10 Feel-Good Pick-Me-Ups

Today's post is a simple jotting of pick-me-ups to raise the spirits of a dreary soul.

Because some days you just need "something"!

Many a study has been done suggesting we can improve our mood by changing tack, or simply taking a break and dedicating some well deserved time to relax doing what we enjoy.

Importantly, pick-me-ups should be things that resonate with you personally.

Here's my top 10:

• a solitary sunrise cup of tea
• a quiet moment outside soaking up nature
• a walk every day - no matter how short or long
• time with someone who really "gets me"
• a flick through a beautiful magazine
• a warm creamy coffee in a cosy "hide-away" cafe
• a rummage through an antique/vintage shop
• precious time alone to either ponder existence or "create"
• colouring in - yes you heard correctly
• a sunset wine on the patio

But wait there's more:

• a bushwalk
• watching a funny flick
• doing something I've never done before - challenging myself
• lazing in a hammock
• breakfast or a great night out with friends
• finding a bargain in an op shop
• lying on a picnic blanket in the backyard and watching the clouds drift by
• just sitting - with not a thing to do - pure blissful relaxation at it's best

For further inspiration search online. There are numerous articles offering great advice, including the following:

http://www.redbookmag.com/body/mental-health/advice/g1877/ways-to-feel-happy/?slide=6

http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/10-ways-to-boost-your-happiness/#pagination-top

http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/emotional-health/instant-mood-boosting-tricks

Discover your top 10 - jot down some ideas and keep them in a little book beside the bed - at the ready for your next dreary day.

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