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What always improves your mood?

User Profile: Heyanonhowwasyourday
Heyanonhowwasyourday January 25th, 2018

For me it's a cup of tea. No matter how I'm feeling I will always enjoy a cuppa. (A bit enjoying tea very predictable I know)

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User Profile: SteadfastStatue
SteadfastStatue January 31st, 2018

Things that can stabilize my mood definitely help me to equilibriate. Typically, things that can stabilize my mood force me to be in the present, when I feel the most attuned, inside-out.

My list ismail

^reading fiction novels^ || ^speaking a foreign language^ || ^walking my dog^ || ^cooking^ || ^volunteering [on 7cups]^ || ^journaling^ || ^hanging out with my classic friends^ || ^eating [delicious] navel oranges^ || ^meeting new people^ || ^doing jigsaw puzzles^ || ^creating a spontaneous heartfelt gift for someone^ || ^people watching^ || ^performing calisthenics/ yoga^ || ^gardening^ || ^visiting a sentimental place^ || ^exploring new activites -- like making pizza [I make awesome pizza]^ ||

I consider making pizza a combination of baking and cooking. I like pizza.


My list of items that elevate my mood has fluxed and flowed over the past several years. I used to play video games, drive fast, sit around and watch movies, but those don't work for me anymore.

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User Profile: will0thewisp
will0thewisp February 1st, 2018

@SteadfastStatue

I definitely second cooking and jigsaw puzzles! I really like that they're both activities you really have to focus on, and you get a finished product at the end. Clears the mind for a bit and leaves you feeling proud. :) I prefer cooking because food, of course.

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User Profile: SteadfastStatue
SteadfastStatue February 1st, 2018

@will0thewisp

I like your listener name. It reminds me of a move from the Pokemon games.


Yes!! These two activites command undivided attention, for safety purposes and to quickly find pieces you need :)

Oh, yes. Good..mmmm...nourishes the soul..

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User Profile: ScorpioFairy
ScorpioFairy January 31st, 2018

Watching Michael Jackson! laugh Putting on his videos (sorry, short films) gives me both comfort and joy.

One of my favourite movies, like Titanic.

That's pretty much it because I feel so weighted down all the time, sometimes nothing can get me out of the sadness or the worry.

User Profile: Chiaroscuro1
Chiaroscuro1 February 1st, 2018

Like others, I also have to say "not always", but here are things that sometimes help me: Playing or cuddling with my cat, taking a walk, hugging my dad, soft light, my safe space, being tightly wrapped in my soft blanket, a good cry, journaling, getting something done, being creative, candles, listening to special music.

User Profile: JadedSnowKitten
JadedSnowKitten February 1st, 2018

Hugs. My partner is Welsh and they call them cwtches. He gives the tightest, warmest cwtches that squeeze every ounce of stress from my body.

User Profile: faithfulCranberry5276
faithfulCranberry5276 February 1st, 2018

I like watching Friends when Im feeling low. Its cliche, I know, but I love the series, it never fails to cheer me up.

User Profile: RecoveringFlower
RecoveringFlower February 2nd, 2018

Hugs, being tickled, my kitties or watching the stars at night (by myself of course)

User Profile: SpruceRaven
SpruceRaven February 2nd, 2018

The Six Healing Sounds

Qi Gong

Yoga Nidra Body scan

Mindfulness meditations

Avoiding wheat and dairy

User Profile: CoinFountain
CoinFountain February 3rd, 2018

When I get to see my most understanding loved ones face to face and spend time with them no matter if it's fun time or being serious. It's hard to have all of them close enough to see them enough.

User Profile: stydia
stydia July 27th, 2018

Stiles and Lydia / Teen Wolf / Dylan O'Brien

Cats

Chocolate

Vintage finds/estate sales

Spending time with my mom on her "good" days (when she's nice)

Online clothes shopping