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11 Things To Lift You Up

In bad times we all need things to make us smile.

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11 Things To Lift You Up
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With everything going on in the world in the last week everyone's hearts have been very heavy. Here are a few things that will help lift you up.

1. Watch the sunrise on the beach

Feeling the cool sand on your feet after a breezy night while watching the sky light up in beautiful colors is an amazing way to start the day.

2. Play with a puppy

Puppy are just cute and fun to cuddle with. They are always so playful and ready to have fun.

3. Hangout with a baby

There's something about a baby smile that can turn a horrible day into a great one.

4. Go on a hike

Challenge yourself, thinking about where to put your foot next will definitely take your mind off of whatever is bothering you.

5. Watch a full season of a show

Clear your schedule, plop yourself on the couch and binge watch your TV show all day.

6. Try a yoga class

Yoga is all about mindful breathing and clearing your head, when in a time of sadness or fear there is nothing better than to be completely relaxed.

7. Write a story

Write a kids story, write about a dinosaur chasing after an evil dog. Letting your inner child shine through will clear your worries.

8. Take a really long nap

Napping is like restarting the day. Something bad happened in the morning? Take a 2 hour nap and start the day over, it'll be like it never happened.

9. Go for a drive

Put down the windows, blast the music, let all your stress fly out the window and sing your heart out.

10. Surround yourself with friends

Friends will always know just what you need, whether it is 4 bags of popcorn or 4 bottles of wine they will help you through whatever is bothering you.

11. Plan a vacation

Plan a road trip or find a flight to Europe. Looking forward to the future makes the present not seem so bad.

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