What do you do.....

ch178

...when you are having a down day to make yourself feel better?

shovav91

Lay in bed in my comfy robe with a cup of tea and watch a show that I love. I silence my phone and just relax and shut out the world for an hour or so

nrvo

I put on sweats and cuddle with my doggies!

Ebbykins

I tough it out by zoning out, doing self talk to get myself through the day, sometimes I drink a couple glasses of red wine with dinner, pray that the kids go to sleep easy for me (this is like winning the lottery after a rough day), and after put on a silly sitcom and veg.

I've had a lot of down days since my mom passed, sometimes I just sit there, stare at the wall and force myself to think how blessed I am to be alive, with beautiful healthy children, and how much worse off it could be. I think to myself, that there are people in Africa walking miles and miles in heat for just water, there is no food, there is nothing, their children die on the trek as they move from camp to camp. As depressing as this seems, I remind myself of this a lot, and it helps me stay grounded and stay true to my intent to live a simple life as much as I can. I think reflection and reminding myself to be thankful for what I have, as frustrating as my life can be in that moment, with toddlers, or spats with my hubby, or my car battery dieing when I'm ready to go somewhere... all this, could always be worse. Hugs.

KayakAngel

The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama. That book makes me immediately more grateful for what is going right in my life.

ch178

I tough it out by zoning out, doing self talk to get myself through the day, sometimes I drink a couple glasses of red wine with dinner, pray that the kids go to sleep easy for me (this is like winning the lottery after a rough day), and after put on a silly sitcom and veg.

I've had a lot of down days since my mom passed, sometimes I just sit there, stare at the wall and force myself to think how blessed I am to be alive, with beautiful healthy children, and how much worse off it could be. I think to myself, that there are people in Africa walking miles and miles in heat for just water, there is no food, there is nothing, their children die on the trek as they move from camp to camp. As depressing as this seems, I remind myself of this a lot, and it helps me stay grounded and stay true to my intent to live a simple life as much as I can. I think reflection and reminding myself to be thankful for what I have, as frustrating as my life can be in that moment, with toddlers, or spats with my hubby, or my car battery dieing when I'm ready to go somewhere... all this, could always be worse. Hugs.

I totally get that, it is like winning the lottery when the kids go to bed easily after a rough day.......mine did not tonight lol. I've been down the last 2 days and I think a big part of it is missing my mom too. I try to remind myself how lucky I am too because I really am. Thanks

NoAdditives

I try to get some "me time" even if it's just a shower or a couple of hours of mindless tv while the kids are in bed. I'm a stay at home mom with baby #3 on the way, a toddler and a preschooler. I'm in school (online) and all that plus taking care of the cooking and cleaning leaves very little time for myself. We're on a tight budget so I rarely get new clothes or shoes, I get 1 haircut a year (if I'm lucky), I have never had a professional manicure or pedicure. Right now the only thing I can do to treat myself is to get a yummy green tea latte on days I have a doctor's appointment. So I really make the most of the little things!

dcjackson50

I put on sweats and cuddle with my doggies!
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Me too ....love my dogs and they always cheer me up, Sometimes you have to make time for yourself without interruption to get clarity and focus]

dcjackson50

The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama. That book makes me immediately more grateful for what is going right in my life.

_beachgirl_

Listen to this!

http://youtu.be/gte3BoXKwP0

Iamfit4life

Workout if I can.
If I can't work out, glass of red wine.


TRY to remind myself of how much good I have in my life, and that it's all worth it.

Qarol

It depends on what's wrong...

A nap is my go-to fix. If not, wine. Or a hug from my husband.

sharonsjones

I tough it out by zoning out, doing self talk to get myself through the day, sometimes I drink a couple glasses of red wine with dinner, pray that the kids go to sleep easy for me (this is like winning the lottery after a rough day), and after put on a silly sitcom and veg.

