My sweet readers, I have to say, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed today. Do you ever feel that way? What do you do when you're in a funk? I'd love to hear... xoxoP.S. Winter blues and summery photos.
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I hear, Joanna . . . the snow will never stop in NY!
ReplyDeleteSmoking pot always puts me in a better mood! Just a little bit :)
ReplyDeleteReading your blog! Ice cream, freash air and laughing.
ReplyDeletedefinitely understand the feeling. hopefully it will pass and you'll be back to your normal self :]
ReplyDeleteIf you can, get yourself to a yoga class or do a 5 min meditation. They really do help alleviate the overwhelming feelings!
ReplyDeleteI am in SUCH a funk today (or this week), too - it's ridiculous. What makes me feel better? Good food, good wine, friends, my husband and lots of laughter. Here's to some of that this evening....
ReplyDeleteYoga always helps me clear my mind!
ReplyDeleteA fleece throw, a black and white movie, and my doggies.
ReplyDeleteI second the above - reading beautiful blogs! But also a walk outside, no matter the slush. Especially if it's to get ingredients to make a soup or a lemon cake. A house of delicious smells is the perfect end to a winter walk.
ReplyDeleteWell, for starters a photo like that! So adorable! Also, just some good 'ol fashion husband and puppy cuddles, and just allowing myself to relax and not think about whatever it is that is stressing me out. All I need is an hour to myself and then I can come back and conquer my funk!
ReplyDeleteBlasting "Send me on my way" by Rusted RooT always does the trick for me .. its pretty hard not to smile when that song is playing :) You should try it
ReplyDeleteGoing to a bakery, picking out the perfect cupcake and sitting down to enjoy it :)
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling down a lot lately, too. Both overwhelmed and underwhelmed with life, if that's possible. Typically, a wee dram of whiskey helps me :-) But, if that's not your thing, I set-up a date with a friend, that way I have the instant lift of speaking to a friend and the prolonged excitement of anticipation! Hot showers are good, and a really good song always makes me happy (try "Bang Ban Bang" by Mark Ronson and the Business International, or anything by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings).
ReplyDeleteSorry if none of these help you. Maybe just knowing someone cares (I do! I do!) will help a bit. Just know that you are doing a GREAT JOB, Joanna! Not many people could pull off a fabulous writing/blogging career, marriage and motherhood as beautifully as you seem to.
Ohh I'm sorry , Joanna. I also get a bit overwhelmed at times (especially during winter) and then I usually try to go for a nice long walk or switch off..Quiet time usuall help...I can think over stuff better. Sending hugs..Hope you will feel better soon:)
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ReplyDeleteI always find going swimming helps. It might seem such an effort to get yourself to the pool but once you're floating and have done a few lengths, everything seems to right itself.
ReplyDeleteShowering naked afterwards is also pretty effective in beating the funk - but only if you're brave enough!
haha, anonymous, i think i know who you are! :)
ReplyDeleteA long walk
ReplyDeleteMaking and then completing a to-do list
A hot bath
Cook a big dinner
And if all those fail, just give in to your funk and watch bad TV all day!!
Cooking or baking something new, but that can backfire if it doesn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. I also like to romp with my dog, watch old episodes of shows I know I love, hit the gym extra hard, and make a list of all the things I have to be grateful for. And sometimes a little flickr browsing for some inspirational photographs.
ReplyDeleteaw, these comments are soooo sweet. they make me feel better already :)
ReplyDeletei feel the same!! ugh.. but i found this cutest baby ever.. her name is charlotte and she has the most beautiful eyes..
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cSudpyEU9w&feature=player_embedded
hehe i love her!
A big ole hug from someone I love usually does the drink. Petting my doggy's soft ears and saying silly things to him. Music. Looking at pretty things. Retail therapy. Reading nice comments on my blog. Breathing.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, dear.
Buy yourself a really spring-y bouquet of flowers. It'll get rid of winter blues and a funk in general!!!
ReplyDeleteI would recommend bananas. Good mood food. Fact! I always have one if I'm a little down in the dumps.
ReplyDeleteFresh air!! Works every time ; )
ReplyDeletebananas = good mood food? who knew?
ReplyDeleteI just had that day last week, what is that? I can only assume that like all things, we need the balance that comes from experiencing both sides of something. An out of sorts day nicely highlights how good the good days are, you know? Anyway, I just posted about that myself, I needed some rose colored glasses to help get my mood back on its feet. So my answer to a disjointed day? Whimsy. Silliness. Laughter. Reminder that we dwell in abundance and are gifted with so much. And then just a pat on the back, because sometimes it's ok to feel a little bluesy. Be gentle with yourself.
