When
you’ve had a sucky day or a sucky week, don’t despair! Check out some tips to
cheer yourself up.
Firstly,
scare yourself. Yes, it’s a weird idea but part of feeling down is that your
body is on slow too. Give yourself a brain boost by getting the adrenaline flowing.
There are fun parks with scary roller coasters or you can do something that
gives you a bit of a shiver. Think scuba diving on a coral reef or even public
speaking. Whatever it is, just get out there and do it.
Next,
read an eBook. Submerge yourself in a different world by picking out an eBook
and becoming someone completely different. An action adventure to keep you on
the edge of your seat, a hot romance that sweeps you off your feet or a sci-fi
that puts you in a different world altogether.
Why an
eBook? Because it’s just a click away! Buying online can be tough with a
Malaysian address but two hot places for bargains where you can pay with Paypal
are Smashwords and Kobo.
Then,
praise yourself. The usual trend is to critique yourself honestly so you can
improve, but as you’re feeling down, you deserve a pick-me-up. So, make a list
of your good qualities and good deeds. Don’t forget to include the times in the
past when you’ve been down and got over it. That will help send the message
home that, “ This too will pass.”
Lastly,
be nice to someone. Studies show that people who are good to others tend to
feel good about themselves. So, write that letter praising someone’s job
performance, leave a good review for your favourite product, and see if there’s
a local charity nearby that needs a few hours of help.
Adapted from: Ellen Whyte
pg 12 Body, Mind & Soul, StarSpecial Tuesday 10 September 2013
(310 words)
