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Life isn't always moonshine and roses. There simply are those days when you feel really down and despondent. Know the feeling?
Here are a few things you can do to make you feel better:
Get some exercise. Get that heart rate up! You'll also cause your serotonin (the feel-good hormone) levels to rise, which will definitely make you feel better.
Phone a friend. You don't always have to suffer in silence. A kind voice on the other end of the line can make you feel a thousand times better.
Eat something. A sandwich, a cup of tea or a piece of fruit can quickly make you feel better, especially if your blood-sugar levels are low.
Bury yourself in a book. There's nothing like a really interesting story to take your attention off your own troubles. Borrow a book from a friend or go to the library.
Get out into nature. A walk on the mountain, a visit to the beach or to a nearby forest – even a pretty sand dune (depending on where you are) – are all things that will lift your spirits.
Spend time with someone you like. There's nothing like a friend who likes you and is kind to you to make you feel better. Talk about what's bothering you, but move on to other things after a while.
Buy yourself something. This doesn't have to cost a fortune. A magazine or a chocolate will do the trick. Spoil yourself every so often.
Make an appointment to see a counsellor. Just making the appointment will make you feel better already. Talk to the school counsellor, a counsellor at work or phone Lifeline where there are trained counsellors on duty 24 hrs a day.
Take a nap. Often you just need a little sleep to perk you up. If there have been problems in your life, chances are that you haven't had enough sleep recently. Bond with that duvet!
Have a good cry. There's nothing like a good cry to get painful things out of your system. Don't bottle it up – it will only make you feel worse.
Here are a few things you can do to make you feel better:
Get some exercise. Get that heart rate up! You'll also cause your serotonin (the feel-good hormone) levels to rise, which will definitely make you feel better.
Phone a friend. You don't always have to suffer in silence. A kind voice on the other end of the line can make you feel a thousand times better.
Eat something. A sandwich, a cup of tea or a piece of fruit can quickly make you feel better, especially if your blood-sugar levels are low.
Bury yourself in a book. There's nothing like a really interesting story to take your attention off your own troubles. Borrow a book from a friend or go to the library.
Get out into nature. A walk on the mountain, a visit to the beach or to a nearby forest – even a pretty sand dune (depending on where you are) – are all things that will lift your spirits.
Spend time with someone you like. There's nothing like a friend who likes you and is kind to you to make you feel better. Talk about what's bothering you, but move on to other things after a while.
Buy yourself something. This doesn't have to cost a fortune. A magazine or a chocolate will do the trick. Spoil yourself every so often.
Make an appointment to see a counsellor. Just making the appointment will make you feel better already. Talk to the school counsellor, a counsellor at work or phone Lifeline where there are trained counsellors on duty 24 hrs a day.
Take a nap. Often you just need a little sleep to perk you up. If there have been problems in your life, chances are that you haven't had enough sleep recently. Bond with that duvet!
Have a good cry. There's nothing like a good cry to get painful things out of your system. Don't bottle it up – it will only make you feel worse.
