When you feel sad or down, it can be hard to know what you can do to feel better, especially when you don’t have much energy.

I recently wrote a post called Self Care For Bad Mental Health Days, which talked about the five best things you can do for yourself when you feel low. However, there are some specific things you can do that will make you feel better so in this post, I wanted to share 50 little things that can instantly boost your mood. Enjoy!

  1. Stretch your body.
  2. Water a houseplant.
  3. Sing or play an instrument.
  4. Take a bubble bath.
  5. Read a book.
  6. Journal.
  7. Call a friend.
  8. Do a puzzle.
  9. Light some candles.
  10. Watch a good movie.
  11. Meditate.
  12. Practice Emotional Freedom Technique.
  13. Tidy a space in your home.
  14. Make a hot drink.
  15. Go to the hair salon.
  16. Sunbathe.
  17. Listen to an uplifting playlist.
  18. Pet an animal.
  19. Take a nap.
  20. Give yourself a pretty manicure.
  21. Buy flowers for yourself.
  22. Take yourself on a date.
  23. Make your favourite meal.
  24. Make pretty water.
  25. Go shopping with a friend.
  26. Bake cupcakes.
  27. Doodle.
  28. Visit a museum.
  29. Write a poem or story.
  30. Knit or sew.
  31. Do an exercise class.
  32. Change your sheets.
  33. Do a sudoku or crossword puzzle.
  34. Take a short walk.
  35. Go and get ice cream.
  36. Practice affirmations in the mirror.
  37. Watch your favourite sitcom.
  38. Wash your hair.
  39. Exfoliate your body.
  40. Give yourself a facial.
  41. Practice earthing.
  42. Make a gratitude list.
  43. Plan a day out or mini break.
  44. Make a colourful (fruit) salad.
  45. Have a dance party.
  46. Put on your favourite outfit.
  47. Wrap yourself in a blanket cocoon.
  48. Make a pillow fort.
  49. Have a good cry.
  50. Go cloud gazing/star gazing.

There are 50 self care/feel good ideas for when you feel down. Remember this too shall pass and you’ll feel better soon!

Lots of love,

Natalie

xxx