Ygerna Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Ok, so I am sat on my sofa feeling sorry for myself, wondering what I can do to cheer myself up. I can't go shopping, on-line or otherwise as I have little money, I can't go out as I am on extremely strong pain killers which make me woosy, and my friends are working or busy. As I have run out of ideas, I thought I ask you all on here... Come on, spam me with your cheery ideas please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 do you have an allotment or veg garden? I always find browsing seed catalogues/web sites and planning what to grow next year cheers me up. read a book. catch up on correspondance. listen to some music. watch the chickens. have a nice relaxing bath. eat some chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I craft & make something. It's nice at the end of the day to say ' look what I've made'! Or I sit in the garden with a hot cuppa watching the chooks for a bit. I often bake a cake or make a nice soup. Or I put some ' feel good' cheery music on. I do something relaxing & self indulgent. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 If you're feeling a bit woozy I would just put on a lovely film and relax on the sofa. That always makes me happy, otherwise it would be a really nice walk but as you're obviously not feeling good don't do that! Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 A cheesy Christmas film would do it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Whenever I or my wife are poorly, we'll curl up in bed with a good book. In fact, we've got several series for which we reach for exactly that purpose. Oh, and if your appetite isn't harmed, don't forget the recuperative powers of a spot of comfort food - a nice hot bowl of soup usually does it for me. So there are my tips; reading and eating. Sums me up, really..... One tip my father received, though, from his Victorian grandmother was this. No matter how sad you're feeling, go and wash your hands and face; it'll make you feel just a little bit better, and will give enough of a lift to let you start thinking a little more positively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 One tip my father received, though, from his Victorian grandmother was this. No matter how sad you're feeling, go and wash your hands and face; it'll make you feel just a little bit better, and will give enough of a lift to let you start thinking a little more positively. This actually does work for me! I also love looking through craft or country-type magazines. There is usually something I see that inspires me. Failing that, I am a real sucker for a well-watched favorite film - one of my best being "Baby Boom" with Diane Keaton. (Oh No! I hear ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I usually either go to bed & have a read,maybe a doze too. Or try to get busy & bung the radio on to something lively (Absolute does it for me!) I am feeling down at the moment - the usual Christmas family problems,but am decorating my jars of jams & chutneys with pretty fabric toppers & listening to Absolute, as well as posting here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 .... - one of my best being "Baby Boom" with Diane Keaton. (Oh No! I hear ) Oh yes! I love that film, adore it in fact!!!!! Country Baby! Love it, it's fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Good lively music does it for me. I usually stir myself go and put the kettle on and stick on the radio, or a good CD or my MP3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I usually either go to bed & have a read,maybe a doze too.Or try to get busy & bung the radio on to something lively (Absolute does it for me!) I am feeling down at the moment - the usual Christmas family problems,but am decorating my jars of jams & chutneys with pretty fabric toppers & listening to Absolute, as well as posting here lol or is that drinking Absolut??? i read or watch a film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Just watched this from another thread - it might cheer you up a little http://video.delfi.ee/video/aO3gv6eT/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 .... - one of my best being "Baby Boom" with Diane Keaton. (Oh No! I hear ) Oh yes! I love that film, adore it in fact!!!!! Country Baby! Love it, it's fab! and I thought I was the only one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Not being at work makes me very cheerful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I think the Major's advice is sound - if I'm feeling low, I read Georgette Heyer or something that's not too taxing and has a happy ending (Trollope or Jane Austen also work in this situation). Or watch a film with a similar format! As you're feeling woozy, I'd either snuggle up on the sofa or in bed. Hope you soon feel better - I also find it helps to write my diary at these times, sometimes putting down on paper the things that are making you feel low can help to resolve them a things. And - a cliche, but true nonetheless - list five good things that have happened to you today, even if it's just 'collecting eggs' or 'getting a Christmas card from an old friend'. Hope you soon feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I normally find a good burst of physical work like housework or cleaning out the chickens does it for me. Although perhaps not if you are feeling woozy. I am with the Major on the bed and good book (not literally you understand, I think Lady Bloodnock might have something to say about that.) Sofa/fire/tellly/food combination also good, but not Baby Boom, 'One fine Day' with George Clooney and Michelle Pfieffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 'The Holiday' is my cheer-up movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I love Baby Boom, one of my favourite films. I have it on dvd and I've lost count of the amount of times I've watched it. ps I like The Holiday too, only film I like Jude Law in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 We were amazed how much we loved 'The Holiday' when we watched it, it is a real feel good film. I like Love Actually, Four Weddings, Notting Hill, The Full Monty etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 .... - one of my best being "Baby Boom" with Diane Keaton. (Oh No! I hear ) Oh yes! I love that film, adore it in fact!!!!! Country Baby! Love it, it's fab! and I thought I was the only one Me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I agree with many of the replies: Listening to some easy listening music or something really cheesy like 80's/Abba Watching a film that has an upbeat tone and that is easy to watch, my own personal favourite for snuggling up on the sofa would be The Wizard of Oz Going out for a stroll (weather permitting) especially first thing on a frosty morning when there's "Ooops, word censored!"ody about Playing with the dog for half an hour in the front room, she has a toy box in the corner of the living room and seeing her romp around really makes me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 don't blush Chel, it's a wonderful film, Sam Wannamaker is great in it too and when Sam Shepherd kisses her for the first time when her car breaks down, oh boy!!!! I love the bit where she's telling him all her personal problems cos she thinks he's a doctor, hilarious! I just picked up a new (M&S) dinner service from a freecycler, that's made me very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 my youngest he constantly laughs and smiles and I would challenge anyone to be sad or grumpy around him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 That's lovely Too many people are always moaning about their children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I didn't say anything about my other three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
