10 Feel Good Things to Do - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Debbie · 04-25-2003, 05:17 PM

Peter’s previous post http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hreadid=11851, (Contentment.) had me remember that this was in the “Blue Day Journal”. Have you read about the “Blue Day Directory” we have been making? http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hreadid=11469. (The Blue Day Directory)

Did I mention that the “Blue Day Directory” is also called the “Blue Day Journal.” If you flip it over and upside down it also has pages to write your thoughts with some nice quotes and suggestions. I found this on one of the pages as I was reading the book and as I mentioned, Peter’s post has prompted me to post it and share it with you.

Often the best way to help yourself out of a rut is to help other people. There is definitely someone out there who is less well off than you are and who’s having an even tougher time getting through his or her day than you will ever will. It feels good to help out where you can, and it sure puts things in perspective.

Here are ten simple things you could do that would make a difference in the lives of those around you. None of these activities really cost anything, and they all take less than an hour to complete.

1. Make an extra sandwich for lunch and give it to a homeless person on your way to work.
2. Say hello, please, and thank you (make eye contact!) to as many people as you can.
3. Visit a home for the elderly or a local hospital and spend time with a patient, filling them in on recent events and just chatting.
4. Volunteer to read a story at your local library.
5. Pick up some litter on your street or around your bus stop on you way home one day.
6. Donate a day’s lunch money to a charity you admire.
7. Go through your wardrobe and clean it out – give away old clothes and blankets that you don’t need to someone who could really use them.
8. Call someone and ask how he and she is doing. Listen carefully to what the person says and, without trying to “fix everything,” offer three positive suggestions.
9. Send a nice card or eve a short letter to three old friends you haven’t seen for a while telling them that you often think about them and wish them every happiness.
10. Feed the birds in your local park when the weather turns cold. Hey, birds need friends, too!

Have you done any of these things lately or something similar that has made you feel better and “put things in perspective”?

Many hugs,
Debbie

margo · 04-25-2003, 05:21 PM

Barbiedeb - I couldn't agree more. I love to give because I get at the same time (good feeling). I also love to hear about Random Acts of Kindness - such great stories for inspiration. A little bit of kindness, even if it's just a smile, can make a huge difference in someone's day.

Love and hugs.

**Ann** · 04-25-2003, 07:24 PM

Great post Barbiedeb. Sometimes just one little thing will make another person's day brighter.

(And I love your little near-sighted dog). Did I say I loved a dog???

Debbie · 04-25-2003, 07:29 PM

You always make me laugh Ann....dogs are cool. This is my background at work, I found him and thought he was cute and funny but I am still looking around. I really do need that Avatars Anonymous meeting

04-25-2003, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	10 Feel Good Things to Do Peter’s previous post http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hreadid=11851, (Contentment.) had me remember that this was in the “Blue Day Journal”. Have you read about the “Blue Day Directory” we have been making? http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...hreadid=11469. (The Blue Day Directory) Did I mention that the “Blue Day Directory” is also called the “Blue Day Journal.” If you flip it over and upside down it also has pages to write your thoughts with some nice quotes and suggestions. I found this on one of the pages as I was reading the book and as I mentioned, Peter’s post has prompted me to post it and share it with you. Often the best way to help yourself out of a rut is to help other people. There is definitely someone out there who is less well off than you are and who’s having an even tougher time getting through his or her day than you will ever will. It feels good to help out where you can, and it sure puts things in perspective. Here are ten simple things you could do that would make a difference in the lives of those around you. None of these activities really cost anything, and they all take less than an hour to complete. 1. Make an extra sandwich for lunch and give it to a homeless person on your way to work. 2. Say hello, please, and thank you (make eye contact!) to as many people as you can. 3. Visit a home for the elderly or a local hospital and spend time with a patient, filling them in on recent events and just chatting. 4. Volunteer to read a story at your local library. 5. Pick up some litter on your street or around your bus stop on you way home one day. 6. Donate a day’s lunch money to a charity you admire. 7. Go through your wardrobe and clean it out – give away old clothes and blankets that you don’t need to someone who could really use them. 8. Call someone and ask how he and she is doing. Listen carefully to what the person says and, without trying to “fix everything,” offer three positive suggestions. 9. Send a nice card or eve a short letter to three old friends you haven’t seen for a while telling them that you often think about them and wish them every happiness. 10. Feed the birds in your local park when the weather turns cold. Hey, birds need friends, too! Have you done any of these things lately or something similar that has made you feel better and “put things in perspective”? Many hugs, Debbie

04-25-2003, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
margo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,726	Barbiedeb - I couldn't agree more. I love to give because I get at the same time (good feeling). I also love to hear about Random Acts of Kindness - such great stories for inspiration. A little bit of kindness, even if it's just a smile, can make a huge difference in someone's day. Love and hugs. __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

04-25-2003, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 29,851	Great post Barbiedeb. Sometimes just one little thing will make another person's day brighter. (And I love your little near-sighted dog). Did I say I loved a dog??? __________________ Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Tagore

04-25-2003, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	You always make me laugh Ann....dogs are cool. This is my background at work, I found him and thought he was cute and funny but I am still looking around. I really do need that Avatars Anonymous meeting

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