Cheering Yourself Up

[lupestripe]

In these times of economic crisis coupled with the fact that it is January, it is very easy to be infected with a sense of gloom. So how do you cheer yourself up in times like these? Usually, all I do is try and achieve more, working my tail off but even that doesn't seem to be working very well at the moment. Any tips?

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[avon-deer.livejournal.com]

Masturbate more.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Hmm, good idea. Although at the moment, that might be nigh on impossible ;)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Hmm, indeed. Perhaps I should invest ;)

[shep-shepherd.livejournal.com]

Buy (and read) a good book :)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I have loads of books I keep meaning to read, it's just finding the time to do it. I'm getting a lot done but crap seems to be filling any free time I have. May have to take your idea on board though.

[schnee.livejournal.com]

1) Physical activity. Ride your bike (if you haven't got one, get one). Go to the gym.
2) Chocolate. Not great if you want to lose weight, but it works; for a healthier alternative, try fruits (such as Golden Delicious apples).
3) Hot baths. Nice and relaxing.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I go to the gym three/four times a week and it does work but I am often so tired before I get there, I question whether it is a good idea. In the end it normally is though as I feel reinvigorated after a good gym session. My home town is not great to be riding around on a bike hun lols.

I don't have a bath but the chocolate one seems a good suggestion. I kept meaning to watch a DVD and have a pizza on Monday evening but my friend dragged me to the pub instead. Was a good night but not the relaxing time I really needed.

[salith.livejournal.com]

Have a good time with friends =D

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

That's difficult where I live as I don't have too many that are local. Also, a lot of my friendships seem to revolve around drinking and alcohol tends to make things worse really.

[blueberrybadger.livejournal.com]

Get high

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Could do that - expensive though.

[metamorphosys.livejournal.com]

I usually just work really hard. Other than that, if it doesn't work, then I focus on those I care about and help them as much as I can. Good luck :) Take care.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

That's what I try to do as it often blots out the negative feelings I often get but at the moment I am constantly tired and fear I am working myself into the ground. That's not good either, I need to find a balance.

[redmoor.livejournal.com]

Huh how about a cheese and wine eveing with some friends :P

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Fancy doing it this weekend? It's highly likely I will have all of Monday off.

[balto-mike.livejournal.com]

For me it depends what is affecting me. But always a good conversation with friends makes me normally feel much better afterwards since sometimes it can help me tackle what is making me gloomy.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I tend to find it depends on the friends but then I guess that's normal. Plus I always have this fear that I am dumping my problems on them and that makes me feel guilty :(

[tungro.livejournal.com]

Do some stuff you've been meaning to do for a while but haven't got round to doing.

For example, me learning to drive in the depths of winter :) Or sorting out your filing cabinet with music blaring from the speakers. Or watching that DVD you got two years ago that you've not managed to find time to watch.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

There is so much stuff lols - I compiled a list at the back end of last year and of the 14 things I really want to do, I am currently realising 5 of them. I guess it's better than nothing I suppose. Wish I wasn't such a perfectionist though...

[fen-ra.livejournal.com]

Cake?

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Or Death?

[springyk.livejournal.com]

Touch Spring's vagina. It is a guaranteed pick-me-up.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Will it mean that I will have to wash my hands?

[patter-snowfox.livejournal.com]

I like to walk in the green from time to time, though now I'm living inland, the coast calls out to me.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I really should do that - any way to get out of Middlesbrough, which is hardly green or pleasant. Thing is it's cold and dreary though. Perhaps I should just stop making excuses.

[marston.livejournal.com]

I like to go walking and try to find somewhere different I haven't seen before - old buildings, that sort of thing. I'm near the river and there's a place I like to sit and think. Failing that I seek company - speaking of which I'll have to see you sometime soon ^^

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I used to do that but the problem with Middlesbrough is that it's not a big place and I have already explored it all. Perhaps that is my problem as I have always loved exploring. Not having a car doesn't help either :(

[wavefox.livejournal.com]

I usually just make sure I get plenty of light. Whenever you do get a sunny day try and be out in it as much as you can, keep the curtains open for as long as you can, turn more lamps/lights on than you usually might. It sounds silly, but it seems to work for me when the weather actually lets it.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I have heard that light works but have not really seen the benefits as of yet. I guess it's the type of light as on grey cloudy days I usually feel terrible. I may try it though as there is something in it :)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Economic crisis? No, not at all. In fact business is stronger than it has ever been. It is affecting a lot of people though and an indirect way that makes me feel down.

I am working on the living with someone I love bit - as soon as property prices become reasonable :)