The Foolproof Way to Pick Yourself up after a Sad Period ...

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!

1 Stop Being so Freakin' Hard on Yourself

Seriously, it doesn't do anything but hurt you.

2 Move It, Move It

Exercise is huge!

3 Find Something to Laugh at

There is joy all around you. Promise.

4 Treat Yourself to Your Favorites

Ice cream your fave? Treat yo' self!

5 Surround Yourself with Animals

This is what I do. My puppies always bring me joy.

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!

7 Do Something Spontaneous

Also, make sure you are spontaneous at some point.

8 Find a Way to Inspire Yourself

Inspiration is everywhere!

9 Focus on the Positive

Instead of the negative.

10 Surround Yourself with Love

This is huge. Instead of negative people, surround yourself with love.

11 Make a List of Everything You're Grateful for

And refer back to the list when you are down.

12 Be Honest with Yourself

This is sometimes hard but so necessary.

13 Move past the Resistance

Is something holding you back? Push through it!

14 Celebrate Your Victories, No Matter How Tiny

Seriously, celebrate any and all victories.

15 Disconnect with Electronics

This will help remove a lot of the negativity.

16 Connect with Nature More

Connect a lot more with all types of nature.

17 Channel Your Inner Child

Become a child again!