How to be less sad…

I’m going to be very honest here… Lately I don’t feel motivated or inspired to write, but I’m going to. Maybe it’s because my mood change since last week and I have a lot a sad thoughts on my mind. I know is normal to have those moments (I’m human), but usually I’m a happy spirit and gets on my nerve feeling this way.

So.. instead of holding everything back on my mind, I’m going to share it and I’m going to make a list of things that can help me or you get back on track when feeling low. 🙂

Causes for my weird state of mind (if you want to know…if not, skip to the list below):

1. It’s too freaking cold!!!!! I don’t mind a little bit of cold, but right now, 18 degrees, is too much. I just miss the beach, the warm, the freedom of not having tons of layers. And want to be with a cute cotton dress and my sandals. I’m really a beach kind of girl.

I remember last February.. I was surfing and I got tired and lay down on the sand to rest with the gentle sound of the waves and when I woke up I thought I was in a dream: blue sky, sounding waves, sun and nobody had stolen from me haha…sigh, that was my life…. why I came to NY? ok ok I know why. However, I guess this weather is putting me in a sad mood. I don’t feel like going out and I don’t like to be in my apartment..but if I go out, I kind of suffer. So blahhh can’t wait until gets more warm. I guess this is my ultimate test: Can I handle the cold winter? I said I will give this city a try…Oh my, I’m trying with this one!

2. I miss my family and friends too much!! Yep… I’m a very affectionate person and having 3% of affection here is making me sad too. I can’t wait to go back home and refill that space of love that’s empty right now. I mean, I have tons of love to give, but nobody’s is giving me anything back…like a good hug, a good kiss, a genuine smile..that stuff! Oh sorry, some friends in the city are excluded from this (you’re my 3%).

3. I’m kind of disappointed with a friend. I guess I need to talk to this person soon. I don’t want to put more dirt under the rock. And still have to learn about this quote: “No expectations= No Disappointments”

4. There’s one more thing that put me like this… it’s something that I wanted, but didn’t work out…and no… I’m not going to say what it was. But I had high hopes and now I have to move on. Moving on.. it’s kind of hard sometimes.

Anyways, moving on… here are a list of 10 things that can put me or anyone back on track:

1. Get wool socks for this winter. Warm feet, happy face! This only applies for the people experiencing my same trauma.

2. Smile to strangers…haha I love to do this! They always get confused when I smile at them, but usually they smile back at me. Feels good.

3. Read my articles again: The Power of the Smile and Happiness Is The Way. I have to give myself the advice I give to others.

4. Watch more comedy…with wine, please.

5. Surround myself with positive and happy people.

6. Make a list of what I’ve learned when things don’t go my way and do something about it! I usually say: ” If you can’t control things, just move on” and yes! is kind of true. Example: I can’t control the weather. I must learn to walk around the snow. ❤

7. Talk or write to someone when you feel low/sad. It’s better when you have someone to cheer you up.

8. Read something funny or motivational that helps you get back on track. WordPress has tons of good writers with great articles, give it a try!

9. Do something for you: listen to your favorite music, dance, yoga, buy something for you, get a haircut or eat on your favorite restaurant.

10. Have SEX! haha I’m kidding! sigh… hahaha Make a joke! Don’t take life too seriously, have fun!!!!!

I hope this works out for you. I feel great now! Thanks for reading me.

Have a nice day! 🙂

xoxo,

Cristina