I've decided to start a thread dedicated to ideas on things to do to keep depression/sadness/anxiety/the blues away. I know some of us suffer from these issues, and with winter coming, that certainly doesn't help.I have a BAD tendency to ruminate and think about things that happened in the past, or obsess over things (like I gained a couple inches since I stopped breastfeeding, despite working out, or I feel unloved for whatever reason, who knows). Sooooo...here is my list of stuff to do/look forward to to stop ruminating! Feel free to add to it!
Instead of obsessing/ruminating/worrying about other people (is so-and-sos life better than mine??!) I could....
1) Work out! DVDs, yoga, the gym or jogging in the brisk cold. My goal is to do an NPC competition next year, so this should be a daily thing for me.
2) Take my dog on a walk/run. I feel like my little man needs to get out more!
3) Play with my daughter. She's only 3 mo. right now, but today she was trying to get my attention for play time. Hearing her laugh made my bad mood so much better.
4) Journal and write about my feelings. I always feel better when I do this.
5) Drink some tea! Only classic Tension Tamer in this house!
6) Listen to Hed Kandi/House music
7) Write a list of goals for next year. Planning out my honeymoon and looking to see when the EDC comes to my town are big on the list.
Window shopping online for rave wear for the EDC!
9) Making a boudoir book. Was gonna do it for husband, but it's fun to do it just to see me being all cute and stuff.
10)Burning candles or incense that smell great and lift my mood.
11) Watch a show or shows I like, such as Intervention. Take some needed couch time!
12) Plan a spa day. Make time to do my hair, nails, face.
13) Set money goals for the week!
14) Read/get a new ebook (yes, it is an addiction).
Add away with other suggestions, guys!



I have a BAD tendency to ruminate and think about things that happened in the past, or obsess over things (like I gained a couple inches since I stopped breastfeeding, despite working out, or I feel unloved for whatever reason, who knows). Sooooo...here is my list of stuff to do/look forward to to stop ruminating! Feel free to add to it!
Window shopping online for rave wear for the EDC!
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