Bringing beauty into your life (take 3) or rewiring my brain...
By TheRealDawn
@dawnald (85146)
Shingle Springs, California
February 12, 2009 12:20pm CST
And on the subject of bringing more beauty into my life as a way of fighting depression, I find that when I look at, hear, read, whatever, something beautiful, if I remember to smile at that point in time, I feel better than if I just think, "oh that's pretty." Yep, silly, simple, but smiling helps. What little things do you try and remember to do to cheer yourself up when you're grumpy?
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@riyasam (16556)
• India
13 Feb 09
i like to hear music,those jazzy ones and do a wriggling myself,to shake myself up from the stupor.i also love to read books written by sidney sheldon and sometimes,i do like to go for window shopping(my hubby is scarred,when i go for window shopping,he is sure to get a high bill.)
@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
13 Feb 09
I to have to smile to actually feel cheer when I think omething is beautiful. Or at least make me feel better. Not sure why. but a smile surely does help.
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@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
12 Feb 09
YES! I always try to listen to the music that I love, talk to the friends that I enjoy and do not deal with certain things untill I am ready lol I enjoy cleaning my home so sometimes, just top to bottom cleaning with my music on does the trick lol That may sound weird but I am getting excercise, the house looks better which cheers me up....so it works !@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
12 Feb 09
I have a tricky back too. I just slap on mr. Ben Gay and then take breaks at go at a pace that is comfortable for me! I didnt say how long it takes me lol1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
12 Feb 09
Not only do I smile but I also comment out loud too and that cheers me up. If I hear something funny I will smile and might say 'wow that was a good one' out loud. I don't have a garden but my indoor plants get an overhaul when I'm grumpy. I stop whatever needs doing and prune them and stick them under the shower. They look better for it and I feel better too!
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@Anora_Eldorath (6028)
• United States
16 Feb 09
I think this is a wonderful tool to help with depression. I think it's just good for everyone to be honest. There is something about a bright bunch of flowers, a pretty tapestry, a brightly lit candle decoration, etc that help one leave one's problems and enjoy a happy moment.
I enjoy flower arranging, so that's what I do when I want to pick myself up.
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@nekonyanta (892)
• Philippines
15 Feb 09
Hi there. I tend to get grumpy/depressed about my job quite a lot so when I do, I usually take a break (a day off or two) to relax and do the things I enjoy. Also, I find that treating myself out to a nice meal or to snacks I enjoy once in a while really motivates me quite a lot.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Feb 09
My days off tend to center around my kids and their days off but a good meal definitely helps too!
