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Music talking walking eating and repeat! Quick fixes – how I cope, and how you can, too.
Firstly, this is personal to me but may help you. I know myself and can recommend the following. The tricky thing is getting into this habit when you are feeling low. I have a certain amount of get up and go – sometimes it’s gotten up and left, but not always!
My quick and easy fixes
If I can, I do the following quick and easy fixes:
Take pride in my appearance: Looking good makes me feel good. They call make up war paint for that very reason. If I can, I wear lipstick or a full face of make up. This cheers me up.
Play music: Create a mood playlist of your favourite upbeat songs. Youtube is free and sometimes I just play my favourite songs to get myself uplifted.
Get outside: Breathe in fresh air. Walking is free and beneficial to mood, mind and body.
Meet a friend for coffee and a chat: Sometimes it can really take your mind off things to get some social contact.
Do something you enjoy: Whether this is photography, reading, knitting, cooking – something that you can lose a few hours in.
Cook something from scratch: Not only is cooking creative, it is a distraction. Eating healthily has no end of benefits. Of course this is common knowledge, but if you are as governed by mood as I am, it’s very hard not to just get an unhealthy takeaway and crash. Try and invest in cookery books; go to charity shops and pick one up for a £1! You will be proud of yourself for cooking, and have something to eat!
Let me know how you get on with the above, and if they helped 
Reproduced with permission, originally posted on rosalindbutt
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