ReplyDeleteOh! And chocolate. Definitely chocolate.
Aww, I'm sorry to hear that, Joanna! I definitely get like that too - what helps me is to surround myself with people I love (and who won't judge me that I'm in a weird mood) and being around them usually distracts me enough to lift me out of it :) I hope you're feeling better! Sending you happy thoughts (as always ;)
ReplyDeleteretail therapy, haha, i love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is cheesy, but when I'm overwhelmed I LOVE to sneak out and go to a cozy bookstore. I grab a cup of tea and amass a million magazines, and I sit in silence and wander through them all. It's like a little escape into another world :)
ReplyDeleteHope things start to look up for you soon!
Your post feels super relevant as I am going through my Reader this morning. Last night I got a little overwhelmed by all the projects I have going this week. I can't wait for a real, full day off!
ReplyDeleteMy plan is to plan a real day of relaxation. No commitments. Just time for me to think and rest and BE.
Now is the time of year that it's super hard not too get feeling down with all the cold and clouds, too. Maybe we can both plan a spa day at home (or a fun pedi somewhere)?
Hope you'll check out my post, and feel better soon!
http://aliveinthefire.blogspot.com/2011/01/centering.html
XO
rach
Aww, hope you're back to normal soon! Being with family, reading a good book, or finding new fashion blogs to read always helps me(:
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Emma Straub's reading at BookCourt tonight will pull you out of that funk!
ReplyDeletei woke up with a bad, bad, grumpy, unshakable mood today. i feel very out of sorts.
ReplyDeletejust reading these comments and knowing that there are other women trudging along trying to shake off bad moods too, helps.
i think yoga will be on the docket tonight.
I have these days too - it's such a weird feeling and sometimes hard to shake it off. I usually try to go for a run on the beach or for a hot yoga session. Dinner or drinks with friends help too - anything that envolves laughter would help.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon!
I've been feeling the same way, like January and winter are never ending!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting through today knowing that tonight I will dine on Mexican food and margaritas and this weekend I get to help celebrate a friend's birthday. It's the little things, right? :)
I would say taking a walk but that doesn't seem like it would be enjoyable in NY right now. Really good dark chocolate always makes me feel better:)
ReplyDeletedancing around the apartment to really good, cheesy pop music (my tunes of choice are almost always Britney Spears, circa 2004) while drinking red wine and getting ready to go out somewhere (which could just be putting my pajamas on and getting on the couch). Also, video chatting with my sister--she can always pull me out of funk.
ReplyDeleteoh dear, poor cup of jo! it's that time of the winter when everything's just a bit of a struggle, isn't it?
ReplyDeletei suggest a nice bowl of warm soup and a few deep breaths. nice long ones that go all the way into your belly. inhale the goodness and exhale all the other stuff away.
hugs!
Chai Latte, and a brisk walk while listening to Ipod with happy tunes. Works every time for me! I know your in NYC (I'm in Philly) and you guys probably got some snow like us. It's really pretty this morning and it totally brightened my day - you just might need to get out for a bit!
ReplyDeleteSimilar to your accompanied photo, I cuddle my adorable dog :o) I also go for a long walk (and bundle up, of course), or watch really cheesy rom-coms on Netflix. Right now? "Beauty and The Briefcase" - yikes!
ReplyDeleteExercise! Followed by a good meal and a glass of wine. Even better if my husband brings home the bottle of wine; he picks the best ones! xo.
ReplyDeleteMy vote- ditch work and do something fun with your little man. It's amazing how sitting with a baby at a cafe and hearing everyone say, "oh, so cute" can help your mood!
ReplyDeleteEverybody has those days/weeks, especially this time of year. When I feel overwhelmed, I can usually pick myself up by going outside. It's really uplifting to find a flower shop and inhale for a few minutes. Then buy yourself a big bouquet of whatever flowers you love.
ReplyDeleteA girls night out usually does wonders...or if you can't get out, a hot bath followed by a glass of wine once the kids are in bed.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear it's one of those days! When I'm feeling stressed and overwhelmed, I like to write down lists of a) things I can take care of to make myself feel less stressed, and b) things that I love right now. Usually seeing it on paper makes me feel better. After that, baking a tasty treat, taking a nap, and reading a fun book help, too. Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeletereading A CUP OF JO!
ReplyDeleteUgh, it must be the universe today (or this weather). I just had a good morning cry and let myself wallow in self pity for about 5 minutes, then I meditated for 5. I put on my boots and watched some kiddos sledding and some hunky men surfing by the beach. Got home and doodled a bit and made myself a hot cup of coffee (a cup of jo!) with a scoop of hot cocoa and some warm cream mixed in..and I feel much better. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's the little things. Hope you're feeling like yourself again soon.
