Curing the Blues - 14 Feel-Good Ways to Get Out of the Dumps

Everyone goes through that "in the 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 the residents. They will enjoy the 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 the 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 the 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.

7. Just For You

Have you wanted that delicate pair of earrings for awhile but kept putting off the purchase? Give yourself a special gift - you deserve it!

8. Seize the Day!

It's a beautiful day! Invite a friend out for a walk to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air; the peaceful sounds of the birds and the wind blowing through the trees. Or go for an aerobic power walk with your friend or by yourself. It's a well-known fact that exercise releases endorphins, the body's "feel good hormones" which can calm and de-stress you and generally help to change your outlook on life.

9. A Movie Night

They say "laughter is the best medicine". Rent or go see a funny movie, either by yourself or with a friend.

10. Dance up a Storm

Go to a line dance class, one that you don't have to pay for a series of. You'll be amongst many happy people and you'll learn a few dance moves while you're at it!

11. Gym-Dandy

Go to the gym to work out (again, those endorphins!)

12. Holly Hobby

Get out your favorite hobby and start on that project you've been putting off - don't stress yourself about finishing it all in one day; at least start it and who knows...you might get into a feverish pitch and accomplish quite abit!

13. Tee-Time

Do you golf? Go to a putting range and hit a few. Or do another sport that you enjoy; invite a friend or relative..or go alone; you might make a new friend.

14. Thought Process

Start a journal - explain in detail why you feel "down". In a few months, read what you wrote on this day. Perhaps you will see everything in a new light and all those gloomy thoughts will have disappeared.

http://www.whimsies-online.com

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated.

About The Author

Heather Diodati's whimsically humorous personalized cartoons can bring a giggle or a smile to someone's lips. Choose one of her designs and request personal changes such as hair color, glasses or even a moustache, or order a custom personalized cartoon! Fr~ee - Personalized gift with any purchase. Sign up for our ezine, On A Whim for a little sunshine and laughter in your life!

http://www.whimsies-online.com

info@whimsies-online.com

---

When the Door of Opportunity Opens

Anybody can achieve anything ? do you believe that? I... Read More

A Dollar and Some Ambition

(Excerpted from "Building Your Network Marketing Business" CD)Capital in your... Read More

A Quick Observation of the Low Class

We can all learn a valuable lesson about the types... Read More

After the Big Project: Recovering From Success

My older daughter got married 10 days ago. The wedding... Read More

Do Yourself A Favor--Forgive

"Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with... Read More

Mr. Smith, Please Enter the Dream Room - Dream Big Dreams to Do Big Things!

Enjoy a great quote to start off this fantastic week!"All... Read More

The Magic of Success is Actually a Law Set in Motion. Finding it is Quite Simple

Building Energy Around your Investment!For a century or more men... Read More

Letting Go Of Our Negativity

Everyone has something, whether it be a habit, or aspect... Read More

Did You Have A Tough Childhood?

Many claim intense childhood trauma "damages" a person in their... Read More

Change 101: How to Handle the Changes that Come Your Way

One of the few things that are constant in this... Read More

Keep Motivated To Succeed Online!

Starting and managing a business takes motivation and talent. It... Read More

Mortgage Marketing - How to Maximize Your Motivation

Do you have the motivation to succeed in the mortgage... Read More

Instant Willpower

We've all heard people say "I have a system". Ever... Read More

How to Give Yourself a Motivational Warm Up When You Wake Up

Question:What is the worst thing you can do when you... Read More

Journaling - A Tool for Healing and Growth

The word "journal" comes from the French. It dates back... Read More

How To Be Motivated To Create The Life Of Your Dreams

When it comes to motivating yourself to be a better... Read More

What Google Can Teach You About Success

I just finished dinner and the segment was about to... Read More

How To Win Over Your Fears

If you really want to do something you will always... Read More

Seeing Through the Pain

We must all suffer one of two things: the pain... Read More

Making the Invisible Visible: The WOW Behind the HOW!

"We must be the change we wish to see in... Read More

Finding Direction: Finding Passion Series - 2 of 3

In order to find the right direction for ourselves, we... Read More

What Comes First the Action or the Feeling?

In other words, it is in the "doing" that we... Read More

7 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence

Do you remember that day? Perhaps it was your first... Read More

Face Your Fears

Yes, that's me up there! Interestingly enough, I used to... Read More

Stop Holding Yourself Back

Try this exercise. Take a sheet of paper and list... Read More

Motivation To Change, Why Is It So Hard?

We encounter constant changes throughout our life; it could be... Read More

Passion and Purpose

Who are we, standing here on this planet, looking for... Read More

Right Action & Right Effort: The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Keys 3 &4

In the philosophical teachings that form the base for our... Read More

Do We Have Free Will?

It is being suggested here that we have only one... Read More

What Motivates You?

As a life-long student of personal development, I've attended dozens... Read More

Seven Habits Of Ineffective People

For maximum effectiveness in life, love or business, it helps... Read More

The Ultimate Kick-butt Motivational Lesson

How often have you struggled with yourself over the work... Read More

Are You the Motivator

We're all aware of how important teamwork is and how... Read More