I've had a lot of down days since my mom passed, sometimes I just sit there, stare at the wall and force myself to think how blessed I am to be alive, with beautiful healthy children, and how much worse off it could be. I think to myself, that there are people in Africa walking miles and miles in heat for just water, there is no food, there is nothing, their children die on the trek as they move from camp to camp. As depressing as this seems, I remind myself of this a lot, and it helps me stay grounded and stay true to my intent to live a simple life as much as I can. I think reflection and reminding myself to be thankful for what I have, as frustrating as my life can be in that moment, with toddlers, or spats with my hubby, or my car battery dieing when I'm ready to go somewhere... all this, could always be worse. Hugs.

I'm sorry for your loss, I know what your going through. I lost my dad in January this year and its been real tough, I was his little girl. But I remind myself that I am healthy and I have a wonderful family. This may sound strange but when I run I run for my dad.

kaits108

I work out to relieve stress, get lost in a book or enjoy a cup of coffee.

I also remind myself that my mood is my own decision. And as much as I enjoy a good self pity party, it's only up to me to decide if I want to be happy or sad. And that usually snaps me out of it, knowing that I have the choice on how I want to feel. I like to choose happiness

stampede55

I try to do something productive. Complete a project at the house. Make up a new game to play with my kid. Go extra hard at the gym. Sometimes just having a conversation with someone I actually enjoy talking to helps. I have a buddy back home that can usually bring me out of a funk just by sending me a couple of texts (he's kind of a nut job, but hilarious).

On really bad days my wife has actually told me to leave the house if I'm able. She'll stay home with the kids on her off day and I'll just go over to a friends house to relax and catch up. That usually helps 100% as long as I don't drink and drive

kapeluza

I listen to Curits Mayfield " Move on Up". Always makes me feel better!

Ebbykins

I tough it out by zoning out, doing self talk to get myself through the day, sometimes I drink a couple glasses of red wine with dinner, pray that the kids go to sleep easy for me (this is like winning the lottery after a rough day), and after put on a silly sitcom and veg.

I've had a lot of down days since my mom passed, sometimes I just sit there, stare at the wall and force myself to think how blessed I am to be alive, with beautiful healthy children, and how much worse off it could be. I think to myself, that there are people in Africa walking miles and miles in heat for just water, there is no food, there is nothing, their children die on the trek as they move from camp to camp. As depressing as this seems, I remind myself of this a lot, and it helps me stay grounded and stay true to my intent to live a simple life as much as I can. I think reflection and reminding myself to be thankful for what I have, as frustrating as my life can be in that moment, with toddlers, or spats with my hubby, or my car battery dieing when I'm ready to go somewhere... all this, could always be worse. Hugs.

I'm sorry for your loss, I know what your going through. I lost my dad in January this year and its been real tough, I was his little girl. But I remind myself that I am healthy and I have a wonderful family. This may sound strange but when I run I run for my dad.

I too run for my mom when I run, I started running when I was 11 or so to vent my frustrations as a kid on our community river trail. I then started long distance and x-country in high school, she used to drive out for my x-country meets and wait cheering at the finish line. I see her there in my mind still when I run and I still do it to make her proud and hear her cheer. Her life was pretty much stolen from her the second she went to the ER and admitted, she never had the chance to leave and it all happened so fast. I was told stories about how she was telling my sister and dad (I lived 1300 km away and had to fly back and forth a few times and missed a lot of stuff) that she was packed and ready to go to make a run for it saying to them "I'm ready, lets go guys, lets get the eff outta here!" she was on a lot of pain meds etc. I too am very sorry to hear about your dad. I wake up some days still and say to myself WTF is this real? That reminds me to live each day for the moment A LOT now. We create our destiny, moment by moment, choice by choice.

Ebbykins

Also I might add, if you need a groovy pick me up song I listen to as well, I love Paolo Nutini, "New Shoes" google it, watch the video, you won't regret it.

kb455

I go shopping when I'm having a blah kind of day. Or call one of my best girlfriends... they can usually cheer me up.

sharonsjones

Also I might add, if you need a groovy pick me up song I listen to as well, I love Paolo Nutini, "New Shoes" google it, watch the video, you won't regret it.

Thank you! I found it on itunes. I like it. I'm going to download it to my ipod.