Let’s face it; we all get a bit down sometimes. Maybe there’s a good reason, maybe no particular reason. No matter the cause, some days you just can’t shake the feeling. Rather than trying to ignore the feeling, repress it, or distract yourself from it with shopping, drinking, bingeing on sweets or some other harmful activity, here are some options that may help you beat the blues and not have a side serving of guilt with it.

1. Find some sunshine – go sit in the sun for ten minutes and soak up some rays.
2. Do some yoga – some yoga moves designed to lift your mood are legs up the wall, downward dog, extended child’s pose and good old standing forward bend. Throw in a backbend and you are all set.
3. Infuse or massage in some mood enhancing aromatherapy oils like wild orange, frankincense, sandalwood, lemon, bergamot, and trusty lavender.
4. Nothing quite like a soak in a bubble bath to make you feel warm and fuzzy, maybe with relaxing music playing to keep you company.
5. A nice cup of tea, or your favourite coffee, savoured slowly.
6. Curl up with your latest magazine or a good book.
7. Do some gardening if that is your thing. Get your hands stuck in the dirt and connect with the earth.
8. Go for a walk on the beach, or in the country. Hug a tree, put your feet in the salty water, breath in the fresh air. Nature is a great refresher.
9. Have a meditation break, even 5 minutes can make a profound difference.
10. If all else fails, take a nap. Sometimes it really is the best option.