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10 Ways to Brighten Your November

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November 4, 2013

From the archives, how to cheer up the darker days…

The days are getting shorter, the nights colder. Although we can’t bring back the light of the summer and we can’t stop the rain from falling on our heads, there are always the simple, small ways to lift our spirits. If you are mid-divorce especially, the darkness out your window only adds to your dark mood.

These can’t take away your pain but they can at least ease your stress; 10 ways to brighten your November…

1. Get a new pair of flannel Pajamas = Cozy

2.Splurge on a special bottle of wine=yummy

3.Buy yourself a fragrant bouquet for your bedside table (can’t beat roses for the bedroom)=divine

4.Invest in some beautifully scented candles (cinnamon?, Vanilla? Lavender? Lemon? Cedar?)=aromatherapy

5.Draw a hot, bubbly bath (with lit scented candles)=relaxation

6. Try one Yoga class= strength and sweat therapy

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7.Listen to your favorite music=music therapy

8. Watch your favorite funny movie=laughter

9. When you get dressed tomorrow, swap out black for your favorite color=cheer

10. check out Slim Paley’s blog for beautiful home decor, fashion, travel and garden=delightful

AND…if all else fails, just get up and put your lipstick on!

Hopefully, doing a few of these things will lift your spirits this month. Adapting to the dark days during a stressful time such as divorce can be tough. What do you do to lift your spirits? Is there anything you would add to this list?

9 Comments

elliot
November 12, 2013 at 9:42 pm
Great Post.many thanks for share… expecting more.
Callie
November 6, 2013 at 12:00 am
Hot bubble baths, divine scented candles and cozy PJs do it for me!
- lisa
  November 6, 2013 at 7:30 am
  For sure, Callie. Can’t beat the flannel PJ’s…they’re so comfy you want to have a pajama day! Thanks for stopping by.
Mike
November 5, 2013 at 10:45 am
I’m all in for scented candles, wine, music and/or a funny movie Lisa! That is an AMAZING head picture by the way. Love it! 🙂
- lisa
  November 5, 2013 at 12:02 pm
  You’ll get through the dark days no problem, Mike! The picture is from dreamstime.
Chrys Fey
November 5, 2013 at 7:12 am
Lovely list! I will definitely be having more hot bubble baths and lighting more scented candles. 🙂
- lisa
  November 5, 2013 at 8:02 am
  Yes, hot bubble baths are wonderful antidepressants…time to stock up on the candles. Thanks, Chrys!
Beverly Diehl
November 4, 2013 at 9:44 pm
It is hard adjusting to the time change, especially the first week. I like not getting up when it is so dark, but getting off the day job when it is already dark – not so fun.

These are all fabulous suggestions. As a hilarious fun (with serious bits) book, let me recommend Hyperbole and a Half – any chapter is guaranteed to make you smile, if not scream with laughter.

As yes, always be good to yourself when you are feeling down. Because don’t you deserve it?
- lisa
  November 4, 2013 at 10:29 pm
  Me too. I feel like I’m dragging my butt with the early darkness. I’ll have to get that book. Sounds like a good pick me up! Thanks Beverly 🙂