Picking yourself back up after a bit of depression or even just a bad day is hard. It takes a lot of mental stimulation, good vibes and you focusing on it. Below, I've got some of the best tips that always help pick me right up!
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1 Stop Being so Freakin' Hard on Yourself
Seriously, it doesn't do anything but hurt you.
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2 Move It, Move It
Exercise is huge!
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3 Find Something to Laugh at
There is joy all around you. Promise.
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4 Treat Yourself to Your Favorites
Ice cream your fave? Treat yo' self!
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5 Surround Yourself with Animals
This is what I do. My puppies always bring me joy.
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6 Do Something Exciting
It doesn't have to be big. Go for a bike ride and let go when you go down the hill. Excite yourself!
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7 Do Something Spontaneous
Also, make sure you are spontaneous at some point.
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8 Find a Way to Inspire Yourself
Inspiration is everywhere!
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9 Focus on the Positive
Instead of the negative.
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10 Surround Yourself with Love
This is huge. Instead of negative people, surround yourself with love.
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11 Make a List of Everything You're Grateful for
And refer back to the list when you are down.
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12 Be Honest with Yourself
This is sometimes hard but so necessary.
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13 Move past the Resistance
Is something holding you back? Push through it!
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14 Celebrate Your Victories, No Matter How Tiny
Seriously, celebrate any and all victories.
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15 Disconnect with Electronics
This will help remove a lot of the negativity.
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16 Connect with Nature More
Connect a lot more with all types of nature.
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17 Channel Your Inner Child
Become a child again!
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