Everyone has hard times in their lives, that’s for sure. For lots of people, the presidential inauguration caused a lot of stress. For some people, living paycheck to paycheck brings on the depression. Sometimes, breakups take you lower than you thought possible.
Instead of dwelling on all of the negative things going on in your life or in the world – which is hella tempting, I know – finding positive things to do can instantly brighten spirits and make you remember that tomorrow really is another day.
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Take a nap
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Find a new podcast and binge-listen (like My Favorite Murder)
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Take yourself on a date to the movies
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Sing karaoke in a dive bar
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Find a recipe online and make it, even if you can’t cook
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Buy a pack of Oreos and eat as many as you want without feeling guilty
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Watch a Disney movie
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Take aesthetic Instagram photos with your friends
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Read a positive quote list
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Find a new book and read it without interruptions
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Have a dance party in your living room
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Paint your nails a bright color
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Turn your phone off for the entire day
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Treat yo’ self to something you’ve been wanting
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Enjoy a pint of your favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry’s
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Spend time with people who make you laugh
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Take thirty minutes to journal about your feelings
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Read funny websites – like Texts from Last Night or FML
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Spend a whole hour looking at variations on your favorite meme
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Listen to the Hamilton soundtrack from start to finish
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Put on your comfiest pajamas and drink hot chocolate
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Find a funny show to watch on Netflix (like Garfunkel and Oates)
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Paint a watercolor sunset
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Watch your absolute favorite movie
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Listen to your favorite uplifting song on repeat
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Call a friend you haven’t had time to talk to in a while
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Go on a Tinder date (if it sucks, at least you have a good story!)
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Meditate
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Do some yoga
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Online window shop – fill a cart with things you want and then close the browser
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Call your mom
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Take a bath with a nice bath bomb, bottle of wine, and soothing music
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Look through old photographs that make you smile
No matter what you do, emphasizing the good in life is bound to make you happier and feel like things will get better.
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