I am having somewhat of a grumpy week , I think it part like due to the fact I was quite ill a few weeks ago. I don't know if grumpiness is contagious but even the cat is looking grumpier that usual and believe me , the cat is never a happy soul. It is like death standing over me every time he looks at me.
So what can I do to cheer myself up I don't want chocolate some child thought I was having a baby.
I tried singing with my class and all was going well till after wind the bobbin one of them wanted a One Direction song.. I am old and out of touch!
I don't want wine.
I don't watch soaps.
I am not really a shoe shopper or a clothes fiend.
So what can I do ??
In the comments come up with some suggestions either fantasy suggestions that are clean ! or practical solutions.
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So what can I do to cheer myself up I don't want chocolate some child thought I was having a baby.
I tried singing with my class and all was going well till after wind the bobbin one of them wanted a One Direction song.. I am old and out of touch!
I don't want wine.
I don't watch soaps.
I am not really a shoe shopper or a clothes fiend.
So what can I do ??
In the comments come up with some suggestions either fantasy suggestions that are clean ! or practical solutions.
And in return I'll offer up as a prize £25 worth of Amazon vouchers just in time for christmas as given my me.
Have A Lovely Large Bar Of Chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI'd suggest football but then I am just a bloke!
ReplyDeleteHow about visiting your local cat and dog shelter and adopt a new friend for life xxx
ReplyDeleteA bit of retail therapy always cheers me up! & if you can't face the crowds then you could always do it online? As for grumpy cat, I reckon a tin of tuna will work just great for him! :)
ReplyDeleteSend happy thoughts! Jen xx
Do your nails.
ReplyDeleteEat chocolate lots and lots of chocolate - or perhaps have a nice bath with a bath bomb, face mask, music and your favourite drink and book :) x
ReplyDeleteBook a pampering session to look forward to (or just invite the girls round to pamper each other and have a bit of a grumble :) they will always make you laugh!) if all else fails grab some cheesy films (with some top totty such as Ryan Reynolds) that always cheers me up especially if it includes a bit of ab action :D
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If money is an issue, I always find a wardrobe clear out and reorganisation works wonders. And best of all, it's cheaper than retail therapy- infact, it's free! You rediscover pieces you'd forgotten about, you see your horrible old t shirts for what they really are, and when you do buy new pieces, you have in mind what else you have!
ReplyDeleteLaura Harris
A nice walk always does it for me.
ReplyDeleteGive yourself a home pedicure. You can't be grumpy when your feet are happy.
ReplyDeleteCreate a project to take your mind of things. It can be anything. Me and my partner at the moment are planning a road trip around the UK :)
ReplyDeleteCome out with me :)
ReplyDeleteRoll in a nice pile of catnip!
ReplyDeleteA relaxing soak in a bath, with a book and a lot of bubbles. Thats how I cheer myself up!
ReplyDeleteGo to bed an hour earlier every night for a week - being tired can make anyone grumpy.
ReplyDeleteHazel Rea - @beachrambler
Some shopping!
ReplyDeleteAshleigh
Go out clothes shopping
ReplyDeleteScarf, hat and gloves, warm coat and get out with your camera.
ReplyDeleteWatch some comedy films such as Jumpin Jack Flash which is hillarious.
ReplyDeleteTake up painting watercolours. Very relaxing and you can give the fruits of your labours away to friends, family or charities x
ReplyDeleteA duvet, a sofa, a cup of tea, candles, nibbles, and a nice, middle of the road film, and the cat on your lap. I'd probably add crochet to that as that seems to make me happy. Your milage may vary. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, and for dire episodes of grumpiness, I have a happy sounding playlist on my ipod. I asked my friends to help me compile it and got some great suggestions!
I think you should get some candles, your favourite drink and have a long relaxing bath, telling your family that you don't want to be disturbed until you come down again.
ReplyDeleteAs for the cat i'd show it pictures of grumpy cat and tell it if it wants to be a cat with attitude then it will have to try a bit harder
Walking always cheers me up and clears my head, even on a cold day a good long walk makes you feel better. Grab a friend or a dog, wrap up warm and go walking a couple of times a week, or daily if you've got the time. If you don't have time at the end of the day, try getting up an hour earlier or walking to work rather than taking the car.
