Everyone struggles with being a little sad, or a little under the mental weather, and when you’re having a rough time, the hardest thing to do is figure out how to get out of it. There are tricks that some of us use to feel a bit better – chocolate and TV – but that’s temporary fixes and you’ll end up being sad again. Sometimes you need something drastic that you may not have thought of. It’s tough, but a phone call to your sister or mom might be the best thing, or it also might be the worst thing. Let’s explore some other options that can help your outlook on life.
A New Car
Maybe it’s time for a new car. The reason is that often a car is associated with being an unobtainable luxury item. Every time we hit the driver’s seat we resent the old car that we’re stuck driving, hoping it doesn’t break down. But imagine getting into your car and not having that worry, and feeling comfortable and like you’re actually a somebody. Cars are not as hard to get as they once were, prices are actually reasonable. Check out the West Covina Nissan either in person or online at www.downtownnissan.com and you’ll see what we’re talking about. It’s not so hard to get an affordable snazzy new car, and that will help your mood while in the car and also at home when you realize you can actually make it through.
Less Social Media
We often forget that Facebook and other social media outlets are not real life, they are the faces put forward in a carefully crafted manner by our friends and family. Then why do we compare our lives to these fabricated silver lining versions of people’s lives? It’s natural, we do it, we all do it. One way to feel less overwhelmed and depressed is to simply cut down on your social media time, big time. Don’t let yourself just waste time on there looking at what others are doing. You’ll feel much better if you read a book or actually go out for a walk. Anything other than sitting like a lump on the couch living vicariously through the polished 2-dimensional lives of others.
Get a Pet
There’s nothing quite like having a welcoming home committee by a loved one or ones when you get home. We’re talking of the four-legged variety. Cats and dogs love their owners, they don’t know why, they don’t get to choose, but they are excited when you get home. If you need lower maintenance, get a cat, if you need more dependence so that you feel more useful, get a dog. They both require attention and care, and both provide a great amount of joy and love. A pet can really turn your frown upside down.
