THINGS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SMILE

When we are feeling down there are a few little tricks to help you smile again. Below are my top tips for for giving yourself some instant highs and remember laughing is contagious.

1. Youtube have the best round-ups of TV news bloopers and funny animal videos that are always a guaranteed laugh.

2. Baking cakes is said to be a great way to beat the blues. Just ask writer Marian Keyes. She said it was the best way for her to beat depression...

3. Lets pump it, one two three four and lift... Exercise!! Yes for some people the thoughts of exercise makes them squirm but you feel great afterwards. I think the sweat in your body is just dying to escape so let it free.

3. Renting a comedy, going to a gig or heading to the cinema can be uplifting, why well because as I said...

"Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert" (Helpguide.org)

4. Going on a journey on your bike, in your car, on the train or whatever is a great way to feel free, alive and think about the world you live in.

5. This works well combined with the above. Going on a journey and treating yourself to a nice cup of coffee, hot chocolate with marshmallows, an ice-cream or even a scone with cream and jam. Heavenly stuff.

6. If you don't minding spending a few quid, then getting your hair cut can be a great way to lift your self esteem. As the annoying slogan goes "you're worth it". Yes its so true... but clearly not for this cat below

7. Being around animals is said to be a great way to relieve stress and to detour your negative feelings.

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