I'm always cheered up by a nice dinner out with a great girlfriend. If you're not feeling that social, some red wine and a good movie is a great way to spend the night on the couch :)
ReplyDeleteGood music~
ReplyDeleteI say its January give yourself a break. Wallow in it. 'Enjoy' feeling a little down . This too shall pass and it helps you really appreciate the usual sunny days that we often take for granted.Sure you can think of the sick kids in the hospital or the starving ones in China and try to shame yourself out of it but why ?? That usually just makes me feel worse. Soooo give in and live in the monment !
ReplyDeleteYour blog always cheers me up!
ReplyDeleteGo for a heart-warming romcom like 'Keeping the Faith' or 'Definitely, Maybe'. That, and chocolate.
ReplyDeleteLavender-scented anything usually helps me. Or dancing! Stand up right where you are and put on the song The Good Life, by Weezer. Trust me on this, it will help. Excuse the B-word in the lyrics.
ReplyDeleteVictoria
http://diva-in-distress.blogspot.com
Talking about nothing and everything with a good friend on the phone and staying cozy at home with a hot water bottle (with a cashmere cover! http://www.thewhitecompany.com/CatalogueSearchResults.aspx?Search=hot%20water%20bottle
ReplyDeleteAlso, have you ever tried Yogi herbal teas? A cup of Yogi usually makes me feel better when I have winter blues.
Rxx
i have been feeling the same way lately - i tried to take a few days off (had my pre-scheduled posts ready to go) and that seemed to help!
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When I am feeling overwhelmed I like to make a to-do list of things I've already accomplished during the day (even simple ones like 'eat breakfast' and 'hit snooze button four times') and then cross every single item out. Then I add two or three things that I need to get done to the bottom. The perspective of having a lot crossed off and only a little left to do makes everything seem somehow more manageable.
ReplyDeleteAnd when all else fails, hot chocolate + one of the Harry Potter books + a comfy couch is a pretty foolproof solution to happiness :)
Hope the day gets better :)
of course we know those days!!
ReplyDeleteI like to bake, warms up the room as well as making it smell divine xx
first. google episodes of 30 rock, ( perhaps when the baby is down for a nap.) Second, do something kind for someone. Either shoot an e-mail, send some snail mail, or call someone you love. Then finally, treat yourself to a bath. Always does the trick for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna,
ReplyDeleteAll last week I felt out of sorts.
However I would say the best thing would be talking to someone that you love could help.
If not watching a tv show that you like e.g. Mad Men or taking walk in a park help too.
Blogging always relaxes me. Also, talking to a good friend either on the phone or over coffee.
ReplyDeleteJohanna!!! NO! Don't be sad!
ReplyDeleteThis video cheered me up!! :)
http://likeasilhouette.blogspot.com/
Smiles from my boys, a great cup of coffee, a jog on the treadmill, wearing my sunglasses in the winter, and an old song... these are all things that bring me up when I'm feeling down!
ReplyDeleteA bug bunch of greens in a vase helps to cheer me up. Lots of texture and different shades of green, in a vase so I can set it wherever I can see it. That and a cup of spicy tea go a long way to helping cheer my soul. It's even better to give a bunch of greens to a friend, too - then you've helped someone else with something beautiful as well.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that!
ReplyDeleteA walk in nature or sitting on the beach staring at and listening to the ocean never fails to rejuvenate me.
In my business I have found that for me, overwhelm comes from a lack of focus on my goals and a to-do list that isn't prioritized. Sitting down and working on where I want to go, and how I can get there always helps me get my work groove back.
Hope you are feeling better soon!
Reading a good book! I hope they are plowing the city good today!! Hopefully the snow will stay stopped for the rest of today!! Feel better Jo!
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A walk outside, doing some yoga and deep breathing, making a pot of soup, and watching curb your enthusiasm on dvd (Larry David's pure absurdity breaks through my bad moods every time!). Hope the funk lifts soon :)
ReplyDeleteA good cuppa tea.
ReplyDeleteturn off phone and computer, poor yourself your favorite glass of wine and put on your favorite movie!
ReplyDeletexo feeling it too!
http://www.annawithlove.com
Awww. I'm feeling pretty blue today too!
ReplyDeleteI like to listen to silly, bad music that always makes me smile. Everyone has secret songs like that. :)
Two of mine are "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry and "Right Back Where We Started From" by Maxine Nightingale. Try it!
