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Things to Make You Smile :)

We all have those days when we're just in a mood...and not a good one! If you ever find yourself feeling down or moody for no particular reason, here are a few of my tips to put a smile on your face! Actually, I would suggest doing all of these things on a regular basis. Laughter is good for the soul. :)

-Watch YouTube videos of laughing babies. If this doesn't make you laugh, I don't know what will!
-Dance like a wild crazy maniac for 5 minutes-try it! You'll feel better, I promise! Just go nuts.
-Read some encouraging Bible scriptures-The Psalms are a good place to start.

-Go for a walk and appreciate everything around you-the sights, the smells, the wind blowing through your hair. Be thankful that you have eyes to see, ears to hear, and feet to walk with.
-Soak up the sun for 10-15 minutes. For me, this instantly makes me feel better!

-Take a ride with all the windows down and blast the radio up loud-I'd recommend oldies music!
-Make funny faces at yourself in the mirror. Try to make the ugliest face you can. I swear, it cracks me up everytime. Okay,  maybe that one just works for me, haha!
-Hug someone!

-Go outside and do some cartwheels! Really-do it, I dare you!
-Spend time with a dog. They give unconditional love and bring so much joy! Snuggling up to my doggy always makes me feel happy! :)
 
"A cheerful disposition is good for your health;
gloom and doom leave you bone-tired."
Proverbs 17:22(MSG)
 
 
What are some things you do for an instant "pick-me-up"?

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  1. Melissa CunninghamSeptember 7, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    love your list-
    i run when i need a pickme up,but i also
    i make weird faces while im driving-and make it a point to look at other drivers while my face is all goofafied---cracks me up when i get reactions..
    also getting my little baby boyto belly laugh melts my heart and fills me with pure joy-
    and when i have a free minute i go to that autocorrect website-gets me rolling every time

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    1. LindsaySeptember 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      Haha! I love the looking at other people with your goofy face!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    great tips! I was just thinking this morning that dogs definitely have the right idea about life. I can say "wanna go?" or "I'm gonna get that ball!" and they go crazy! Cracks me up and their enthusiasm is contagious.

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    1. LindsaySeptember 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      They sure do! Just the smallest things make them happy-they are such a joy!

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  3. andis03September 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I like to go outside and shoot some hoops. My girls and I also like to go onto YouTube and watch funny cat videos. It's hysterical!!!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    My boxer always cheers me up- she is about 9 months old and she is the cutest, sweetest dog ever!

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