Anything to uplift the spirit?

[Starrlight]

I’m depressed and really don’t want to waste the day being miserable. Any ideas to lift the mood?

[trs179]

Could try some yoga or other physical activity. Or zone out with some music and a jig saw puzzle.

[Starrlight in reply to trs179]

Thanks maybe I’ll jump on the trampoline with the kiddos!

[Hidden]

Listening to upbeat music sometimes helps

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Perfect. I’ll listen to Friday I’m In Love by The Cure. Thanks.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Really helped thanks. Now I think I’ll continue this listening to music all day.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Yay! 🙂👍👍

[thara9643]

Art is good for depression

[Starrlight in reply to thara9643]

So true. Thank you so!

[Sunnidayz1]

Hi Star! Love u lady!😊🤗

Hearing great things about myself always uplifts my spirits...lol I dont give myself enough credit so emphasizing the positive goes a long way for me. Let me try that strategy on you. This is how I see you Star... Ready?

I believe you are a very intelligent, caring, kind, beautifil individual. I believe you are a wonderful mom. I believe you are strong- a strong woman that people look up to. You are a creative down-to- earth human being who gives without taking. You are truly a great soul and your wonderful spirit shines through in whatever you do. You work hard to better yourself for yourself and for your family. And you get an A+ with a million hearts in my book!

It's all the truth! No fluff!!!

How's that my friend? How do u feel?

😘😘😘

Love u lady💪

Sunni🤗😘❤🌻🦄

[Starrlight in reply to Sunnidayz1]

Awww that is great; amazingly so, thank you so soooooomuch. I appreciate you! My therapist told me yesterday that whenever I start to put myself down to grab hold of an elephant stone I picked out and say good things about myself. 😘

[Sunnidayz1 in reply to Starrlight]

All the truth! And I think that's a wonderful idea. I think Im going to do that as well. We are so quick to think so negatively. Lets try to choose to think differently for our own sanity. It's self love. And self love is the key to calming the mind and joy. The brain goes to the negative easily. It's being human in this day and age!

[Starrlight in reply to Sunnidayz1]

Let’s all remind each other to use self love!

[Starrlight in reply to Sunnidayz1]

I see you as a brave energetic smart beautiful fun soul.

[Hidden]

This will depend on your belief system, , but, if you're into meditation, angels, what has helped me is

listening to a short guided meditation on YouTube . Something about angels and love or your guides and love. If it sounds weird or hokey, I get it. Sometimes I think of a loved one who cared about me watching over me....again depends on what you believe. 🙂👼

As trs179 said, upbeat 🎶 music. Sometimes, yes, I dance alone in the kitchen.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I am very into meditation, God, angels just not in any religion though. Thank you thank you thank you I will give it a try.

P.s. I love that you dance in the kitchen

[melbrown]

Get out in nature. Yesterday we saw a hawk (on the fence across from my house) & 2 deer on my way to work. It lifted my spirits & thought of them during the day.

Also, hang with the kiddos. It always lifts me up when my friends 2 little ones pop up on our zoom get together. Nice to know they still love their Tickle Monster (their name for me)

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

I want to so badly to go into nature but I’m also sick suddenly. Maybe next week I hope. Hawks are my spirit guides!!! I see them as a sign that good is coming. You are so lucky. Ha I spend most of my time playing around with my kiddos. How old are your 2 little ones?

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

Still sick? Did you call the doctor, yet? Hope the family is taking good care of you.

My friends' kids? I think they are at their grandparents this week, so didn't get to see them on our weekly zoom night. They are 4 & 7. I don't have any kids if my own.... yet.

Feel better hun.

Ps. The hawk was so beautiful. We rarely see them, so it was a nice surprise.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Oh I got over that sickness... I think this is from a new med Mirtazapine.

Oh they are your friends kids that so nice. 4 and 7 are fun ages.

[birdtheword]

Treat yourself to something delicious!! And maybe put on a favorite outfit, even if you don't have anywhere to "show it off", you can still feel good wearing it

[Starrlight in reply to birdtheword]

So smart I love the wear a nice outfit! I think I’ll stick cauliflower in soup so I can feel healthier. Thank you Birdtheword!