Feeling flat, evening to myself - what can I do to make myself feel better?

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I'm feeling a little flat and low. Not depressed, just a bit stressed and not quite myself.

DC is at his dad's house and I'm home alone and lacking motivation.

What can I do tonight for a bit of self care and mood improvement?!

I would just watch the rain with a glass of wine in hand, and think literally nothing. Or mindless TV, snacks and, of course, wine. I always tell myself that next time I have an evening like that I’ll do a meditation from YouTube or some form of “proper” relaxing but when the time comes I never do.

Create a playlist of some of your favourite music? Read some favourite poems? Bubble bath and pampering session?

Have a bath, pjs on, then watch Bridesmaid.

Binge watch Upright on Sky Atlantic

Light some candles

Don't know op but I felt the same last night and tonight.
Has to be glass of wine and film for me. I tried to excersise, that would make me feel better but I had to clear the space. Hope you find your groove op!! It's miserable feeling like this isn't it.

Have a disco to yourself!
But seriously dig out some music you haven't listened to a while and just chill.

What did you decide on, OP? It's been raining all day here.

Sounds like a good idea to get into fresh pj's and relax with music/something to watch.

A few people on here have mentioned reposed box, if you like reading - might be something to think about for a future evening. Book and chocolate and drink and a beauty product usually.

I try and steer clear of alcohol and chocolate when I'm feeling a bit off.

It's not really a suggestion for something to do right this minute, but I keep simple craft kits in for evenings like this - like the complete card-making kits that come with some Papercraft magazines. They have all the bits and don't require much thought, and it feels good to be able to make something even when my creativity, inspiration and energy is at 0.

Bottle of wine and Bridget Jones
Sorted!
I have an evening to myself tomorrow night so will do above with added Chinese takeaway 👍

I watched a little bit of crap TV - Inside Missguided!

Then I spoke to two friends on the phone and got an early night. I'm awake early today so I'm going to force myself to do a workout before DS gets home. Exercising seems to make me feel much more able to cope with life and in control.

Thanks for all your lovely suggestions