List Up

Do you ever have one of those days where you get out of bed, and immediately think, "I am going back to bed."? And its not likely that you can go back to bed, but for some reason you can't quite put your finger on, you just don't have the mental, emotional capacity to be jolly. Anyone? No, just me? Okay, well, here is my list of ways to cheer myself up. Feel free to use any of them if ever you find yourself in this particular frame of mind.

• Blame the weather! It is almost always possible to blame your mood on rain, snow, cold or the sheer length of the season you are in. And it makes me feel just a tiny bit better to think its out of my control.
• Go outside! This one is so hard to do when you feel crappy, but if I force myself to take even the shortest walk, it lifts my mood. (I do see the irony in blaming the weather and then going out into.)
• Listen to Music! Here's to the Ipod! Skip songs that aren't your favourites, and skip songs that are wonderful, but too sad for your mood. Sing out loud, and if you really want to cheer up, dance!
• Have a laugh! Turn to the Comedy Network. Read the comics in the paper. Tickle your kids. Whatever it takes to make you giggle. You know this one works.
• Downward Dog! I cannot stress enough what a difference Yoga makes in my life. Mind, body, spirit.

I have also been known to eat cookies, lay in bed watching TV, and go shopping. I'm not sure those are the most healthy alternatives, but they work in a pinch.

What do you do to cheer yourself up on those not-so-great days?