Dear Readers,
I hope this post finds you well – but, if that is not the case then you’re in just the right place! There are days where we just don’t know how to cheer-up or bounce around at the usual expected pace of our fast-moving lives. Maybe something has actually upset you, or you just can’t get rid of that feeling like there’s a cloud hanging over you. We can’t be expected to always be happy, but we can do things to help cope with these days. It’s important to take the time to care for your well-being so, here are some things I find extremely helpful when I’m not feeling 100% 🙂
1) Take a warm, indulgent shower.
This always helps me to lift a weight off my shoulders. There’s nothing nicer than a long, warm shower to just melt all of your stresses away. Massage your favourite soap/shower gel into your skin and let the pleasant aromas calm and soothe you. I promise you will feel so much more relaxed after this.
2) Get into comfy clothes.
Especially when paired with step one, this is a must for when you’re feeling blue! There’s no sensation nicer than going from a warm shower to even warmer and cosier clothing. I generally think pyjamas are a good way to go when you need a cheer up – what’s the likelihood you’re going somewhere anyway? Go on, put on the onsie!
3) Make your favourite hot drink.
I know for me, a bad day means I will be upping my tea-drinking by a million! Tea makes me feel relaxed and safe. There’s nothing quite like curling up in your cosiest clothes with the cosiest drink 🙂
4) Get into bed/Pile on the blankets.
Snuggle down into your duvet and hibernate from the world today. You probably deserve a break! It is well-known that sleep helps to improve any sadness/anxiety. Decide that you’re going to just chill in bed for a few hours with your tea and blankets. You’ll feel better in no time!
5) Netflix, Netflix, Netflix.
Whether you’re into Rom-Coms, dramas or comedies, find something to take your mind off the world for a few hours. I often turn to known-comforts such as Harry Potter or a series I’ve already watched like the Gilmore Girls. It’s nice to just forget about everything else for a while because you’re so caught up in someone else’s life.
6) Comfort food.
Sometimes it really does help your mood when you indulge in your favourite foods. I find carbs and chocolate are the way to go when you’re feeling down. Just satisfy all of your cravings and fall asleep in a blissful food coma 🙂
7) Cry, let it out.
While this sounds potentially awful, releasing all of your sadness will actually help. When we cry we’re actually getting rid of the hormone that makes us sad so let it out! The relief will be so worth it afterwards – we all love a good cry.
Hopefully these actually help you – I know they help me! And hopefully, you’re not feeling too sad! It’s all about indulging yourself for a few hours. Remember to always put your mental health first. If school, college, work is putting loads of pressure on you, decide that you’re just going to put everything down and take care of yourself – either for a day or just a few hours. How can you do anything well if you’re too stressed? You can’t! So, cosy up to your favourite shows and food for the day and face the world again tomorrow 🙂
Love,
Kerry xx
Kerry Elizabeth Writing 