Whenever I am sad, sometimes I'll make a list of things that make me happy, smile or laugh.
Here's a list of things that might make you smile, when you're feeling down! From videos, to pictures, to activities, to websites, there's many things to try and explore!
1. Buzz and the Dandelions
If you love babies as much as I do, you'll love this video. This video of a baby laughing never fails to make me smile.
2. Dogs (or Cats)
Krista Mangulsone
Playing with animals always boosts your mood!
3. Look at Pictures of Dogs or Cats
Check out this website for cute puppy gifs.
4. This Graph!
ourworldindata.org
It shows that a smaller percentage of the world's population is living in poverty than at any time in the past 200 years. Check out the link to look at the numbers for specific years.
5. Another funny video
This video also gives me a good chuckle.
6. Listen to a Happy Music Playlist
Priscilla Du Preez
Try one of these: Have A Great Day! or Feelin' Good
7. Take A Nice Warm Bubble Bath
Take a few minutes at the end of the day to relax. Pull out a bath bomb or your favorite bath soap and soak in the scents.
8. Buy a Succulent
weheartit.com
They are so cute to look at and so fun to decorate your living space with!
9. Hang Out With Your Friends
Matheus Ferrero
Your friends always know how to cheer you up when you're feeling down.
10. Dress Up in Your Favorite Outfit and Run a Simple Errand
When you like how you look, you generally feel pretty good. Going out and having people see you in a great mood, puts you in an even better mood.
11. Put On Some Crazy Socks
Every time you look at your feet, you'll have to smile!
12. Commit a Random Act of Kindness
Tom Parsons
Doing good for others makes you feel good. Pay for someone's drink in the Starbuck's line. Offer to help someone with their groceries to their car. Buy some flowers for a friend.
13. Tell Someone How Much They Mean To You
Say all the things that might make them feel better about themselves, and then think about how special you just made them feel. `
When things go wrong, you can keep falling down or you can turn it around and look up. You can shut down or wake up, all over again, starting from right where you're sitting. You can accept that all days won’t always look bright, but commit to finding something worth smiling about.