10 Ways To Cheer Yourself Up When You Are Feeling Down

Ok, so you think you have had a bad day so far? Welcome to the ‘Club Where Everyone Thinks They Had The Most Unfortunate Day’. Please wait in the queue, your concern is important to us.

Or, you can go through this list. I’m sure you will at least be smiling at the end of it.

(psst. Also the queue at God’s place is a bit long, so we can’t guarantee success there) 😀

1. The easiest way to smile internally is to go out & have panipuri because, well….FREE masala puri, FTW!

Or the extra ‘Chura’ with Vada Pav. 😀

 

2. Or call your mother, because when she asks…

..everything in this world becomes inconsequential. Even if the world is on the brink of 3rd world war, ‘khana khaya?’ will surely bring a smile to your face.

 

3. Talking of food, why not eat a snack that smiles at you

Food is the best stress killer. Maybe get a packet of those McCain Smiles and gorge on them. Enjoying a little treat every now and then keeps you happy.

 

4. Turn on the radio because just when you feel that there’s no hope left, YOUR song comes up

Probably the best feeling ever.

 

5. Ever been to a pet shop? Google one near you and who knows, you might return with a bundle of joy

That’s right. Whoever said happiness can’t be bought, hasn’t owned a dog.

 

6. Hang out with someone younger to you

Ever had one of those ‘if-only-I-could-go-back-to-my-carefree-childhood-days’ kinda feelings? Well, there’s a trick to realizing that: seize the moment. Who’s stopping you from joining the kids playing football near your house? Carpe diem.

 

7. Is it raining, dark and you can’t go outside? Watch cute baby meets cute dog videos

Or, cat videos. Nothing is as effective a stress buster as videos of babies acting all drunk, dogs hugging babies, and cats enjoying being the show-stoppers. Watch one right now and I promise, your blues will fade away.

 

8. Better still, write your thoughts down. Open a blog anonymously

Expressing your feelings on a piece of paper or an anonymous blog helps you relax and process. Make yourself a cup of tea, get some of your favourite snacks & let your feeling flow.

 

9. Take a long, warm shower

Don’t have a bathtub at home? No problemo! A warm enough hot shower will fill your bathroom with steam that will soothe your mind instantly.

 

10. And always remember, you’re awesome

That’s right. Because in the end, you know you’re doing a freaking awesome job.

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