Watch out - psychologists warn us that too much bad news can lead to depression.
But you can feel better about your life today with these timely tips.
- Go "Smalking.
" You have heard of power walking.
Now you have smile walking - smalking.
Just walk - and smile.
It is the ultimate anti-depressant - and much more fun than moping. - Clean something.
Clean out a drawer, organize a closet, scoop the trash out of the car, or sweep the front porch.
(Cleaning out the refrigerator counts - cleaning out that whole gallon of ice cream by yourself, with a spoon, maybe not.
) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
Make way for new ideas, new energy, new health and see just how much better you feel. - Play a little.
Does your inner child love to stomp in puddles, feed the ducks, or search for a four leaf clover? Or maybe you would enjoy dusting off the piano or that old guitar you used to play.
Skip a rock, go down a slide, play hopscotch or kick the can - you do remember how, don't you? Dig out the cards, the crossword puzzle or even the crayons - put a little color in your life! - Breathe.
Really, take a few really deep breaths, the kind that fill your belly as well as your chest.
Find a space away from the crowds and breathe.
Breathe in through your nose, out through gently pursed lips, repeat .
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repeat .
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Aaaah - can't you just feel your blood pressure going down? - End your day with gratitude.
Before you sleep, think of some things for which you are grateful.
Make them different each day.
They can be big things like a new job, as basic as finding the energy to get out of bed this morning, or as beautifully simple as a hug from a child.
Whatever you are grateful for today, write it down.
You will soon find you have a long list -- and life will look a lot better.