All of the time! Today I have a pretty slow schedule, but the answer is yes and often! I just keep my chin up and realize that "this too shall pass."
ReplyDeleteooh this song!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOrH30uE8Ug
Sam Cooke always puts me in a good mood :)
Listening to my favorite music, reading your blog and going for a walk. Also, making a list of all the good things in my life and knowing things will look rosy soon! Hope you feel better, Joanna.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you are feeling blue :( It really is such a grey day.
ReplyDeleteI like to take Jingi for a walk, go to the gym, call a friend that I have not talked to in a long while, play some happy music!
Cheers!!
I put on my headphones, turn the volume up, listen, watch and relax...
ReplyDeleteenjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7deClndzQw
allow the mood.........don't marinate in it but allow it. it is ok to have it happen. tomorrow will be a better day.........I adore your blog. thanks for all the work you do on this effort. Be well- Lynda
ReplyDeleteme too! I took the day off because I don't feel like trudging into work in the snow AGAIN! I bought myself a bunch of daisies at Trader Joes, and I'm thinking burgers (on the grill pan) and macaroni salad for dinner tonight, because, WHY NOT???
ReplyDeleteTake a shower, put your most comfy pjs on, sit on the sofa and have a nice cup of tea, while you read a book or watch a film.
ReplyDeleteThis works for me.I know it is a bit difficult to do having a little baby at home, I know I have one at home, but you can try.
me too :(
ReplyDeletebillie holiday
ReplyDeletepaint your nails a bright color & get dressed up! eat something delicious (if not slightly indulgent!) and don't leave your apartment if you don't have to!
ReplyDeleteHi, I make a cup of oolong tea, light some candles, read Peanuts comics and spritz myself with one of my favorite perfumes!
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Wear bright colors and watch some funny youtube videos!
ReplyDeletea good movie and sweet treat always cheer me up! or a couple minutes of good meditation! :)
ReplyDeleteKickboxing... sometimes it feels good to hit things. And I take a loooooong shower afterward.
ReplyDeletewear pale pink, drink hot tea with milk, watch a good movie...
ReplyDeleteI had one of these days yesterday. A milk shake or frappe often helps, and sometimes buying myself something new, or taking a walk outside when the weather is nice, and always talking to my best friend a.k.a. my husband. Hope your days gets brighter.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a working mom so i know how you feel. Luckily a day off helps when im feeling overwhelmed and since I'm a teacher, today's snow storm granted me one today :)
ReplyDeletethis video is the sweetest thing ever. i hope to be this spunky when im 82 (and three quarters)
ReplyDeletehttp://vimeo.com/11736134
just makes me daydream of spring so soon!
Winter will do that to you! When I'm feeling the winter funks, sometimes I will head out! No use being cooped up, keep your jammies on but bring out your big boots and coat and scarf and mittens, take a short walk to the market or coffee shop, get something that's *good for your soul*, whether it's mocha with whipped cream or chips and dip! Pick your poison. Then head back home and pop in a movie and enjoy your snack.
ReplyDeletexoxo Jo, have a cozy day!
Hi Joanna!
ReplyDeleteI am a reader with a baby the same age as Toby (well, we had the same due date but Toby was early and my girl August was late!).
I second all suggestions of a bath, wine, and a nice chat with a friend.
It is hard wearing all the hats we all wear, plus on top of that all you New Yorkers are snowed in! (I hate to admit that I live in sunny LA - but don't any of you Angelenos get the sunny blues? I get washed out by all this sun and go insane sometimes! It sounds so lame but it's 80 degrees here today and I am dying for snow!)
Anyway, when I've gotten overwhelmed by life, I just try to stop multi-tasking and focus on one thing - whether that be yoga, a book, a movie, or whatever.
Hang in there!
Ginny
www.ginnycook.net
www.light-in-august.tumblr.com
I hear you-- I've been feeling pretty blue with all this grey, grey weather we've been having in the Midwest. It seems like mental health days, cookies, hugs,pretty things and tea are the best medicine (for me at least!).
ReplyDeleteThis should cheer you up - Anthropologie just announced they're doing a wedding collection - lovely images to pore over!
ReplyDeleteI always either a) listen to my favourite album, or b) watch Breakfast at Tiffany's. Nothing like a little Audrey to make the world seem a little bit brighter. LOVE your blog!
ReplyDeletewatching some outtakes of your favorite tv shows on youtube. yesterday i watched friends and i instantly felt better:)
ReplyDeleteimpromptu dance party. the sillier, the better. :)
ReplyDeleteI look at my son's blog of his art work:
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I was just googling home remedies for anxiety. I hear you. If I didn't have anything to do today, I'd go sledding with my kids and take pictures of the inches! and inches! of snow. If I didn't have any kids, I'd spend the entire day at ABC Carpet and Home or Olde Good Things. Looking at beautiful things always makes me feel better, and the crowds there aren't extreme. Plus, the stuff is too expensive/big to risk the buyers' remorse that may result if I walk around other stores.
