50 little ways to feel better when you're blue
We asked our followers over on Instagram what they do to feel better when they're feeling blue. Reading all the ideas was such an instant pick-me-up, I wanted to summarize them and save them here as a list to share with you. Few of them require any prep or expense! We hope they bring you some warm-fuzzies or give you some new ideas for next time you feel down. Thank you to everyone who contributed!
- Have a hot shower.
- Have a cup of tea.
- Play your favorite music loud and dance.
- Go for a run.
- Sit and listen to music.
- Make something.
- Do an art project.
- Make a teacher resource.
- Connect with other like minded teachers who just get it!
- Watch your favorite TV show.
- Have a good chat with your friends.
- Have cuddles with a puppy.
- Look at artwork or images that makes you happy.
- Sing to your favorite music loudly.
- Go for a walk in the forest
- Go for walk on the beach.
- Swim in the ocean - salt water is the perfect tonic.
- Cuddle a kitten.
- Elevate your feet and watch TV.
- Collect shells at the beach.
- Have a coffee and debrief with your partner
- Have a little talk with Jesus.
- Indulge in a little chocolate.
- Hug your kids, family or friends.
- Make a delicious hot chocolate.
- Look after your pet - grooming, walking, playing.
- Sit by the fireplace in your jammies.
- Watch a few episodes of Friends.
- Go outside - sit, walk, listen.
- Walk a dog.
- Relax in the bath with a good book.
- Relax in the bath with a hot cup of coffee.
- Have a big old squeezy bear hug.
- Read a good book.
- See/spend time/talk to family.
- Curl up in a blanket and take a long nap.
- Scrapbook.
- Color or waterpaint.
- Play Christmas movies or music!
- Absorb the sounds of nature - listen to the birds, the trees, the wind, and feel the sunshine.
- Think about others and/or family and how you can help and support them.
- Clean and tidy a small space.
- Send a friend a funny meme or gif.
- Do a puzzle or crossword.
- Have a big glass of water and a rest.
- Listen to instrumental music.
- Read some cards or messages that have come your way in the past.
- Change the linen on your bed and make your bed.
- Write a letter to a friend who lives afar.
- Write down three things you are grateful for today.