ReplyDeleteMaybe get involved in some hobby classes in your local area, meet new people?
ReplyDeleteA nice walk!
ReplyDeleteHang out with someone even grumpier for a while, it's all relative and should make you feel a bit better.
ReplyDeleteStart horse riding. Its exhilarating, good fitness, helps body awareness and balance, gives you adrenalin rushes like you've never known (good, and bad sometimes), putting your trust in a 400kg animal who lets you on his back.
ReplyDeleteI always come back off a ride buzzing and cheery, doesn't matter what the weather is like. I promise you will never look back. @Kirstylu29
Get stuck into a good book!
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Focus on the positives.
ReplyDeleteHave a long relaxing soak in the bath with candles on. Snuggle down in a freshly made bed with a nice book x
ReplyDeletego shopping with my girlfriends then come home and treat myself to a hot chocolate
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my last post posted....so i'll try again...
ReplyDeleteHorse riding!!! It's exhilarating, good fitness, an adrenalin rush (mostly good, sometimes not so much), satisfying, its a whole new level of trust in a big powerful animal who trusts you in return and lets you on his back.
Riding (nearly) always ends with me feeling amazing!!! :D
go shopping with my girlfriends and then treat myself to a hot chocolate when i get home.x
ReplyDeleteWatch a feelgood movie, either something new or one you haven't seen for ages and snuggle up with your cat
ReplyDeleteWatch a feelgood movie either a new one or one you love but haven't seen for ages. Then sit back and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteA lovely scented bubble bath with a good trashy magazine and a bar of nice posh chocolate. Shut the door and leave everything else outside for an hour and come back feeling refreshed and uplifted.
ReplyDelete@rachiegr
Watch a happy film and then listen to happy music. Dare you to not be smiling listening to songs from Jungle book!
ReplyDeleteWatch a happy film and listen to happy music. Dare you not to smile while listening to songs from Junble book don't forget" I Wanna Be Like You" and "bare necessities of life!
ReplyDeleteI hang out with my cats on the sofa watching the soaps, animals always cheer me up :)
ReplyDeleteWatch Bridesmaids with a nice box of chocolates beside you!
ReplyDeleteWatch Bridesmaids with a nice box of choccies beside you!
ReplyDeletecup of tea, a good book, a box of dark minty chocs and get in the bath and lock the door so there are no disturbances x
ReplyDeletePut a smiling mask on your cat, it seems that your cat's mood has a big influence on yours - and at least you'll get to laugh at its efforts to remove the mask if nothing else :-)
ReplyDeleteWatch American idol, drinking wine and eating - well that's what I'm doing to ease the weekly stresses - it's working so far :)
ReplyDeleteHave a cup of tea and watch a good film :)
ReplyDeletehave a spa day
ReplyDeleteFind a pretty local park and go for a nice long walk with your mp3 player turned up to 11.
ReplyDeleteA new haircut or hair colour
ReplyDeleteGo to the theatre it always cheers me up :)
ReplyDeletego to the theatre it always cheers me up
ReplyDeletePlay some video games?...
ReplyDeleteGet out for a long walk in the country
ReplyDeleteBuy a motorcycle - always works for me
ReplyDeleteI suggest you lock yourself away for a full hour (or more) with a good book, chocolates and a nice drink of your choosing!
ReplyDeleteBuy a dog?
ReplyDeleteFind some water. A swimming pool, a river, a lake, the seaside. Let it mentally wash the grouches away. It works for me.
ReplyDeleteSign up to lovefilm or similar and then you'll have a pick of some top films to watch in the evenings rather than being stuck with just TV. Also we go out for walks in the evenings all year round to keep fit and healthy, and it helps you sleep better!
ReplyDeletedo a groovy pumpkin carving!
ReplyDeleteMaybe have your hair done or go for a manicure, looking my best (such as it is, lol) always cheers me up. Rafflecopter entries in my real name NIKKI HAYES
ReplyDeleteI always find a walk in the woods cheers me up.I think I can't be bothered but if I make the effort to go then afterwards I am glad I did!