ReplyDeleteAlas, I'm at work and having a hard time beating the blues.
I was feeling like that today, as my little cat was at the vets, she is home now and I'm so happy!
ReplyDeleteI eat chocolate when I get out of sorts!xx
Morning Jo,
ReplyDeleteWhat cheers me up?
Having my mailman deliver my artist's issue of Altered Couture Magazine in which I am featured on page 118-119 !!! WooHoo!!
That really put a huge smile on my face.
janet xox
PS...cheer up ..you are loved ;-)
I put in my ear buds grab a cup of cofee and head to the fabric store. Even if I don't buy anything I feel inspired. Something about running your hands through fabric and filling your head with possibilities. :)
ReplyDeleteYoga works too. One hour+
Or three beers and a chick flick...
C'mon spring! Feel better.
well that pup works lol...also coffee with cinnamon in it. :)
ReplyDeleteworks like a charm...
www.luvandkiwi.com
Yes, I know the feeling.. All the snow and snow and snow, and not being able to do as much...
ReplyDeleteI say, hug Toby and watch some silly movies!!!
what works for me is to just accept that all days are not good and then i spoil myself rotten with me time. any of these things are an instant pick me up... i take a walk or bike ride, water my plants, spend time in the garden, read a bit with a nice cup of tea, take time to call or write loved ones or bake up something special. sometimes just giving yourself half an hour of attention to "catch your breath" and relax works miracles.
ReplyDeletemy puppy and son. or a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
ReplyDeleteWe've gotten more snow here in NYC then I can ever remember. I'm a native. It does start to get to you after a while. I think bundling up and embracing it. Basking in it's beauty is the best thing to do. Much love to you and your family. Stay Up!
ReplyDeleteWatch "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" - you may lose a few IQ points but I get the impression that you have a few to spare!
ReplyDeleteMy mantra: "put on your shoes" (and then get out the door and walk somewhere).
ReplyDeleteI know those funks so well. Hope yours is short-lived.
(my word verification is UNGST, which is how I feel...)
Discovering new music. Personally, really into the Soulsavers right now jennie t.
ReplyDeletehttp://jenniesdeliciousblog.blogspot.com/
A good workout! When I feel blue for longer than a day or two, I find it's usually because of endorphin withdrawal. Otherwise, I try to take the bluesiness as it comes and not fight it...or wallow in it, or otherwise read too much into it...but just let it be, and in the meantime write it out, watch a favorite old movie, have a little comfort food and go to bed early. I usually wake up feeling much better in the morning.
ReplyDeleteMint Tea :) And my cuddling with my puppy!
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling. I always tell my boyfriend that "I've got heavy boots", which seems to convey things accurately.
ReplyDeleteIt must be in the air, because I have that same exact feeling today. I am attempting to cure it with a good cup of coffee, some of my favorite mellow music, a book for class and talking to a dear friend as much as possible through out the day.
ReplyDeleteI hope your day gets better!!
I create day dreams of making things to sell. I write down the stlyes, pricing, costs and time lines. I then move on to choosing a brand name. That can take hours because of the research, and fun...or finding out the domain name is taken.
ReplyDeleteExploring ideas and learning new things is like discovering Spring is really inside your heart!
think of your cute husband, your adorable baby, and your health. remember that every day each of us is doing "better than some and not as good as others". it's just life...but we all have so much to be grateful for!
ReplyDeleteBlasting music and reading blogs like yours! I look forward to your daily updates filled with interesting finds!!!
ReplyDeleteI know what cheers me up: I got an e-mail this morning from Anthropologie that their wedding website, BHLDN, will be up soon! On February 14th, actually! I have no plans to get married in the near future, but I'm happy that they'll be around when I do!
ReplyDeleteI understand Joanna. I just moved to a new city with my boyfriend where I don't know anyone and my boyfriend works crazy hours (9am to either 7 or 8pm). What's been cheering me up is blasting music while I cook or bake and just going for walks around my new neighborhood. I broke my wrist (great timing, I know) so I can't do the normal things that cheer me up like biking and taking yoga or dance classes, but my other methods have been working.
