56 Lists To Make When You Are Feeling Down

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One of the best ways for me to deal with stress is to write. When I write, I change my line of thoughts. For example, when I write fiction, I imagine new scenarios in my head, whereas when I write in my journal I focus on the positive and go from one memory to another.

Lately, I have also been doing a lot of writing and thinking about myself thanks to the summer activity book: M.O.I, mon cahier d’écriture-thérapie: Ecrire pour soi, écrire sur soi – Cahier de vacances. Sorry, it’s only available in French.

These small writing exercises make me feel good and help me to relax, especially after a stressful day.

It inspired me to create an exercise for you to use when you are feeling down.

In this article, you will find a list of 56 lists to make when you are feeling stressed or depressed. They will help you focus on the positives in your life and dream of a better future!

You

1. Favorite memories
2. Your best qualities
3. Best days you’ve lived
4. Compliments you’ve received
5. What you like the most about yourself
6. Your most precious possessions
7. Bucket list of things to do
8. Things that make you happy
9. Positive adjectives to describe yourself
10. Your values
11. Favorite ways to relax
12. Fun things to do at home

Your People

1. People you love
2. People loving you
3. How you met your favorite people
4. People you would like to meet
5. What you like to do with your friends
6. What you like to do with your family
7. People you would like to reconnect with
8. Things you would like to do with your friends & family
9. People who inspire you
10. Every friend you ever made
11. People who have positively influenced you
12. Gift ideas for your favorite people
13. Everything you love about your partner
14. People you want to send a thank you note to
15. Date night ideas

Your Accomplishments

1. Things that you are grateful for
2. Things you are proud of
3. The scariest things you’ve done
4. Dreams that became reality
5. Biggest accomplishments
6. Ways to celebrate your wins
7. All the things you are good at

Your Dreams

1. Life goals
2. Countries you would like to visit
3. Things you would like to do
4. Stories you would like to write about
5. Adventures you would like to live
6. Dreams for the future
7. Where you would like to live
8. What you will be doing in the next few years
9. Things you would like to get
10. Skills you would like to learn
11. Wishlist

Your Favorite Things

1. Favorite songs
2. Funniest jokes
3. Favorite movies
4. Favorite TV shows
5. Favorite books
6. Favorite places
7. Favorite food
8. Favorite restaurants
9. Favorite parks in town
10. Favorite quotes
11. Favorite podcasts

Further Reading

• 5 Powerful Summer Reading Books To Make You Happier
• The Best Audiobooks That Will Change Your Life
• Learn How to Live a Healthy Life and Love Your Body
• The Best Tools To Improve Your Life And Be Happier
• Everything You Need To Know To Stop Stress

Over To You

What do you do when you feel stressed out?