ReplyDeletebake! eat! sleep :)
ReplyDeleteeat some Lindt creation chocolate that will do the trick
ReplyDeletego for a walk through the woods or the beach :) im lucky to live near a woods that lead on to a beach :) i also love to walk in the rain, it feels refreshing and relaxing and i get to go home and get in my cozy pj's and have a nice hot cuppa after x
ReplyDeletemeditate, forget your worries and still the mind - works a treat at stress management
ReplyDeleteHave a family Halloween party. I love getting ready for these and there are some great ideas on line. Young and old can join in with the fun and your cat would look great in a witches hat!
ReplyDeleteGo see a show at the theatre.
ReplyDeletebubble bath and a glass of champagne!
ReplyDeleteHow about phoning a friend, meeting up,in the park for a walk followed by a coffee. Or do a job or task that you always put off you will feel better after you have achieved something.
ReplyDeleteHow a bout a long walk in the country it always cheers me up or put some bird food out in the garden put the kettle for a nice cuppa and sit back and relax
ReplyDeleteooops just looked again and seen the cat - forget about the bird food
ReplyDeletehave a cuppa and some choccy
ReplyDeleteSing! Really loud. Cheers me up every time.
ReplyDeleteSing! Really loud. Always cheers me up.
ReplyDeleteget some relaxing music, put on a face mask and go to a safe place in your head :) I recommend a beach!
ReplyDeleteget the old photo albums out - they always bring a smile to my face x
ReplyDeletea hot bubble bath and a glass of wine
ReplyDeleteCheese and wine, followed by a lovely bubbly bath!
ReplyDeletego for a run
ReplyDeleteGet some girls round and do some pampering
ReplyDeletea total indulgence and pamper day starting with a lesurely breakfast with a bucks fizz then a long bath with lovely essential oils and then wrap up in big fluffy dressing gown with a bar of yummy chocolate and read a book
ReplyDeleteTake up something new - something active like running maybe? x
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you have the xbox kinect but playing dance central on there with my friends is always a laugh x
ReplyDeleteMy son gets the blues sometimes & I find that if he opens up to me & just talks it all out it helps him a lot. Find someone you trust & love & talk over a cup of tea.
ReplyDeletetalk to me!
ReplyDeletepampering or watching Bridget Jones)
ReplyDeleteDo some pampering!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice bath and then eat a yummy cupcake.
ReplyDeleteSome chocolate, wine and a good chick flick
ReplyDeleteChocolate never fails to cheer ip people
ReplyDeletewatch a feel good film
ReplyDeleteHi Claire, sorry to hear you have not been so well. Hope you feel better soon. This works for me- get yourself off to the hairdressers even if it is just a wash and blow dry. Have an extra conditioning treatment. If your hair feels right then everything else seems to feel better.
ReplyDeleteListen to Justin Bieber - always works for me :)
ReplyDeleteSpend time with family! :)
ReplyDeletewatch a good old classic movie...one you know you love and makes you go aww
ReplyDeletefor me thats my disney classics or dirty dancing
Get that cat and give it a good cuddle :)
ReplyDeletelie on the beach in the sun and listen to the waves crash on the sand
ReplyDeleteWatch your favourite comedy on TV?
ReplyDeletehave a move around with furniture in your house- I find it involves a lot of effort but when you finally get your furniture in a new place, it feels a whole lot better & any frustration is taken out on your sofa trying to life the begger! :)
ReplyDeleteGo for a nice long walk, enjoy the views, grab an ice cream and help an old lady home with her shopping!
ReplyDeletebuy yourself a load of yummy food, cook it whilst listening to loud and cheerful music (and buy your cat some treats whilst you're getting your own so that a bit more warmth is thrown your way)!! with love, faye xx
ReplyDeleteAs my Mother would say....go out for a nice walk and get some fresh air in your lungs ;)
ReplyDeleteYour favourite film on DVD and a big box of chocolates
ReplyDeleteGet together with some of your friends for a DvD night with wine and take-away
ReplyDeleteCatch up with some friends for a good gossip.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't fancy going out than a mild Ebay spree always does the trick for me, alternatively a nice brisk walk, preferably not in the rain! x
ReplyDeleteNice cat.