ReplyDeleteMy best pick-me-up is exercise. Yoga does the job especially well :)
ReplyDeleteMy darling sister shared this book with me: The Secret Remedy Book:
ReplyDeleteA story of Comfort & Love, by Karin Cates. In the back are a list of "remedies". This book is what you need when you're feeling down, lonely, homesick, worried, or a little of each. It's seven remedies are sure to inspire your mind and charm your heart: On of my favorite is:
*Take a walk as far as you can. You must see something that you have never noticed before....another....
*Write a cheerful letter to some dear soul. You must put something unexpected in the envelope....now, my very favorite:
*Dream of doing great things. You must think of one small, great thing you can do tomorrow.
If reading this book fails I just go with the tried and true saying:
"If you need a lift, lift someone else". Works every time....I promise!!!
Putting on a song I love and just dancing. Or a new pair of shoes. OR getting my hair done depending on the budget when I need cheering up!
ReplyDeleteI RARELY get the blues. It takes a lot to get me down in the dumps, but shopping is always a good cure.
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Easy solution: Rent Woody Allen's "Everyone Says I Love You"
ReplyDeletetrust me.
pajamas, a cozy blanket, a big bowl of cereal, and a movie like clueless :)
ReplyDeleteeveryone goes through down days/weeks...but most of us are lucky in that we can go to your blog for a little pick-me-up :) thanks for making so many blah days happy!
Basically just getting up and doing something outside. Sitting down dwelling on the funk you are in is never healthy. Going for a walk with my ipod always makes me feel better! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, strumming the shit out of a guitar also feels good!
i just celebrated this snow day/ wet mess (depending on how you see it with a goat cheese omelette, roasted tomatoes, buttermilk pancakes and a brunch-time beer!
ReplyDeletetalking to God, talking to myself, talking to others. lots of fruits, and singing... Cheer up beautiful lady!
ReplyDeletehot chocolate with marshmallows, yoga, nap, antioxidants (more good food-good mood business), willy wonka and the chocolate factory, cinderella, pretty woman, a fireplace, warm chocolate chip cookies...
ReplyDeleteoh! and my favorite- writing in my journal!!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed on the jaunts outside - I have a CVS about 5 blocks away in my suburb neighborhood. I can't afford retail therapy like new shoes, but fun nail polish or a candy bar will do! (I miss Duane Reade, but down here CVS always has fun deals.) Usually after the walk and air I'm pepped up. Not much people watching here, but there's usually an entertaining squirrel or dog on my walk!
ReplyDeleteA cup of coffee "UNA TAZA DE CAFÉ"...
ReplyDeletedisco music... my daughter eyes...
I like this blog... Its New for me. Great designs and photos.
Natalia
http://christianbale74.blogspot.com/
an old, favorite movie. it just takes your mind off of things and also brings a whole lot of comfort.
ReplyDeletethat and ben + jerrys. ha.
hope you're feeling better! but we've all been there... the sun'll come out.
Cuddling up on the couch with my basset hound Cheese! Instant good mood: http://www.flickr.com/photos/theclusterf__k/4898499383/in/set-72157624433219115/
ReplyDeleteGo to Le Petit Puppy store on Christopher and watch the puppies play! It ALWAYS makes me smile and cheers me up!
ReplyDeleteI usually chat to my daughter. She doesn't speak yet but she is a good listener. Then we cuddle.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better!
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ReplyDeletepupppies always perk me up :)hang in there! xoxo jcd
Not to sound conceited, but I visit blogs and vlogs from women who remind me of...me! Those women inspire me and I know I'd be friends with... I also look for ways to laugh...like watching Brian Regan on YouTube. :]
ReplyDeleteHot showers, long runs, tea...
ReplyDeleteAnd listening to slightly sad songs.
I hope you feel better!
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Watching the Sound of Music flash mob video always makes my heart swell. I might cry a little, but it makes me feel better!
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I think that furry little guy would put me in a good mood! I'm a fan of the non-traditional furries though, a baby orangutan ALWAYS puts a smile on my face!
ReplyDeletelike this guy- http://babyanimalz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/BABY-ORANGUTAN-1.jpg squeal!!
i love that someone suggested "smoking pot"...ha! oh, anonymous.... just go have some cuddle time with toby. i'm sure that'd help. :)
ReplyDeletelots of hugs, wearing bright lipstick, dark chocolate, and cranking the radio and dancing!! or i try to do something to help brighten someone else's day...that always does the trick :)
ReplyDeletehope you de-funk soon :)
Oh dear. Me too! January is endless this year. I get a lift from going out for a walk, or hearing my girls laugh. And something warm: tea, soup, grilled cheese! Hope you shake the blues soon.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the smile of our 5 month old baby girl always brighten our day. Toby could be your cure. Cute photo. Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteI keep a blog just for such occasions! http://1000-happy-things.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeletesoak in the beauty of the funk. It feels offsetting but there is beauty in every emotion. When I'm in a funk I like to try to look at my surroundings in a different perspective and notice wait usually swishes by me. Go to a public area and just observe life around you and allow yourself to think out anything.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a short walk to get a latte. Nothing better.
