Write a list of memories that make you happy.
You know those "remember when" conversations you have with your friends? Write them down! Looking back on these memories on your own time later will remind you that there are better days. There will always be better days. When you have a hard time remembering who you were, these memories will remind you of just that. That sadness you feel like nothing will get better? Remember it is only temporary. You've felt like this before, or maybe you haven't. Whatever it may be, you will conquer it because you know you will find the person in those memories again no matter how long it takes.
Invest in your room.
Your room is where you spend most of your time, especially during quarantine. Make it somewhere you always want to be. Throw out those empty bottles on your desk that are spilling onto the floor. Take those dishes to the sink. Open the curtains, the sun is out. Rearrange your furniture. Buy a new plant. Change your sheets. Invest in things that you think would look good in your space. Surrounding yourself with things that look nice and make you feel at home can instantly lift your spirits. This is your sanctuary. You want to be able to walk in and instantly feel relief. This is your safe place, somewhere you can let all your guards down and be yourself.
Go for a walk.
Get some fresh air! Put on your mask and head outside. Maybe you want to put on a cute outfit too. Get dressed up. Take yourself out on a date, or even just a walk with some good music. If you wake up early, you could grab some breakfast. if you're not feeling up for that, there's a sunset every day, and a good sunset may be just what you need. Maybe the morning sun and sunsets are not your thing, but stars are. Take a walk at night (while staying safe of course) and take a moment to look up at the stars. There are so many things to love and find happiness in.
Call or meet up with a couple of friends.
You miss your friends? Call them up and ask them how they've been. if you do not have enough energy to engage in a verbal conversation, text them! Maybe you want to meet up with your friends instead. Make sure everyone is safe and plan a day together. You could go thrifting, or maybe to brunch, or even both. You could make tickets to go to a museum. Sometimes a good day with those you feel happiest around is all you need. However, you should do this when you feel most comfortable. Do not force yourself to hang out with people just because you are sad and need a distraction. A lot of times you may not have the energy to be social and in no way are you obligated to be.
Finally, just let out a good cry or scream, whichever you prefer.
I saved the best, and most important, for last.
Let yourself be sad! Let out that cry you have been holding in. If you need to scream turn on some loud music and let it out. You could even drive to a field and scream until you feel okay again.
Quarantine has forced a lot of us to spend much more time in isolation than we have ever had to before. Being alone with your thoughts can be consuming sometimes. It makes the silence so incredibly loud. You may not even be sure why you have been feeling exhausted with yourself and that is completely normal. Your feelings are still valid. It takes a lot for someone to acknowledge that they may need help. Taking the steps you need to take to make yourself feel better requires bravery and strength. Sometimes you think you want to disappear, but all you really want is to be found.
