When you are feeling down, what is your favorite thing to do to lift your spirit

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   4wardthinkerposted 11 years ago

   When you are feeling down, what is your favorite thing to do to lift your spirits?
   
   When I am feeling down, a simple activity like painting my toenails can lift my spirits. Sometimes it is the simple things in life that can bring us joy. How quickly we forget.

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   Reading one of my favorite books. They lighten my mood after just one chapter, but at that point I'm hooked and need to finish the book.

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for sharing! That is a great time to read when you need to take your mind off of things.

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      emilynemchickposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Me too! Even if I know a book from start to finish, it can still cheer me up to reread it when I'm feeling down.

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   JThomp42posted 11 years ago

   I pray. This is my outlet when I am really feeling down. Another thing I do is realize how trivial my problems are compared to so many others.

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Love, love, love your answer! It's amazing how much pray can change a persons perspective. I always say to myself, "Well, at least I have 2 strong feet to stand on and vision to see my way through it".

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      JThomp42posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Amen my friend.

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   mahmud11557posted 11 years ago

   I will drive the car,go to the village while listening to my favorite songs!

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Ah! Music and motion. This is another great suggestion to add to the list. Thanks for sharing!

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   duffsmomposted 11 years ago

   I hope you are a girl - LOL  Seriously, unfortunately I have found that eating and shopping online lifts my spirits - neither of which is a particularly health pastime.

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hey! Eating and shopping is great "in moderation of course". I just discovered the benefits of online shopping. As for eating, my girlfriend and I are becoming foodies together. Yes, I am a girl. Sometimes I like to paint smiley faces on each nail.

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   techknowledgehubposted 11 years ago

   When i am down, i tried to forget my problem by just being calm and lying on my bed with my eyes closed and start thinking what i really want in life and what kind of life i want to live.. You will not believe its amazing it will take hardly 5 minutes to fall asleep.. Just give it a try..

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I like this idea. I occasionally enjoy a power nap, but I never take time to reflect on life like that. I will definitely try it. Thanks for the suggestion!

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   Kevin Peterposted 11 years ago

   I listen to some melody songs. It brings me a lot of strength and happiness.

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Listening to music for at least 20 minutes in the middle of the afternoon is becoming a new thing for me. It does work. Thank you!

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   truthis4meposted 11 years ago

   I enjoy reading beautiful poems and my new passion is writing!

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome to hubpages truthis4me. You will find both here. It is a great outlet to discover the writer within yourself. Happy Hubbing!

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      ladydeonneposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      When I am down, I go within and communicate with the God within me through the use of Meditation.  I also use self hypnosis to lift my spirits and the practice of  Gratitude.

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   DexisViewposted 11 years ago

   I clean the house like crazy because it gives me a focus and takes my mind of the things that are getting me down.   
   I also say a prayer.  From the time I was a little girl, my mom would always tell me to say my prayers if something was really bothering me.  It brings me peace.

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      4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Cleaning does take your mind off things. When your done, you can stop and say, "Ah! I feel like I have accomplished something today". That would make me smile. Prayer always seems to calm the spirit. Doesn't it?

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    JenaBellposted 11 years ago

    with a cup of tea and hopefully some chocolate, i like to go through old photos, listen to old music, take a long bath and/or watch a movie that makes me laugh

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I like all of your ideas. That makes an enjoyable evening that would calm anyone's spirit.

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    Insightful Tigerposted 11 years ago

    When I feel sad, I go outdoors with my kid. Maybe for a walk or to the park. A walk in nature or down the beach is always great.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Good quality time sharing fresh air and sunshine with a loved one. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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    moronkeeposted 11 years ago

    I pray,listen to uplifting christian music and I find an interesting hobby to do or watch  a humor movie. Thanks for asking

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I like your answer. I seems to be the same approach I have been using lately. It works pretty well. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

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    LisaKoskiposted 11 years ago

    I like to get a coffee and stop by a local bookstore. Just browsing through a bookstore always brings my mood up, especially when I buy myself a new book or two to read.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       It's nice to here that others still appreciate the brick and mortar bookstore. I especially like to go on a rainy day. I love the smell of all of the printed books when I walk in the door. Thanks for sharing!

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    StitchTheDamnedposted 11 years ago

    I like turning on my music in the front room, loud enough that I can hear it thorughout my home, but not loud enough to hurt my head. I will open up all the windows and the patio door, if it is cold, I will just open the blinds. Sunlight is so helpful when you are down. I try to keep myself occupied in a physical way. I will clean house, maybe exercise a little, dance around, or anything else that will get the blood pumping. This really helps me.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I have admire you for taking the physical activity approach. At times, I just want to lay horizontal on the couch and disappear into the cushions with a big fluffy pillow and a cozy blanket.

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    Ayu Biposted 11 years ago

    I just watch anime and I'm all good! That's the best therapy ever and it works for me

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I have never seen it, but I hear it is popular. Sounds like it works for others also. I will check it out. Thanks for sharing!

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    aminahchahineposted 11 years ago

    I love to read and listen to music when I feel down.. Apart from this, its dance that give me energy and the spirit to start my day with a happy mood. Last but not the least, I sit back and relax and talk with myself - its so rejuvenating.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       That's a good way to start the day. I'm guessing it helps you past your good mood onto others. Thank you!

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    Membaaposted 11 years ago

    I usually turn on dancable music especially dancehall and dance all my sorrows away

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds like a good way to brighten your mood and keep you fit. That would be a good "pick-me-up" when I start to run out of energy too.

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    old albionposted 11 years ago

    At the risk of being thought materialistic which I am not, I go into my bedroom and count my money. In my mind I know what is in the bank and I know then that I can pay my way. I put this down to little money in my earlier life, basically insecurity I suppose. This really works for me, it's not that I gloat over what I can buy it's a feeling of security and the one thing we all seek in life which is; Peace of mind.
    Graham.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for sharing your story. I completely understand how it brings security and peace of mind. Every time I get a bill paid, for some odd reason I stop to say, "Ah!"

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    liesl5858posted 11 years ago

    I will go for a walk and think why am I feeling down then I will go to the garden and admire my flowers, smell the roses, they lift my mood up so easily.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I guess that is where that phrase, "Stop to smell the roses" became popular.  Flowers lift my spirits also. Thanks for your input.

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    dashingmeposted 11 years ago

    When I feel down, I read Bible chapter by chapter after I pray asking God to help me carry it through whatever burdens inside me. Sometimes I Listen Christian music in my room. I feel revive knowing my prayer's has been answerd after doing all this.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Reading the Bible always seems to give me clarity in my thinking. I love to read Psalms. Thanks you!

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    Savio Dawsonposted 11 years ago

    I try to meditate because somewhere I feel that is the easiest and fastest way to connect with the creator. .. There are times when meditation cannot be easily done, since I am outside or in the middle of things, that is when I take time out and starts chanting a gratitude or appreciation list to myself... I start thanking God for my life, my health, my hands and legs and all of a sudden a small shift starts to happen.. I feel good... Works for me...

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    JasonLicerioPHposted 11 years ago

    I like to eat hot fudge sundae from McDonald's.

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       4wardthinkerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Yum! Sounds like a good idea.

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    nasser deepposted 11 years ago

    Working out always improves my mood. Sometimes it is hard to start when I am feeling down , but I push myself through the motions until I  feel the change . It has to do with endorphins , those brain chemicals that affect your mood.

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    emilynemchickposted 11 years ago

    I agree that simple things can lift your spirits. For me, baking always puts a smile on my face when I am down.

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