ReplyDeleteDaily Vitamin D supplements. Revolutionary.
ReplyDeleteFor more info, check out Gwenyth's article on goop.
Shopping and retail therapy. Guaranteed to make you feel better.
ReplyDeleteif i'm stuck in class then i google images of "cute horses." or i go to awkwardfamilyphotos- if i can keep a poker face while in class!
ReplyDeleteif at home, go to the gym, go get a cupcake, or go get my nails done! (aka, get out of the house!) usually i have some self-loathing when i'm in a funk, so i try to do something that makes me feel vibrant, healthy, and pretty!
a nice bag of potato chips, a walk outside, and laughing baby youtube clips.
ReplyDeletehope your day gets better. sending you a big hug!!
Remembering how lucky I am and trying to get over it. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the first anonymous comment. haha. I get the funks often from Jan - March. Big fan of naps, wine, and if the funk isn't money related, shopping. Hope you feel better! Just get cozy! xoxo
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lol cats, playing with my kids, watching my favorite 80's movies,
and coffee. I cant think of a time where a good cup of coffee hasnt made me happy. :)
Eating a deliscious slice of thick chocolate cake... hug my little dackel dog!!! Phone my sister.. and have a giggle! acknowledge I'm having an off ish day and laugh!
ReplyDeleteSuppose we all have them!!!
Chin up...
Love & hugs, Carolyn
try to find a babysitter, and surprise your husband with taking him on a date this evening. force yourself to dress up a little bit, and have a terrific time just reconnecting and refueling with your loved one...
ReplyDeletethat always does the trick when i need to get out of a slump!
For me, I listen to fun music. Even though everything in me doesn't want to turn it on, once I do I feel better. I also buy myself or someone else something. Or write someone a card. Or I clean. That makes me feel accomplished. Haha I hope you feel better! Saying a prayer right now!
ReplyDeleteThis might sound silly but I accept that it's going to be a funky-blue day and I have the best damn funky-blue day I can have, indulging in all the things that make me feel comfortable. Then I go to bed and allow myself to start fresh the next day, remembering everything I have to be grateful for.
ReplyDeleteThis short rib and melted cheese sandwich (from Joan's on Third in L.A) -- http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/02/grilled_cheese_and_short_rib_sandwiches_with_pickled_caramelized_onions_and_arugula
ReplyDeletepaint your nails a fun color, write someone a note to cheer them up, and eat some dark chocolate :)
ReplyDeleteFrench music and a good cup of coffee!
ReplyDeleteA good long afternoon nap, buying something, even something cheap,getting out of the house. Getting lost in a movie. Sunshine.
ReplyDeleteMusic always dramatically changes my mood... That being said, this is a go to of mine for funky days!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dw9ag7ItJk
If I do some laundry I start to feel productive...and it leads to real work!
ReplyDeleteI've been in quite a funk myself. Last night, I curled up with my husband and puppies and we watched the ridiculousness of American Idol. Omg... you can't help at laugh at those people! And be in awe and smile at the people that are really good :)
ReplyDeleteMy best advice would be to go to Sephora, get something that makes you feel pretty, get some amazingly good coffee and call someone who loves you immensely.
ReplyDeleteOh Yeah, it happens to me! I say go and put some music on and dance or sing...or both! That always does it for me! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling the same way today... bleck. What always makes me feel better is shopping my closet, putting on a cute outfit I don't normally wear or some cute makeup, maybe a bright lipstick.
ReplyDeleteThat't the way I've been feeling for the last two weeks! Some very supportive words from bloggers and a break from the everyday really seemed to change things for me...and getting back to the gym! Hope you're feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteDoing something out of the ordinary, or rather out of your comfort zone can be empowering and boost both your self esteem and your smile! I took a samba class the other night even though I would have much rather curled up and done nothing after a long day of work, but after the class I felt energized and joyful from a night of movement, joy, and being around other people.
ReplyDeleteI recently listened a lecture by a neurologist who told us that the things that make us happy (according to our brains are)
1. Sleep
2. Faith
3. Exercise
4. Being with others
5. Volunteering
One that I might add is 6. Creating. I also always find joy when I create something new or bring a new value to something.
Just my ideas!
Feel better!
Rachel
exercise! i know how awful it sounds when you're in a funk, but i feel like a completely different person after just 20min on the elliptical.
