Saturday, August 23, 2008

100 Things I Can Do To Feel Better

This is a list of a variety of ways one can improve mood. Being able to cope with depression by doing some of these things can be helpful to improve overall mood. Changing your routine is also important when attempting to improve mood on a daily basis .

1. Smile

2. Share your feelings with a friend or family member

3. Tell a joke

4. Go to the movies

5. Plant a flower

6. Take a warm bath or shower

7. Eat one of your favorite meals

8. Have some chocolate

9. Get a facial

10. Exercise

11. Stretching

12. Walking

13. Yoga

14. Meditation

15. Spinning

16. Aerobics

17. Acupuncture

18. Tai-Chi

19. Say a prayer

20. Call someone positive

21. Write your feelings in a journal

22. Write a letter

23. Sing a happy song

24. Dance to fun music

25. Watch a funny show

26. Rent a movie

27. Blow some bubbles

28. Play a board game

29. Paint a picture

30. Listen to relaxing music

31. Go to the museum

32. Take a ride in the bus around the city

33. Take a boat ride (Ride the local ferry in our area)

34. Go shopping

35. Attend a party

36. Accept invites

37. Create a tea or coffee party to invite others

38. Take a vacation

39. Take 5-30 minute breaks throughout the day

40. Play cards

41. Eat Ice cream

42. Attend a comedy club

43. Volunteer to help others

44. Say hello to others everyday

45. Do something nice for someone

46. Give a complement

47. Have a snack

48. Take a nap

49. Read something interesting

50. Join a club or group

51. Wear comfortable clothing

52. Wear comfortable footwear

53. Change your appearance

54. Organize your paperwork

55. Clean your house/apartment

56. Go to the zoo

57. Go to an amusement park

58. Go to the spa

59. Get a manicure

60. Get a pedicure

61. Look at your favorite pictures

62. Spend time with family &/or friends

63. Rearrange the house

64. Change your furniture

65. Go to the park

66. Go to church

67. Cook for yourself &/or someone else

68. Bake some cookies

69. Bake a cake

70. Share your secret with someone you trust

71. Tell someone you love them

72. Surround yourself with positive people

73. Get a sun tan

74. Take a ride in your car

75. Find a quiet area to relax

76. Change the colors in your apartment

77. Buy yourself a gift

78. Play a video game

79. Write a poem

80. Treat someone

81. Get a massage

82. Change your career

83. Save your money

84. Pay your bills on time

85. Get a pet

86. Let go of the past

87. Don't think too much about it

88. Don't tell a lie

89. Don't make promises you can't keep

90. Learn how to say no

91. Learn how to say I don't know

92. Be more flexible

93. Choose your battles wisely

94. Be honest

95. Try doing something different

96. Avoid doing things that you will regret later

97. Be yourself

98. Don't be afraid to do it all over again

99. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or failure

100. Try something new

Tamara Monell

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