• getting a haircut 💇
- haircuts get rid of physical and emotional weight. they make you feel like a brand new person, and change can be very uplifting (especially for someone with an illness such as depression, which makes you feel "stuck").

• giving compliments 👩‍❤️‍👩
- it's simple: making other people happy makes you happy. sharing happiness makes you happier.

• taking a warm shower 🚿
- similar to getting a haircut, cleansing yourself physically makes you feel newer and provides a small, beneficial change to your life. there are benefits to each type of shower, too! (hot vs cold, morning vs night)

• eating healthy 🥗
- although foods like chocolate might release endorphins, it's ultimately a better idea to treat your body well and give it the nutrients it needs. you're allowed to treat yourself with junk food, but healthy foods can be just as delicious and great!

• breathing fresh air 💨
- if you've been cooped up inside, it's a good idea to go outside, even if it's just for a few minutes. it's nice to be surrounded by a different, less stuffy environment.

• removing negativity 💥
- if you have "receipts" or any traces of a bad memory, get rid of them. constantly reminding yourself of someone else's or you own mistakes and wrongdoings keeps the toxicity in your life. you might be right about something, but will that really feel better than letting your anger go?

• cleaning 🧹
- cleaning can be a good distraction, and it results in a new, better sense of surrounding. you can clean something small like the mess on your desk, or even your entire house. cleaning is very therapeutic, and works toward a beneficial goal.

• getting a good night's rest 🛌
- there are a bounty of benefits to sleeping well. just to name a few: improved mood, more energy, better memory retention, etc.

sources:
www.healthguidance.org/.../...sitive.html

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• author's note:
"do you have anything that makes you happy? feel free to comment and help others out! (i won't be making additions to this chapter, because there are a plethora of additions that could be made.)"

- kat 🌈