ReplyDeleteWATCH THE LION KING
ReplyDeleteHave a nice walk or go shopping x
ReplyDeleteEat some chocolate.
ReplyDeleteHave some wine
ReplyDeleteWatch some good DVDs with a bottle of wine and some chocolates
ReplyDeleteGo shopping!! Buy yr self some lovely new shoes!! :D
ReplyDeleteMake my bed up with fresh sheets, duvet etc then have a nice bath with scented candles and wash and dry my hair and get into bed...nice to feel clean and the whole process has made me feel relaxed which makes me feel better
ReplyDeleteForget what the kid said get some choccie a film & a large wine!! xx
ReplyDeleteNice long walk.. on a beach if possible, blow the cobwebs away :)
ReplyDeleteSnuggle up with blankets, dvds and chocolate :)
ReplyDeletefav film with some nibbles
ReplyDeletePut your favourite song on! Turn volume up! Sing out loud, dance!!
ReplyDeleteA spa day to make you feel fabulous again xx
ReplyDeletechocolate
ReplyDeleteput your fav tunes on your mps etc and go for a cycle x
ReplyDeletegiving money to charity always cheers me up x
ReplyDeleteTry making someone else smile and that usually does the trick for me
ReplyDeletePut AC/DC on the stereo at full blast!!!
ReplyDeleteWatch Columbo, he always cheers me up. My 4 cats watch with me :)
ReplyDeleteDo something nice for someone
ReplyDeleteDo something nice for someone
ReplyDeleteThese are the things that I do to cheer myself up,not sure if they'll work for you but they always do for me :)
ReplyDelete1.Eat a large bar of your favourite chocolate(mine is Milkybar)
2.Put on your Onsie
3.Watch some video's on you tube(my favourites are anything with Ray Quinn in )
and lastly
4.Enjoy your favourite hobbies
Hot bath with candles
ReplyDeleteCreate a little herb garden. I have one on my window sill and as well as being pretty to look at I get a lovely waft of scent every time I open or close my curtains or the window :) I have some yummy basil, coriander, mint, etc which I cook with on occasion, but my favourite is my lemon balm - it smells heavenly and makes delicious tea which someone once told me is known as 'happy tea'! :D
ReplyDeleteGo for a walk.
ReplyDeleteI find knitting and crochet very therapeutic, maybe you could try one of those? YouTube has some excellent tutorials if you need a bit of prompting...
ReplyDeleteEat an entire box of Jaffa cakes whilst doing a jigsaw. Then buy some of that catnip spray and watch the mental kitty show :) lol x
ReplyDeletewatch a good film
ReplyDeletewatch a good film
ReplyDeleteEnter competitions - lots to look forward to, even if you don't end up winning.
ReplyDeletehave a dance
ReplyDeleteA new hobby. A new interest that is productive. Something like embroidery .. start with smallish project like cushions with a subject close to your heart.
ReplyDeleteWatch OFF THEIR ROCKERS on ITV on Sunday night
ReplyDeleteBook a weekend away from it all.
ReplyDeletelisten to some music
ReplyDeletewatch a feel good film
ReplyDeleteHave a large tub of Ben and jerrys x
ReplyDeleteHave a walk up a hill and take a thermos with you to drink at the top just don't forget to wrap up :-)
ReplyDeleteTreat yourself to some time away - perhaps a weekend break or a two week holiday. There's nothing like getting away from the usual surroundings to put a different complexion on life. Also, get as much regular and peaceful sleep as possible. The world will seem a brighter place afterwards :)
ReplyDeletea hot stone massage then a night out with the girls;)
ReplyDeleteDo some exercise. Brisk walk? Run? Yoga? Pilates? All good and the endorphin rush makes you feel amazing afterwards!
ReplyDeleteHave a day out at the zoo. The animal antics always make me smile.
ReplyDeleteSpend a day with my daughters
ReplyDeleteYou could torment the cat and chase it round the house ... as long as your neighbours don't see you
ReplyDeleteJust watch some funny kid / animal videos on youtube.
