STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

rosie_the_riveter · Gucci

I really need some cheering up

janey831 · Kate Spade

awwwwwww. i am so sorry to hear abt your grandfather. when i feel sad abt something i go running. it really helps me clear my head. i usually listen to my ipod--filled with my favorite music. you could take on a project maybe? bake...leanr a new recipe? anything to boost your mood. i hope you feel better!

Karina · Chanel

im so sorry about that :(

why don't you take up knitting or something?

poptart · Coach

I'm so sorry! One thing to remember is that it is completely normal to feel sad, and it's good that you are trying to find something to keep you occupied. That's natural and healthy.

I second the suggestion that you do something active; exercise REALLY helps. And maybe you could try volunteering? It sounds cliche, but helping other people helps put our problems in perspective and deal with our emotions.

gruiz · Kenneth Cole

For the short term, go see a funny movie. It always helps me to get my mind off the problem for a couple of hours and get a break from my own life. For the longer term, try to spend a lot of time with friends, get some good books, go to the craft store and pick up a new hobby. Just something to occupy your mind so you're not dwelling on your sadness too much. Hope you're in better spirits soon!

nunzi182 · Kate Spade

It's always hard going through a loss...

Knitting really does help. I knit for various reasons, but it is an excellent time for reflection, or you could knit while you're watching TV, listening the the radio, etc.

The important thing is that you WANT to be happy. A lot of people just feel sad and leave it at that...the fact that you are reaching out means, you want to feel happy...

Cheer up, and I'm very sorry for your loss.

sugar · Nine West

When I'm dealing with one of life's difficult blows, I like to read an inspirational book on the subject. I find this helps me to reflect on my feelings and mindset.

rosie_the_riveter · Gucci

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I have been doing better the last couple of days. My mother-in-law is redecorating her bedroom and is planning to remodel her bathroom so she has asked me to come up with a design for both rooms so I've already started researching things and keeping busy. I'll be stopping by the forum a little more now too.

lsubatgirl · Gucci

I know how you feel. I unfortunately didn't have any down time after my grandma passed away last August. School was just starting and I got behind with her being in the hospital and then the funeral. I could have used it though.

How about organizing your photos if you don't have them already organized, working on a scrapbook? You could try something new like tennis lessons, jogging, cooking. Cooking is the easiest one. You just pick a recipe that sounds good and give it a try. It releases stress and calms you down. That is what I do.