-Dress in bright colors , this always seems to help me, I feel like I radiate positive energy by donning colorful clothes. For example, today I wore a bright purple dress by Silence + Noise, a fuchsia hat from Aldo, zebra stripped earrings from Claires, and an assortment of sparkly jewelry.
-Self Photo Shoot, yes this seems a little self-absorbed, and I too dislike girls who post albums on facebook devoted to multiple shots of themselves, but what I’m suggesting is something different. It’s more celebrating who you are, and appreciating yourself. So grab a camera, don Mardi Gras beads, and sparkly masks, and go camera happy! (Note: You may, or may not post them to facebook, but realize no one wants to scroll through a dozen photos of your face).
-Exercise, yes this may not suit your taste, but I find it actually does help. Whether I’m running or longboarding, my mind is clear, and focused solely on the task at hand. Either negotiating an icy hill, or concentrating on my breathing. Exercise forces you to focus your energy on one task, making you forget you were sad to begin with.
-Read Poetry, I feel like this is a given, since this is a poetry blog. Sometimes I’ll read some sad poems, or maybe go back to an old favorite. Either way I become relaxed, and can think clearly about my problems.
Those are just a few of my solutions, I’m sure other people have some helpful things to do when their sad as well. I feel the only way to deal with a bad day is to have a little “me” time, and then move on.
I leave you with the opening stanza to one of my favorite poems, I would post the whole thing, but it would take up the entire page, and then some. Enjoy!
Augeries of Innocence By: William Blake
To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
Lyrical Love,
Cara
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