Cheer Up

The other day I was writing in my journal about ways I can comfort myself when I am down. After I looked over the list I was shocked that they all cost little or no money:

• journaling
• praying
• reframing what happened more positively
• listening to music
• dancing
• petting the cat
• getting lost in a favorite movie or book
• taking a walk
• asking myself what I need

Buying a pick-me-up wasn’t even on the list! I wonder how many times I have tried to cheer myself up with the wrong thing.