So you\u2019re feeling a little depressed? Well, firstly, you should know that it\u2019s okay not to feel okay.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s the moments of sadness and pain that allow us to feel moments of happiness and joy. This is called the law of polarity. For anything to exist, there has to be an equal and exact opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But logical facts rarely provide the remedy we seek in reading such an article as this. That being said, here are ten of my favourite ways to alleviate those unwelcome symptoms of sorrow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nature has a very healing effect. Lace-up your shoes, pop on your jacket, select some great tunes and go for a brisk walk. Sometimes we need a little of Mother nature\u2019s healing effect to re-center ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop and do a little reflecting. Research<\/a> proves that writing about our troubling times can have a healthy effect on our immune systems. Buy yourself a new journal, get a pen, light a candle and let it all out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Combat the feelings of loneliness by turning up the tunes. So choose something uplifting. A study<\/a> found that<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026people with depression are most likely to use music to intensify a negative mood, [but] they are also the least aware of this tendency.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s probably not the best way to cheer yourself up. So do the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reach out to a friend or family member. You don\u2019t have to hide your feelings. Reach out for support. Let them know you\u2019re feeling down and wanted to reach out and talk. Ask about their day. Anything. Just talk.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pop on a comedy show, a funny Hollywood flick or anything that will get you laughing. Laughter decreases our stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies. Before you know it, you\u2019ll be feeling better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a minute to do some deep breathing. Repeated deep breaths will naturally bring your heart rate more in alignment with your breath. This will cause your brain to release those feel-good endorphins \u2014 chemicals that have a natural calming effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use this as an opportunity to list out all the things you\u2019re grateful for. Having a gratitude practice keeps us happier in life. Grab that notebook and jot down some things you\u2019re thankful for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes we need to change our environment. Get out of the house for a walk or a drive. Surprise a friend or hit your local cafe for a cup of feel-good java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Know that it\u2019s okay not to feel okay. Hold space for yourself and let it out. Crying is a natural way to release that pent-up energy and emotion inside of us. If you need to cry, do it. I guarantee you\u2019ll feel better afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jump into a cold shower. A cold shower is an integral part of an ancient Ayurvedic ritual<\/a>. Cold showers work as gentle electroshock therapy, which jolts our system into clarity and higher energy levels and releases feel-good endorphins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kimberly Hill is a leading Dating & Relationship Coach For Men, and Host of The Self-Confidence Project Podcast.<\/a> You can follow her on Instagram @kimberlyninahill. <\/a>For more information, go to www.kimberlyninahill.com.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Go For a Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Do Some Writing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Turn Up the Music<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Call a Friend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Make Yourself Laugh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Do a Little Deep Breathing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Practice Gratitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. Get Out of the House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Cry and Let it Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10. Take a Cold Shower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n