10 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER DAY

New year has started, Christmas is over, we all probably took our decorations down, it's probably very cold if you live in a colder climate, it's also grey and it gets dark really early, we've all came back to school, university, work or any other responsibility you might have and it's very easy to get into slump and feel like you've forgotten how your smile looks like. January can also be a very good month for you, it doesn't have to be blue, blah or boring, it can be a good month with one (or couple) of days frown in which are just not nice for you. If everything goes wrong, there are things you can do to make it go right. There is hope, there are things you could do to make your day brighter, to make yourself happier and smile with a big and bright smile!

1. Paint your nails different colors. 

Normal is boring, isn't it? Pick two or three different colors, do some polka dots, stripes or smiley faces or better, paint your nails all the colors of the rainbow. No matter how old are you, rainbow nails are always cool! Maybe not on the day of your job interview, but you get the idea.

2. Play with your pet. 

I still try to figure out how on earth I lived before we got our gorgeous Luna running around our home. Animals bring so much happiness, when you're not feeling okay, you can hug your animal, squeeze them a little bit (I can't help myself) and hear how they purr or bark or do other sounds that animals do and you really will feel better.

3. Watch a movie you love. 

The one which always puts you in the best mood, the one that always makes you smile, and the one where you know the majority of the words. Just sit comfortably, turn the lights off and have a very cozy evening while enjoying the movie. Or just watch Gilmore Girls or Friends - these two never fail to make me warm and fuzzy inside!

4. Write it out. 

I've owned a journal from the time I was 10 years old and my writing has obviously changed a lot since then but I never gave up the idea of having it. I love writing, every day before I go to sleep, I write in several notebooks and I always feel better after doing it. You don't even have to have a journal of your own, you can just pick up the piece of paper and let your hand write your thoughts. Try it, I think you will like it!

5. Breathe. 

When we are stressed, anxious or just tired we forget to breathe properly sometimes and it's really not good. Every once in a while sit down, don't let anything or anyone distract you, close your eyes and just breathe really deeply. You can count as well - breathe in while you count to 4 and breathe out at the same rhythm. You will instantly feel calmer and much better.

6. Buy yourself some flowers. 

You should not wait for someone else to buy you flowers, you can buy them yourself. Your room will look prettier, brighter and it will make you smile.

7. Have a little dance party in your room. 

Play music really loudly, sign at the top of your lungs (I'm sure neighbors won't mind this too much) and dance until you can't move anymore. You will sweat a little and you will forget about your bad mood.

8. Clean your room a little bit. 

I believe in saying tidy room, tidy mind because I can't concentrate will all the mess around me so instead of getting the clutter make your life a little bit more complicated than it needs to be, clean your room as often as you can. And make your bed in the morning! I know it seems a little pointless, but it's worth it, your room will be a lot nicer this way.

9. Wear the most beautiful underwear you have. 

No one needs to know that you are wearing a pink bra with sparkles or panties with little owls on it, what matters is that you will feel nicer having this little secret with yourself.

10. Look at the mirror, look straight into your eyes and smile with a very big smile to yourself. 

Do this every time you leave your home and you will have your day to a better start.

Now it's your turn. What do you do when you are feeling blue? 

P.S I just noticed it's my 300th post on the blog!!!