In A Slump? (simple ways to help lighten your mood)

We are in the second week of "Social Distancing" here and it's starting to really get to me. I've been feeling down since last Friday and have had a hard time getting my mood back up.

It's so easy to want to lay around doing nothing while we're stuck at home. Don't want to shower, don't want to put on real clothes, etc. But I have found that putting in some effort (even if you have to force yourself a little) when you're feeling down and out really can make a difference.

Here are a few things you can do right now to make yourself feel a little bit better

Go outside if you can - I've taken advantage of the free time and have gone out on a few photo adventures (when it's not raining) and that's something I haven't done in a LONG time.

Brush your teeth

Shower

Change your clothes - get out of your PJs and sweat pants and get dressed as if you were going to leave the house. I've been wearing my jeans the past few days and I NEVER do that when I'm just chilling at home. It definitely helps me to get the day going and feel like I'm accomplishing at least a little something. It's even better if you put on one of your favorite outfits!

 The the natural light in - this is something that I didn't do very much of during my last few months in KC and my mental state definitely suffered for it. Even if it's cloudy, make sure your blinds are up and your curtains are open to let the light in

Eat some fruits and veggies

Drink some water

Make your bed - there's just something about a nicely made bed that changes your whole mood. (it also might help you stay out of your bed for the day)

Get out of bed! -  I find myself working on my computer in my bed far too much and it makes me feel drowsy all day.

MOVE - even if you just stand up and do a few jumping jacks. Moving your body and getting your blood flowing does wonders for lifting your mood.

Turn off the screens for awhile - I know it's really easy to spend all this extra time we have binge watching Disney+, and there's nothing wrong with that. But when you feel yourself getting down maybe that's your que to turn off the screens for awhile and go do something else.

Light a candle

Make yourself some tea or coffee

Turn on your mood booster tunes - if you don't have a playlist of songs that never fail to lift your spirits MAKE ONE!

Bake some cookies - nothing like a fresh baked cookie to make you smile

Get Creative - even if you just grab a coloring book and crayons, do something that engages the creative, artistic part of your brain.

I hope some of these ideas help you start to get out of your slump. 

Don't forget that God's got this! He will never leave us, nor forsake us. 

Stay Strong

Stay Healthy

Stay Safe

Stay Home.

- Tierra Rose