https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:21:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779630 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:58:51 +0000 wrkbrk 2779630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: Literally my exact response I was getting ready to type! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779607 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 00:42:41 +0000 Marfi 2779607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Call me weird but for me it’s yarn! I had a crappy beginning of my week so when I was over by two new (to me) yarn stores yesterday I stopped and picked some up! </p> [attach=4238/17/oxst76.450x600.12968211-86EB-4851-B61F-8BBF40326EF4.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779575 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:31:00 +0000 Synchronicity 2779575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought of another one - if I'm dealing with some bigger life stress, a weekend trip to the lake is my reset button. I love being able to leave the city and be outside, where it's quiet and separate from "real life". I'm already trying to figure out how soon we can drag a newborn up there so I don't miss out on a fall cottage trip completely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779546 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:30:37 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2779546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Waiting until son is in bed to cook a nice dinner and eat it just DW and I...we chat and eat in front of the tv ha how glamorous. We try to do this every Friday and I look forward to it all day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779536 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:04:42 +0000 IRunForFun 2779536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being alone, pretty much. Whether it's taking a nap, a long shower, reading a book, or just going for a walk, ALONE. </p> <p>Also, shopping. And dark chocolate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779531 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:00:33 +0000 ScarletBegonia 2779531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A good dinner/night out with my husband where it feels like when we first got together - tons to say to each other, good debates, maybe getting a bit drunk. When I start to feel overwhelmed and anxious, I can usually attribute it to the fact that we haven't been out together sans kid in a number of weeks or months. Seems to be a really important component of our relationship and our individual happiness to make time for that. </p> <p>For myself, reading a great book in bed, cat naps, getting my nails done, an amazing cup of coffee, having flowers around the house - I'm pretty easy to please :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779523 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:43:23 +0000 snowjewelz 2779523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And online shopping!</p> <p>Gap has half off sale and I just bought a ton of cute matching stuff for the girls. Not happy about spending money but love getting them matching clothes~ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779520 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:29:34 +0000 bubblegum 2779520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: Christmas music!! That's a good one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779509 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:06:46 +0000 tinyperson 2779509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Christmas music and coffee :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779495 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:30:05 +0000 codeitall 2779495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Retail therapy haha! It helps that my kids are still constantly growing out of their clothes so I can always justify getting something for them and baby clothes are always cheaper than mine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779450 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 12:10:40 +0000 psw27 2779450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A run, fresh air/being outside and red wine! Plus baking but usually I just need to get away and be outside if I want to reset a little bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779445 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:46:54 +0000 Ajsmommy 2779445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Driving too fast with the windows down and the music too loud.</p> <p>A bath.</p> <p>Reading a good book.</p> <p>Shopping for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779424 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:35:32 +0000 smocks 2779424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hard exercise, loud music. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779418 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:16:44 +0000 looch 2779418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read or do logic puzzles. I don't have my easel set up right now, but when I do, I paint.</p> <p>I try not to do things that involve food or alcohol because those tend to be slippery slopes for me. I want the answer to also include physical activity, but I tend to do that in bursts. I am going to see about a yoga class I can do with my son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779415 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:11:33 +0000 gingerbebe 2779415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Being alone. I like going out after the kids are in bed and slowly push a cart around the store or Target and take my time looking at things while listening to music or an uplifting sermon or podcast. Grab something tasty to drink while I'm at it. I get a little slow moving exercise and no one needs me and I can think of yummy things to pack for lunch or make for dinner and it's just quiet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779411 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:01:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2779411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A good long shower. Doing a face mask. And weirdly, being able to clean/organize helps me relax, haha! I rarely go for mani/pedi's these days but those always, always makes me feel good! Oh and if I can get a good blow out (even if I do it myself). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779399 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:57:42 +0000 OurEastAndWest 2779399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Man, I love all of these! I would definitely say a bath is my #1. I have to take one every night before bed, it's my way of clearing my mind at the end of the day. </p> <p>Also red wine (!!!) or a good beer, time spent just looking out at the water whether the beach or the lake, or really time spent looking out at nature in general, it can be very grounding. And if I'm really down- Bonnie Raitt playing WHILE drinking red wine in the bath with the lights on low. Random I know ha, but her voice is so soothing :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779387 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:04:28 +0000 bubblegum 2779387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love them all!! Thank God for all those things listed above! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779385 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:41:59 +0000 petitenoisette 2779385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Actually doing something with my husband as opposed to zonking out on the couch at the end of the day. Watching a movie, playing a boardgame, having a couple drinks (when not preg!). Don't need to actually leave the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779377 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:20:55 +0000 SweetiePie 2779377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love baths with a nice bath salt or bomb. And when not pregnant a cold glass of white whine. Though I might start having a half a glass in the bath once in a while because I miss it so much. And I also like to watch an episode of something when I’m in there. Which probably counteracts the relaxing qualities of a bath, haha. But I love it after a bad day. </p> <p>Also agree on a good beer (I love craft beers) and cheese. </p> <p>Sometimes I just tell DH I have to get out of here when he gets home and I go get a pedicure. Or dinner by myself. We have a small Mediterranean restaurant with a wine bar and I love taking my book and getting a little mezze with a glass of wine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779369 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:29:32 +0000 youboots 2779369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Going to the mall alone or eating a nice meal alone. Also a pedicure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779368 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:26:59 +0000 DesertDreams88 2779368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Vanilla scented candles, time alone to read, snuggles with DH on the couch watching a favorite show, sex, falling asleep early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779352 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:17:46 +0000 summerfruit 2779352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>reading the forums, eating snacks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779350 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:10:13 +0000 catgirl 2779350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A good workout<br /> Re-watching something I love<br /> Ice Cream and/or candy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779349 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:09:56 +0000 Synchronicity 2779349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A cold glass of white wine or beer (when I'm not 40 weeks pregnant...), chips and dip, a show on netflix or a good book and alone time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779343 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:54:28 +0000 erinbaderin 2779343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very cold white wine, a good book, terrible reality tv. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779339 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:39:00 +0000 jhd 2779339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Taking a walk outside (I need to do this more!)<br /> Re-watching a familiar show on Netflix.<br /> Grocery shopping and cooking<br /> Baking </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779338 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:29:49 +0000 crazydoglady 2779338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A bath with a bath bomb and a cup of coffee! I just started fertility treatments... so I've been doing that a lot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-lifts-your-spirits#post-2779335 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:09:39 +0000 bubblegum 2779335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When you’re down in the dumps what helps lift your spirits? Of course our LOs and SOs do but what small thing really helps?</p> <p>Today was a day from hell and a bath, sushi and BEER, really helped to calm me down. Doesn’t fix the problem but I do feel slightly better. </p> <p>What works for you? </p>