I like to paint, so I just take my brushes and paint.
It is so soothing to feel the soft strokes of the brush on canvas.
I just love to make a beautiful, colorful mess.
Priscilla Du Preez
It is analogous to breaking things and shouting for me.
1.I treat myself to a bath with my favorite smells and my favorite music.
A thriller or a drama usually.
I then get involved in that world and leave mine for a bit.
4.PutGreat British Bake Offon in the background.
Doesnt matter why, or how long.
A few minutes outside is usually a good thing for me.
Enjoying the nice weather, the view, how busy or quiet the area is.
Its the little things.
7.I like to just find a puzzle of some kind and have a go at solve it.
8.Puppy and Kitten compilations on YouTube.
9.Listen to good music and dance to it like no ones watching.
Because no one is.
10.I listen to podcasts or watch videos of Karl Pilkington.
Never fails to cheer me up.
11.Some motherfucker said you could literally smile and trick your brain into being happier.
I hate how it actually works sometimes.
12.I call my long-distance boyfriend to watch something together if were available at the same time.
13.I listen to Ninja Sex Party/Dan Avidan in general.
14.I listen to soft and soulful music.
15.I like to paint, so I just take my brushes and paint.
It is so soothing to feel the soft strokes of the brush on canvas.
I just love to make a beautiful, colorful mess.
It is analogous to breaking things and shouting for me.
Makes me feel better to think that at least Im productive today.
17.I play video games to distract me from the harsh realities of life.
18.Look at old photographs and try and remember the good old memories.
20.Drive around and blast my favorite music with the windows rolled down at night.
Cant be sad or upset when youre grateful.
23.If I can, I take a nap or just go to sleep for the night.
My doctor told me an analogy for mental health that I always find helpful.
Mental health is like a table.
Im always exhausted and sleep-deprived so thats usually the table leg Im missing, so any rest helps.
25.Helping out a stranger is always a nice pick me up.
You gotta try it.
28.I go for a walk.
Never fails to clear my mind and brighten my mood.
29.Listen to music, its not a lot but it makes me so much better.
Eventually it goes away and I dont even notice the sadness.