ReplyDeleteBowl of strawberries and cream
ReplyDeleteRead a good book with a cup of tea by pauline simpson
ReplyDeleteHow about a trip to the Hairdressers - works for me
ReplyDeleteKathy D
Go clothes shopping
ReplyDeleteUnplug the phone and laptop, run a hot bath and drink a glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteJUust remembered you don't like wine.
ReplyDeleteSouthern comfort and lemonade? :D ^_^
I always find a nice hot bath with nicely scented candles, glass of wine and a good book .... cheers me up.:)
ReplyDeletePamper your self face mask , hair, nails and a large glass of wine with a box of chocolates to your self
ReplyDeleteAfter my mom passed a couple of years ago i was really struggling to cope, my husband and i were out one day and we went into a pet store, we ending up buying a rabbit, our first pet, i love her to bits and looking after her gave me comfort and helped me through a hard time, also CHOCOLATE helps alot xxx
ReplyDeletego have a chat with a friend who really makes you laugh
ReplyDeleteFavourite song on loud and dance and sing your heart out
ReplyDeleteDrink plum and cinnamon tea :)
ReplyDeleteDrink plum and cinnamon tea :)
ReplyDeleteDrink plum and cinnamon tea :)
ReplyDeletenice peaceful bubbly bath
ReplyDeleteGet some fresh air to destress
ReplyDeleteTick something off your 'to do list' that has been bugging you for ages.
ReplyDeleteMovie night with ice cream and a onesie
ReplyDeletebig bubbly bath or chocolate and cheese
ReplyDeleteMaybe a bit of me time however you can, be it a bath with candles, coffee at a coffee shop, a posh meal out?
ReplyDeleteMaybe think about what you enjoyed as a child? Jump in puddles, kick piles of leaves. Wrap up warm and go to the beach.
ReplyDeleteFly to the Caribbean for a week in the sun, being waited on hand and foot
ReplyDeletehave a buble bath which is a bubble bath, candles and Michael buble on in the background. then put pjs on and watch a film of your choice with some nibbles.
ReplyDeleteTaking the dog for a walk on the beach.
ReplyDeleteWatch a Charlie Chaplin film, always works for me
ReplyDeleteDress the Cat in Christmas Gear and take photos for Personalised Christmas Cards! :-)
ReplyDeleteget outside & do some gardening - i did some this morning (hoovered up all the leaves) looks so much better and that made me feel great!
ReplyDeletehave a chocolate break! Or chill on the sofa in front of a good chick flick!
ReplyDeleteHelen booth
a soak in the bath and a glass of wine x
ReplyDeleteGo on youtube and watch some silly funny videos! :-)
ReplyDeletehave a bet on the horses
ReplyDeleteA walk by the river or kicking Autumn leaves cheers me up. Failing that bake something, that always cheers me up and the whole family:-)
ReplyDeletenice glass of wine and a bar of chocolate
ReplyDeleteA good night out does the world of good.
ReplyDeleteListen to some funkin' soul music. Yeah.
ReplyDeleteRead The Secret by Rhonda Byrne - such a powerful book & really uplifting
ReplyDeleteSleep! A good afternoon nap always cheers me up
ReplyDeleteEat some nice cake :)
ReplyDeletePut your Christmas decorations up while listening to some good music!
ReplyDeleteput your xmas tree up and decs hope that cheers you up x
ReplyDeleteBlast the music and dance.
ReplyDeleteMake a list of things you would like to do and places you would like to see,make it achievable and work through it.
ReplyDeleteGet a SAD lamp! Every time I get the blues I pop mine on and instantly feel better! :)
ReplyDeletetry a spray of perfume like body shop JAPANESE CHERRY BLOSSOM EAU DE TOILETTE it works wonders for me if I am feeling down I have it by the bedroom door and a quick spray as I pass really cheers me up
ReplyDeletecheese and biscuits with the fire alight.
ReplyDeleteCandlelit bath with a big bar of galaxy chocolate :-)
ReplyDeletesketch and Paint a mural on a wall - I cant draw at all- but it is therapeutic- or paper the toilet (the walls that is not the actual toilet) in comic cartoons or recipes -something unique that is personal to you!!
ReplyDeletebuy a new pair of shoes
ReplyDeleteRetail therapy is always good go on spoil yaself
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