How to Feel Better

Ok, so I'm feeling much better the last few weeks, less lethargic, more oomph, definately not low like I was was the school holidays. It's got me thinking about what I now do to keep myself on the up. On the whole I try to keep my head in a positive space, but that is sometimes harder than it seems. I try not wear black, bright colours for me where possible, I don't care if I look like an explosion in a paint factory, I feel alive! That's what matters! I read...a lot, it relaxes me and takes me away from everyday life...escape is good! I listen to my happy music. I watch comedy programmes, I try to not watch anything dark and depressing...I even stopped watching game of thrones because I was fed up with ever character I Ike being beaten to pulp or dying! ( ok I admit I did go back to it just so I could watch the end of the series.....in which nearly everyone dies!). I went for. Reiki session, now I didn't think it made much difference, I did feel very relaxed and centred after it but looking back it was after the reiki session that started to feel back on the up, so I might revisit that after all. I was going to go the a meditation class, but thanks to chemo brain I turned up on the wrong day. I've now got a book ( ok it's only Meditation for Dummies, but it gives very good tips) and will start taking time out to practise the techniques. Though I have to say I don't think us scots are genetically geared for calm ,meditative inner peace. We are much more drink, love, fight ( and not necessarily in that order). We love a good argument, we're fuelled by anger ( have you seen a scots person lose their temper? It's pretty damn scarey, and we love to slam doors ( and there is nothing more frustrating to us than when try to slam a door only for it not do so ) I mean how many scottish Dalai Lamas have there been? None, there has never been a Scottish Dalai Lama, I rest my case, my argument is proven! Anyway I will give inner peace a chance, if nothing else it should help free me from the feeling that I was unbalanced internally. It sounds daft but that was how I felt, all scrambled up and definately not at peace. So here are my tips : Smile, even if you don't feel like it, it will eventually help you feel happier. Escape, read a book, watch a film, listen to music. Get out the house, even if it's only for a wee walk in the sunshine. Sit on your arse, it doesn't matter if the housework isn't done. Pamper yourself, take time to do your nails or feet, have a bubble bath, shampoo your head even if you don't have hair, the massage effect does wonders. Have a wee drink or some chocolate or just something you fancy. Sit down, have a cup of tea and just enjoy some peace and quiet. Phone a friend and have a good bitch. Sometimes you just have to get it all out,its ok to feel angry! If your husband snore and is keeping you awake, give him a good kick in the shins....that one always makes feel better and I find it a great aid to a nice relaxing sleep! Xxx