things that make me feel better

So I came home a bit bummed out today for various reasons. But seeing as I hate being bummed out, I thought maybe I should do something about it. Here is a list of things that can make me, and probably you, feel better when feeling a bit low.

1. Healthy dinner. I'll admit I comfort ate on choccie from the christmas stash, but my actual dinner was actually very healthy and I felt good about that even if I did feel terrible about the choccie binge. Imagine how good I would have felt without the added chocolate? I know chocolate is supposed to be one of those lady foods that makes one feel better, but for me the guilt outweighs everything else.

2. Exercise.  I did a half hour workout from the trusty Davina DVD and felt WAAAY better afterwards! I felt empowered, like I could take on the things that were bothering me and better my own situation.

3. Craft.  That feeling of making something yourself, being able to look at it and say "I made that!". I'm working on a crochet bag at the moment. I'm not so good at crochet, but the only way I'll learn is to actually do it. So I'm making an evening bag because I need one.

4. Listening to music I love.  I am currently sat here listening to Florence and the Machine, especially the uplifting songs like Shake It Out. Even better if you're home alone and can sing along real loud (or if you have no shame). Sometimes, I even get up and dance by myself, but don't tell anyone, even though it does make me feel really good.

5. Have a bubble bath.  This is nice to do after exercising. Pop in a whole load of bubbles and maybe a bath bomb and just relax. I like to take a glass of wine/cup of tea with me too.


I also like to tidy up and hoover, but I don't think that works for other people. Living in a clean, tidy flay makes me feel good.
After a healthy dinner, some exercise and some Florence I feel less bummed out, and instead of letting things get me down I am going to prove the doubters wrong and show them what I can do. That will be much more productive than moping, being negative, and generally giving up, which would just prove them right. I know they're wrong, and I know I have the support of those around me, which means a lot. I don't want to let them down and I don't want to let myself down.

I can do this.