Ever had a day where it seems like you just can’t shake the blues? Maybe its for no reason in particular. Maybe its because you are overwhelmed.
I have been there with you. In fact I was there today and took a few hours to have a good cry. Nobody is supposed to be perfect. We all have those days where we rather stay in bed (and sometimes that;s the best cure). I share with you my personal 40 ways to got over the blues.
40 Ways to Get Over the Rainy Day Blues
1. Put on makeup and a nice outfit
2. Take a walk around the block
3. Take a walk around the block in makeup and nice outfit
4. Dance to “Shake it Out” by Florence and the Machine
5. Hold a baby
6. Slowly eat a piece of chocolate
7. Write your future self a love letter
8. Read Danielle LaPorte’s Manifesto of Encouragement
9. Take a nap
10. Let yourself cry
11. Take a hot shower or bath
12. Watch Long Island Medium or Shipping Wars
13. Revel in the laughter of this baby
14. Look at Boards on Pinterest
15. Order takeout (my fave is chicken pad thai)
16. Take 10 deep breaths
17. Call a friend
18. Watch an episode of Scandal (or the whole season)
19. Make a fruit smoothie
20. Post a hilarious status on Facebook
21. Read a new magazine
22. Plan your dream getaway (look up flights, hotels, etc.)
23. Listen to Janelle Monae’s Pandora Station
24. Drink a glass of wine
25. Paint your nails
26. Put on perfume
27. Jump up and down 15 times
28. Sketch with a paper and pen
29. Declutter a room in the house
30. Look up your horoscope over on Astrostyle
31. Take a free course on Coursera
32. Write in a journal
33. Try a new recipe
34. Read Gabrielle Bernstein’s May Cause Miracles
35. Take a random road/bike/public transportation trip
36. Buy a new fancy bra
38. Eat a slice of Quiche Lorraine
40. Make a Gratitude List
I’m curious to know: What things to you do to get over the rainy day blues? Share with me in comments below!
xo
Kandice
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