Women Celebrate The Emotional Pick-Me-Ups That Revive Their Spirits

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Mar 2, 2022 3:00 PM EST

We all have our ups and downs. Even though we wish life was a neverending ride of ups, the downs are unfortunately inevitable. Growing up comes with learning to roll with the punches, no matter what comes our way. We've all developed our own coping mechanisms when life isn't going our way, whether it be a hot cup of coffee or a super relaxing yoga session. Different things work for different people. Just because your bestie loves waking up bright and early for an intense HIIT workout at 305 Fitness, it doesn't mean the same thing is going to work for you. Maybe you're the opposite of a morning person. Perhaps the exercise that works for you isn't similar to the type that works for your bestie. In an AskWomen post, women shared their emotional pick-me-ups with one another, and we're super into this list of wholesome activities to bring us back to life. 

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    Font - r/AskWomen · Posted by u/katastrophy_ 21 hours ago What are your favourite things to do when you need an emotional pick-me- up?
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    We love a deeply delicious stretch. If our limbs feel tight, so do our souls. It's time to loosen TF up. 

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    Font - SnooPickles3213 · 20 hr. ago Go out in my garden and get some "chlorophyll therapy."
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    We may not be equipped to plant a garden, but we can purchase a succulent or two. 

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    Font - Alicia096 · 20 hr. ago Go jogging or go for a walk outside. Exercise always makes me feel better after a long or stressful day.
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    Font - Mistress_Mik · 18 hr. ago Eat. Haha. EmOTional DaMagE
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    Human body - LikeATediousArgument · 20 hr. ago Hike and shop! I don't buy lots of stuff, I wait for the good stuff.
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    Font - nindann13 · 19 hr. ago Honestly? Cry. Nothing like a bit of sweet release! After that, go for a walk, chat to a friend, watch TV, video game, nap, read a book. There's many things that help me
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    Human body - dolliified · 20 hr. ago order sushi and play a game that won't reduce me to tears
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    Font - book__werm 15 hr. ago About to eat potato chips and binge some tv myself. As long as it's not something I do daily - it certainly is comforting!
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    Smile - LotusLilli05· 13 hr. ago I order a big old takeaway and run myself a bath with some fancy bath bombs O
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    Font - heartdoesntwork 19 hr. ago Tea, hugs from my kids and cat, then sit by my woodstove with a book.
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    Font - averageisjustanumber · 11 hr. ago I like to blast P!nk in the shower. 15 minutes later I don't have any emotions left and I'm clean.
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    Font - annathetravelbanana · 16 hr. ago I typically like to cuddle with my partner but that's because my partner is super nice and caring so they always make me feel better.
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    Font - blueyes8884 · 16 hr. ago Get comfortable make my bed all nice and neat get a glass of lemonade or sweet tea and watch a show that is inappropriate for family viewing. Lately my two favorite shows have been harlots and grace and frankie.
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    Font - hollatsam · 15 hr. ago Get in my car, grab a coffee, drive around town and sing my heart out.
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    Human body - Playboi-sharti-x · 12 hr. ago Put on some groovy music and dance out the feelings
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