57 ways to lighten UP

1. picture things in the clouds
2. go for a walk
3. build a snowman
4. build a snow fort
5. learn something new
6. get in an elevator and face the crowd
7. order a cheeseburger without the cheese
8. daydream
9. find a special place to be alone
10. start a pillow fight
11. watch a funny video
12. make up a foreign language and ask for directions
13. sing silly songs
14. talk to supportive people
15. make a gift for someone
16. paint something
17. grin like a goofball and watch people's reactions
18. run through the sprinkler
19. sit by the river
20. get a back rub
21. secretly do something nice for someone
22. pop loose popcorn in the microwave
23. invent a new laugh
24. doodle
25. start a journal
26. walk in the grass with your shoes off
27. play with the dog
28. glue a loonie to the sidewalk - watch people's reactions
29. go for coffee
30. catch snow flakes on your tongue
31. wear your oldest, comfiest clothes
32. ride a bike
33. take a deep breath
34. take several deep breaths
35. pretend you're a tourist in your own town
36. cuddle the cat
37. write poetry
38. squish mud through your toes
39. take a nap
40. study an ant colony
41. meditate
42. make a dough boy and put it through the garlic press
43. cry
44. look on the bright side
45. go for a hike in the woods
46. skip stones in the river
47. give someone a hug
48. ask someone for a hug
49. rearrange your bedroom
50. invent something
51. do volunteer work
52. relax in a warm bath
53. go swimming
54. be with a friend
55. read a good book
56. do yoga
57. look at the stars