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25 Things Worth Getting Off Of Your Couch And Improving Your Mood

Just move.

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25 Things Worth Getting Off Of Your Couch And Improving Your Mood
Brie Garcia

1. Go for a walk or run, put on some music and dance, or go do a workout. Just move. Even some quick jumping jacks will positively affect your mood.

2. Take a long, hot shower with your favorite music on, and give your bathroom a nice concert.

3. Go for a long drive with the windows down, and discover some new parts of your town.

4. Make plans with a friend or family member, so you have something to look forward to soon.

5.Write about whatever anxieties or worries or sadness you have. Sometimes just venting, even to yourself, and the physical act of writing can help ease your mind.

6. Deep condition your hair, and enjoy your refreshed, moisturized locks.

7. Watch an episode of your favorite tv show or watch your favorite movie.

8. Read a favorite passage from your favorite book.

9. Do your hair and makeup. Sometimes looking good is half the work of feeling good (or better).

10. Spend time doing things for others, even if it something as simple as donating money or your time to volunteer. There is nothing like being reminded of your blessings like helping the less fortunate.

11. Treat yourself to a sugary treat like a slice of cake or a nice, creamy milkshake.

12. Eat a whole pizza.

13. Tidy up your room. The simple act of cleaning is so cleansing.

14. Stretch and feel your joints crack.

15. Take some deep (DEEP!) breaths until you feel relaxed.

16. Do some online shopping. (Don’t actually buy stuff unless you have some spare money to do so. I usually just add a few items to my wishlist.)

17. Clean your sheets, and sink into some fresh and warm sheets.

18. Use a face mask.

19. Take a hot bubble bath, and throw in a bath bomb.

20. Call someone you love, and vent to them for a while.

21. Go down the rabbit hole that is Wikipedia articles or Odyssey articles, and enjoy some new knowledge.

22. Make some food. Cooking, even a simple dish, is so relaxing.

23. Drink some ice cold water.

24. Treat yourself to something nice, even if it is buying something as simple as new pens.

25. Remember: this too shall pass. You have survived everything in your life up to this point, and although things aren’t the best right now, things will get better if you keep getting out of bed every day and doing your thing.

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