Okay, so your life seems to be about over. Maybe from a breakup, maybe from the worst fight you've ever been in with your best friend, maybe from getting fired from your job or maybe you just don't know what to do next. Whatever it is, remind yourself that life is difficult and not a walk in the park, but rather life is about experiences that challenge your personal growth. Being in this position recently, here are some things that I've come up with to help your heart, mind, and soul to bring joy and excitement into your life when nothing seems to be going right.
1. Redecorate your room.
This is a lot easier said than done, and boy is it a tough job. But a lot of the time, all people need is some change in their life and redecorating your room is a perfect way to achieve that. Grab some paint samples from Home Depot, choose a color that you like, and paint away. Paint some canvases to bring out your inner artist and move some furniture around. I'm always for changing the unchangeable.
2. Delete old conversations on your computer and phone.
This might be the most refreshing action; a lot of the times we are stuck in a rut when we feel as though the people in our lives aren't meeting our standards, whether that is not calling us when we want someone to talk to or leaving us out. By deleting old texts and old conversations, this gives us a reminder that we don't need anyone who brings us down. I'm not saying to remove everyone from your life, but by doing this is a reminder that you are your own being.
3. Try a new restaurant.
Food is anyone's best friend and it has a therapeutic healing that comes with it. By trying a new restaurant with someone or even going by yourself is a refreshing and exciting way to get your mind off things.
4. Become the healthiest you.
There is no better revenge than becoming extremely hot. Exercise is scientifically beneficial for everything in your physical body as well as your mental and emotional state. Make a nutrition plan, make a workout plan, and challenge yourself. There is honestly no better time than now!
5. Read a good book (or many!)
Since you have more alone time than usual, this is a perfect opportunity to catch up on those books that you have been meaning to read. Jump on Amazon or go to Barnes and Noble to read some great books to bring out your inner nerd- it's good for your brain AND you might actually learn something!
6. Get coffee with a good friend or relative.
There is nothing better than feeling like there are people out there who care about your wellbeing. Getting coffee with someone who loves you and truly cares about you is a good, refreshing way to remind yourself that there is good in the world and there are good people who want the best for you. Keeping things inside is not healthy and venting to someone who cares will feel really good.
7. Emerge yourself in nature.
Go outside, take a hike, and breathe in some fresh air. Sometimes all you need is a reminder that life is so much bigger than your problems and there is a lot to be thankful for.
Hopefully these things to do when things aren't going your way were helpful to you- and remember that life is hard but there is always something to smile about. Remain thankful for the things that you do have and remind yourself that sometimes there is nowhere to go but up!