ReplyDeleteNothing! Just do nothing! relax. breath. read a book.
ReplyDeleteI am a photographer. I blog, try to get on the social network with Facebook Twitter,... everybody seems to want to laugh, jump, have extraordinary events and ideas. This is not life. Life can be slow and take time to evolve.
So much pressure to doing something new every week, to impress.... Just relax!
I just listen to the music I like or drink a great special made tea or play with my baby or go for the walk :)
ReplyDeleteHope you get better already :)
Some tender love-making: lose yourselves in oxytocin fueled bliss.
ReplyDeletei listen to this song and look at family photos. makes me feel better. hope you feel happier soon! xoxo
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Usually listening to a good "story" helps to distract form my blah feeling. I would recommend The Moth podcast, it's very heartfelt and usually pretty funny. Plus if you have a ton to do you can always put it on in the background. Feel better!
ReplyDeletei find that doing something out of the ordinary can quickly change my mood - like making a martini and watching sex in the city in the middle of the day... or just a walk to go get a chai latte from the coffee shop. a little change can help shift the blues. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling the same way. Yesterday I meditated for an hour. I sat in complete darkness and just sat in silence. It did wonders to my mood. :)
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you go and get your nails done with a really bright color. That always makes me feel better. And have a nice glass of wine with dinner. Hope you get out of you funk soon.
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I'm sorry to hear that you're not yourself. I suffer from anxiety and that can really get me down sometimes so I know how you feel. One thing that always puts a smile on my face is this video:
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If that doesn't work I find watching a favourite film works wonders. :)
Oh god yes...winter and a baby can do that to a person. Yoga always works for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute picture! Hope you cheer up soon!
ReplyDeleteI find that taking the little one to do something simple that I know will make him giggle always makes me feel better. Let's face it, sometimes the ultimate mood booster is making a sweet baby happy.
ReplyDeletePeople have already said it but, TOBY! That's one of the best features of babies! If I get down I watch video clips of my nephew and it makes me laugh every time! Hope you're feeling better soon Joanna, I just hate that feeling of ennui!
ReplyDeleteOh, and this blog helps too! http://allcreatures.tumblr.com/
ReplyDeleteI'm in a funk too. Lately what has been giving me a little smile is finishing a huge knitting project and starting a new embroidery project (also learning a new skill! I don't know embroidery). And my kitties who are ever so faithful with the snuggling. Small warm purring things help everything look better.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that works for me is putting my favorite songs on quite loud, and dancing around the house like maniac.
ReplyDeleteRight now my top two faves are 'bulletproof' by la roux and 'fembot' by robyn.
a good margarita; listening to some piano-heavy 80s/90s house music; reading a good book. :)
ReplyDeleteA hot bath with Lavender essence, a cup of Earl Grey tea served in a pretty vintage cup and saucer, slipping into a bed with freshly made set of sheets and a delicious new book. A slow, lazy walk around the neighborhood bundled up all warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon.
x
whenever my friends and i lived together we'd turn up the heat just a bit and get all dressed up for the summer. cute summery dresses, cocktails, yummy summerey meals and it helped just a bit:) just think it's just around the corner!
ReplyDeleteJoanna, I don't know if you like Iron & Wine, but their new album released this week is amazing and put me in such a great mood driving to work this morning. Maybe it will help? Also, doing any kind of craft project or project around the house to keep my mind busy does wonders.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're feeling like that Joanna :(. At the moment watching my little girl play with her toys lifts my mood. She is so fascinated by little things like zips and clothing labels and will fiddle with them with such an intense look on her face like she is discovering something profound - so gorgeous to watch! Sadly today she's been sick and all she wants is cuddles (not that I mind that!) - hopefully tomorrow she'll be back with her beloved zips and labels!
ReplyDeletego in the bathroom, shut the door, and do a little dance in front of the mirrior. works everytime!
ReplyDeleteAretha Franklin or the Supremes and a healthy dose of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteAn outdoor stroll, a yoga class, some meditation, a glass of wine on the couch with a great friend. Reminding myself that today will pass and tomorrow will come and so my emotions will change with it.
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http://fashionotes.com
taking a bath with a bath bomb from LUSH.
ReplyDeletebuying a new book.
organizing things.
those do it for me!
I usually take a handful of Ativan and see download a something on Netflix. Works every time.
ReplyDeleteA cup of tea, some yummy dark chocolate, a warm shower, yoga pants, and a good book.
ReplyDeleteFeel better.
Cutting myself some slack and eating out for dinner, watching awful TV and just granting myself lazy time.
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