What are your go to methods for cheering yourself up on a bad day?

[kawahar]

Looking for inspiration after a pretty rubbish day. Nothing absolutely awful, just one of those days where everything seems to go wrong and small things build up.

I'm currently treating myself to my favourite takeaway while rewatching Motherland for a good laugh. Any other suggestions?

Connecting with people - even just a chat with my kids helps, I’m an extrovert and company definitely recharges my batteries. what’sapp with my sister or a friend.

Hot bath, pjs and a big fluffy dressing gown.

nice smells in the diffuser.

tidying up: I stick a podcast on and do some housework, so we have a nice environment to relax in later.

Small things I have bought/done recently

decent lavender bath/shower gel, on work mornings I have an extra 30 seconds in the shower and do an extra little massage on the back of my neck.

spent £3 on a slice of perfect cake from the local cafe to take away.

small amount of alcohol e.g. a mini bottle of wine so I don’t overdo it.
buy good bread, salad, cheese to so some tasty lunches the next few days.

hot water bottle even if not cold.

new kindle book

I watch Buffy, order takeaway, and knit.

I have a 'happy' playlist I put on and dance about to; it's not my usual choice so it makes a great change and some of it has real meaning for me so I always feel better from it. Also have a play with my dogs, or a walk; if I can manage it a ride on my horse is good for a week's worth though! We just wander about the woods and all is good.

Eat crap all day and drink beer all evening.

Which ultimately, makes it all worse!

Rewatch old favourite tv shows, with chocolate and my latest cross stitch project! Or curl up with a good book

light a candle
upbeat music
funny / interesting podcast

Cook something nice for dinner.

Have a bath and watch Netflix on my iPad.

Sit in bed and read with a cup of tea.

Online shopping