My Happy List

There’s a lot of talk about happiness and happiness projects. I like to keep a list of things I can do that make me happy/will lighten a dark or anxious mood when I find myself in one. Here’s a sample of items on my list:

• Listen to cheesy 80s music – the cheesier the better
• Watch stupid comedies – Zoolander, Billy Madison, and the likes
• Watch a few episodes of Friends or Big Bang Theory
• Read a book or a short story
• Go for a walk
• Go to a cafe and get some coffee
• Call a friend
• Send a message to a friend on FB
• Make a list of things I’m grateful for
• Go for a run
• Do something crafty
• Draw something
• Write
• Listen to spiritual music
• Listen to classical music
• Read about other people’s success stories
• Read a motivational blog post
• Hug my son
• Hug a cat
• Go to a pet store
• Hug a friend
• Send a note to a friend appreciating them
• Help someone else
• Volunteer for a cause
• Find something funny about the distressing situation
• Make up a song about what’s causing me anxiety, worry, stress, or strife – bonus points for making it funny
• Get outdoors

You get the idea. It’s nice sometimes to have a list of things that you can do if you’re feeling a case of the blahs. What does your list look like?