There’s a lot of talk about happiness and happiness projects. I like to keep a list of things I can do that make me happy/will lighten a dark or anxious mood when I find myself in one. Here’s a sample of items on my list:
- Listen to cheesy 80s music – the cheesier the better
- Watch stupid comedies – Zoolander, Billy Madison, and the likes
- Watch a few episodes of Friends or Big Bang Theory
- Read a book or a short story
- Go for a walk
- Go to a cafe and get some coffee
- Call a friend
- Send a message to a friend on FB
- Make a list of things I’m grateful for
- Go for a run
- Do something crafty
- Draw something
- Write
- Listen to spiritual music
- Listen to classical music
- Read about other people’s success stories
- Read a motivational blog post
- Hug my son
- Hug a cat
- Go to a pet store
- Hug a friend
- Send a note to a friend appreciating them
- Help someone else
- Volunteer for a cause
- Find something funny about the distressing situation
- Make up a song about what’s causing me anxiety, worry, stress, or strife – bonus points for making it funny
- Get outdoors
You get the idea. It’s nice sometimes to have a list of things that you can do if you’re feeling a case of the blahs. What does your list look like?
