Friday 15 May 2020

Things To Do When You're Feeling "Down"


AD | Hello my lovelies, happy Friday, I hope that you all are having a wonderful end to your week! I don't know about anyone else but I've found as I've gotten older that we all have "down days", anxiety days and sometimes we don't even feel like getting out of bed - and sometimes we don't even know what we are feeling. So I wanted to try and help others that may be feeling like this over this upcoming weekend so I've teamed up with the wonderful people from Mind* to bring you some idea's of what you can do if you're feeling a little bit "down"...



NURTURE YOURSELF

 x Take a bubble bath or a long shower.
 x Sing/dance/listen to music.
 x Watch your favourite movie.
 x Get a massage, manicure, pedicure, etc.
 x Drink a warm drink.
 x Take a nap in comfortable clothes.


ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN

 x Write in a journal.
 x Play a word game.
 x Do a puzzle.
 x Visit a library.
 x Organise something.


MOVE ABOUT

 x Rearrange your home.
 x Do some gardening.
 x Go shopping.
 x Wash your dishes.
 x Go bowling or swimming.


BE SOCIAL

 x Call a friend.
 x Write a thank you card.
 x Donate to charity.
 x Make a gift for someone.
 x Post an encouraging message.
 x Visit a family member.


GET CREATE

 x Write a blog post.
 x Do art or crafting.
 x Create a new outfit.
 x Cook a new meal.
 x Visit an art museum.
 x Create a video.


BE SPIRITUAL

 x Meditate.
 x Do some yoga.
 x Write in your spiritual journal.
 x Spend time outdoors.
 x Breathe.



If you would like helpful advice, support or more information about mental health, anxiety or depression then make sure that you check out Mind*'s website. I'd love to know your views and thoughts on this article so please let me know by getting in touch with me on one of my social media pages? Sending you all so much love for a wonderful day x

With love, Alisha Valerie. x