10 Easy Pick Me UpsHaving a rough day? In need of a break? Try one of these sure shot pick me ups.
1. Reconnect with an old friend... we all have a dear friend that we've lost touch with. It takes only a minute to send a quick email or make a quick call to say hello. You'll both be glad you did.
2. Do something from your "pre" mommy days that you used to enjoy and haven't done lately. Here are a few suggestions:
* treat yourself to a manicure
* go to the movies
* have lunch with a friend
* read your favorite magazine or a book that has nothing to do with parenting and children
* get your hair done
3. If you work outside of the home, take a mental health day. Not enough leave? Leave work an hour or two early. Use the time to do whatever you want! If you are a stay at home mom, take a mental health day!
4. Put on your favorite CD and sing and dance until your heart's content
5. Make a list of all that you are grateful for.
6. Write your son/daughter a letter telling him/her all the things you love about him/her and put it in his/her baby book for safe keeping.
7. Indulge yourself with a free makeover from the mall.
8. Treat yourself to some beautiful stationary or similar inexpensive luxuriating item like one or two pieces of fancy chocolate or a new lipstick.
9. On a beautiful day, take a walk, clear your head, and soak in the rays and sights.
10. Call someone who always makes you feel good when you talk to them.
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