance can't possibly look that bad)
5. Give yourself a break
This I'm very bad at. My mood often depends on how I feel about myself, as well. This can be appearance related or can be me being hard on myself for being or acting certain ways. I get so caught up in that depressing spiral of comparing myself to others and basically bullying myself that I find it hard to see any postive aspects of me and my life. I think a lot of people feel that way, maybe it's just me but regardless: Give yourself a break! We are only human. We are trying our best and if we're not we can try again tomorrow. This is so chliché but you really are your own worst enemy so try not to be too hard on yourself and remember all the good things you've done and accomplished. Maybe even write a list if that helps to visualize it better.
So I hope I could inspire some of you to fight the blues and if not: There will be better days!
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