what do you do to cheer up yourself?
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It's a proven fact that dreary weather will cause dreary moods. When the weather isn't so pleasant, I turn on lots of lights around the house, and play a lot of upbeat music. Before long, my mood is much better.
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Create new brighter memories with someone else or you alone.\nDo something that is the real "end", final step, the last door or makes you feel that way - send back their stuff or a present they gave you, say the last goodbye, bon voyage.\nStart smth new (a new sport, travel,attend a painting class)\nTalk about it.\n...and as the people before me answered, give it some time. \nI think it was Oscar Wild who said that when you love yourself, you are happily in love for your whole life...
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Breathe.\nPray.\nMeditate.\nCount your blessings.\nHope for sunshine. Sunlight always makes a better mood.\n\nDon't forget to have hope! When you're completely down, it can only get better. Think back on the good times before this happened, and don't let it get too much in the way of life.
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When you need to boost your self confidence or self esteem, find 3 things that make you feel good. These could be memories of good times, a piece of music, a holiday souvenir, or a person's face - use photos if it helps. Practise thinking about them and bringing them to mind. \n\nDeveloping self confidence that lasts - because of the way emotions 'attach' themselves to memories, you will quickly train yourself to feel good when you want - a great help.\n\nSelf consciousness is the No.1 enemy of self confidence. Learn how to keep your attention off yourself. You can do this easily by following these steps...\n\na) If you notice you have become self-conscious, (you can usually tell because you start to feel anxious), choose something 'everyday' you can see and study it in detail. For example: examine a door, look at the different textures and shades of colour, wonder about who made it and how and so on. The important thing is that you're learning how to keep your attention off yourself.\n\nb) If you feel self-conscious in a social situation, it's usually because you don't have enough to do! Focus on what your purpose in the situation is. Whether you're there to: \n\nfind out if you like the other people in the situation \nmake others feel comfortable \nfind out some information \nmake business contacts \nand so on...
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PANIC, have an all out emotion fest, crying laughing.......\nthen get back to work\nI promise you will feel rejuvenated!
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Do something for someone else.  Not only will it be nice for the other person it will help you get your mind off of your own problems.  \n\nDrinking, shopping and eating are all quick fixes and may help for a while but I think that you need to look for something more long term that will make you happy.  \n\nWhat do you like doing?  What do you love doing?  Things like guitar, writing, chess, gardening, painting.  \n\nTry different things untill you find something you like.  \n\nAlso make yourself goals and try to stick to them.  \n\nTo get more self esteem you should do things that make you proud of yourself rather than external beauty.  \n\nOh and about finding god.  God is great if you truly have faith but dont try to use it as a band aid for your problems.\nGood luck.
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Talk to someone or even just hear a song you like on the radio.  That will put me in a good mood instantly.
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I talk to my man. I cry. I try and figure out what is bothering me. I check to see if my problems are immediate, if they are, I take steps to correct them. If they are not, I tell myself "you are ok." I think of something happy. I go on yahoo answers and look for questions that spark my mind and remind me I'm just a human with foibles just like everyone else. \n\nI hear that other people take a walk or go for a drive. I cant' drive and where I live is very hilly so I dont like walking around here. I try not to eat when I am down becuase for me that can get out of hand. If you do not have that problem, try a little something.\n\nIn general, make sure you are meeting your personal needs. Eat a decent meal, get plenty of rest and exercise. Take a hot bath or shower, light a candle and do other self soothing activities. Make a date or go out with friends. \n\nChoose OK! ;)
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Find something you do really well, and do it often. (For me, it was singing and martial arts.) \n\nSmile at strangers. It's rewarding when they smile back.\n\nThink only good thought about yourself. (I know, it's corny, but it works).\n\nOnly listen to positive, uplifting music.\n\nKnow that God loves you everyday, no matter what. He created you for a purpose. Find it.\n\nGet plenty of exercise.....it releases happy endorphines and makes you feel better.
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do what you love to do like painting. playing guitar or piano... walk under the moonlight if that what's gonna make you smile, feel the breeze of the wind from the ocean or climb a mountain, enjoy the view and feel the fresh air flying across your hair... write poems, listen to music... be happy... life is too short.... no space to be lonely
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Have fun with yourself.
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Learn about yourself. We all have special gifts and talents that we can share with others. Celebrate yours. If you have flaws that you think you can change, take steps to change them. Choose to be ok with what you cannot change. \n\nEvery day, take little steps to appreciate being alive. Yesterday, I saw a pretty painted piece of wood, I had a lovely conversation with my neighbor and I had a tasty piece of bbq chicken. Look for your little joys.  Smile and say hello to everyone you see. Make it a point to go out and find people to be near. \n\nLove and be kind to yourself.
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Do something nice for yourself as often as you can\n\nDon't keep things bottled up - let them out periodically.   Buy a journal and let it pour out onto the paper.\n\nAlways remember that there are people that love you and that you are never alone.    Call someone up to say "Hi, I've missed you....."\n\nBuy a gift for someone in need.   Visit someone in a nursing home that never gets a visitor.   Get a letter to Santa at the post office and get some things that a child wants for Christmas.    (Buy a gift for yourself too).....   These things lift you up tremendously!!!\n\nLook in the mirror and learn to smile at yourself.  See (and feel) the smile from that person in the mirror.
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Laugh, and get up and keep going.
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Sometimes it is VERY distressing when it seems there is no time for the fun stuff.  It is hard to stay motivated.  Personally my mood suffers, and i am short with people when normally i wouldn't be.   It's times like these that you should think of rewards for yourself that will help cheer you up.  Little things can really boost your mood.  A new bottle of fingernail polish or promising yourself an hour to work on crafts at the end of the day.  Whatever is fun to you.  Most of all remember that soon enough a day will come that won't be filled with chores and you can relax.
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Well, you're not dead, right?\nThat should give you a reason to be cheerfull.
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I pray, read the Bible, put on good music (something with a beat to get me moving and laughing again), call a friend and go get some gelato, write, paint, workout, curl up in my hubby's arms, call someone I love and see how they are doing.  However, if I need to cry, I do.  Crying is good sometimes.  \n\nIt depends on what the situation is.  The important part is recognizing when you are down, so you can find a way to come back up. :)\n\nKeep smiling :))