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Blues 14 "Feel-Good" Ways to Get Out of
Dumps
By Heather Diodati http://www.whimsies-online.com
Everyone goes through that "in
blues" feeling once in awhile. The best cure is to be around people that you care about; family, friends; and keeping yourself busy enough to change your mind. Here are some "mood changers" to help you overcome those "down- in-the-dumps" feelings.
1. Less Fortunate
Visit a hospital or chronic care home to pass out small inexpensive surprises to
residents. They will enjoy
care and attention from something so unexpected.
2. Pamper Yourself
Pamper yourself with a candlelit bubble bath, then prepare your favorite gourmet meal while sipping on a glass of bubbly white wine in one of your special crystal glasses.
3. Something Special for Others
Plan some community work - help out at
local shelter, volunteer at your local church, work with other volunteers to spread some caring amongst your community. It'll make you feel better about yourself and happy that you've helped out others less fortunate than yourself.
4. All in
Family
Spend some quality fun time with your niece or nephew or other child in your family.
5. The Gift of Time
Offer to do some work to free-up some time for your spouse or parent. For example, cleaning Dad's garage or a full-house vacuuming for your wife. How about for your best friend - you can walk her dog or baby sit one evening.
6. Long-Distance Caring
Call your favorite aunt whom you haven't seen since she moved far away, or your best friend who transferred to another country - let them know you're thinking of them.