- Be kind to yourself
- Spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself
- Make a (long) list of all your strengths
- Go for a walk in the great outdoors
- Wear clothes that make you feel wonderful. Make a special effort to look good
- Remember the saying, “This too shall pass”
- Stop and smell and take notice of the flowers
- Have something to look forward to
- Phone a friend
- Avoid gossip
- Watch a funny film
- Listen to some uplifting music
- Dance like no ones watching
- Cook a yummy scrummy meal
- Take the time to savour each mouthful
- Forgive
- Help someone else and expect nothing in return. Carry out a random act of kindness
- Make the effort to have a conversation with your neighbours. Find out something you didn’t know about them
- Read inspirational real-life stories
- Visit a new place in your city. This could be anywhere, a new coffee shop, art gallery, park, library…
- Tackle the one task that you KNOW you’ve been putting off. Imagine how much better you will feel when you’ve done it!
- Do an activity you love, perhaps something that you haven’t done for a long time
- Tell someone you love them and pout into words why you are grateful to have them in your life
- Look through old photographs and love letters
- Give or accept a really big hug
- Play the long game. Today’s problem/drama may not seem so serious in a few days
- Create something
- Think of three reasons why you should be grateful
- Smile…even if you really don’t feel like it.