Sometimes cheering up is just a matter of treating yourself to a good snack. These are mine, and most are healthy.
Cheering up is a matter of taking one small step at a time. Make that first step a healthy snack. Some favorites of mine are:
- Chocolate, dark chocolate is healthiest, but milk chocolate tastes better.
- Wine.
- Fresh strawberries.
- Coffee, a fresh-brewed cup at home or the Hazlenut at Panera Bakery.
- Spiced tea, I like Tazo spiced chai tea.
- Any in-season, bright colored, fresh fruit.
- Ice cream; I know, not very healthy, but very good.
- Pizza.
- Cold beer, skip the high fat munchies and go with nuts or low fat cheese.
Don't wolf down your snack. Savor it. Breath in the aromas. Take a bite or drink and hold it briefly in your mouth, tasting the flavors. Notice that your spirits rise with each bite or drink.
There are more cheering up articles under Mind and Attitude in the index.
