We all go through times where we just feel down, tired and generally unhappy. Whether you’ve had a bad experience, or it’s just that time of the month, there’s a few things you can do to pick yourself up and feel happy again!
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Exercise! I know, I know, you hate it… but bear with me. I used to hate exercising like a “God, no, please! Don’t make me!” type of hate. I started slow and every week I added a set or two to the time where now I easily spend around 40 mins daily exercising, and guess what? I look forward to it! Exercising has actually been proven scientifically to make you feel happier, as it helps release the “happy hormones” also known as endorphins. If you hate the gym, join a dancing class or just blast some music and dance around for 15-20 minutes! Exercising is not only great for your body but also for your mind.
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Get outside! I’m lucky to call California my home, where the weather is beautiful pretty much year round. Now that the warm and drier months have arrived, you have no excuse to not take advantage and get outdoors. Go for a little walk or a picnic in the park or the beach! Nothing really beats fresh crisp air filling your lungs. Getting in touch with nature will immediately help you get in zen mode and improve your mood.
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Take some time for “me”. We’re all living hectic, fast paced lives, where we sometimes forget to take some time for ourselves. Book a mani-pedi session, or cuddle up with a book in your bed. Some “me” time is important for you to be happy. Listen to your body and know when it needs to just sit back, take a bath and spend the day doing nothing but pampering!
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Surround yourself with positive vibes. Whether it’s a bad relationship or a negative friendship, every once in a while you should re-evaluate things and see if you deserve better. Positive and happy people will lift your spirit up. So when you’re feeling down, call up that person that always makes you laugh and spend some time with them. It’s simple; negative people will bring you down and positive people lift you up!
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Get a hobby. Finding something that your passionate about will not only help keep your mind off what’s bringing you down, but it’s also a great way to feel more fulfilled. Try cooking with your partner at home or joining a painting class, just find what your passionate about and make it your hobby. You don’t have to excel at it, heck you can even suck at it, it’s all just for fun!
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I hope you find this post helpful and always remember happiness comes from within. We choose what affects us and what doesn’t. There’s always light at the end of every tunnel, and I truly believe everything happens for a reason. Even the lowest parts of my past have helped me get where I am today, and I’m grateful for that.
Keep smiling and soldier on!
XoXo,
Tamara
You are stunning!
xo, Maria
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Thank you Maria! You’re so sweet!
XoXo,
Tamara
So many great tips, so important to take time for yourself!! Xx
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I totally agree with you! Thanks for stopping by!
XoXo,
Tamara
This list is accurate AF. Lol!! I do all of these things and I agree, they make me happier for sure!!
♥
Amber
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I’m so glad you agree with me on those tips Amber! They come from personal experience as well!
XoXo,
Tamara
i love these beautiful carefree pictures ! 🙂
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Thanks Carolina! I wanted them to reflect the concept and theme of the post.
XoXo,
Tamara
Loving that gorgeous dress! Exercise has been very therapeutic for me and I have been doing it more often since I’ve found a gym that I love with group, challenging classes! Great tips 🙂
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I’m glad that exercising helped you as well. Finding a group of people that you love is a great motivation to exercise too!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great tips! I would love to see, in the future, some suggestions on how to motivate yourself to do these things, because when you are unhappy it can be difficult to motivate yourself to do even simple things like eating regularly.
These types of tips can definitely be very helpful though. Thanks for sharing!
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Great idea Katie! I will definitely work on it.
XoXo,
Tamara
Such a great post, girl! I really needed that! Love the outfit too – yellow always makes me happy!
xo Lacey
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I’m glad you found it useful Lacey! Yellow makes me happy too, it’s such a happy and bright color!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is a really cute dress! I want to visit cali some day!
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Thanks Sasha! You should definitely visit Cali, it’s absolutely gorgeous!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great tips! This dress makes everyone happy I guess! Beautiful!
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Haha yeah, i guess it does, it’s because of the color. Yellow is such a happy color.
XoXo,
Tamara
woooow, you look amazing in that dress my dear <3 so enchanting and wonderful 🙂
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Thank you so much! Have a great happy day!
XoXo,
Tamara
It’s true that excerise really does help! And you look gorgeous in this dress! Total stunner -xx
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Thank you Shauna, you’re so sweet!
XoXo,
Tamara
You look beautiful and I love your tips! I agree being outdoors and exercise is such a great happy “boost”!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thank you Vanessa! Have a happy day!
XoXo,
Tamara –
Beautiful dress!! 🙂 Kisses!!
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Thanks Maray, I’m glad you liked it!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great tips. I love this dress. It makes me happy. 🙂
Amy Ann
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Thanks Amy! Yellow does make everyone happy, doesn’t it?
Have a happy day!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great advices! Agree with all of them. Thank you for sharing and you look amazing!
Marina
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Thank you for stopping by Marina!
XoXo,
Tamara
So glad i came by your blog to read this , i try as much as possible to do some exercise at least 3 times a week but now that you’ve mentioned how it helps to keep you less worried or depressed i might have to take it up a notch . I love getting my nails done too. Once one is happy everything else falls into place . Your dress is giving me so much life and i really love the California weather too. You look amazing dear.
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Just a simple body movement will do great things for your mind and body too. I totally agree with you, once your happy everything else falls into place!
I’m glad you’re loving the dress! Thank you for stopping by Uzo!
Have a happy day!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great post, Tamara! Not to mention that a bright colored, beautiful gown can always add to the happiness! I saw this at the UO by me and it instantly caught my eye. It looks beautiful on you!
There is something so nice about getting outside, especially here in California. And I TOTALLY agree on learning a new hobby. It can get scary, but as you reach small milestones, it is such a wonderful feeling! Keep the vibes positive, girl – like attracts like! xx Shannon
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I bright yellow dress can add some happiness, I immediately smile when I put it on! Yellow is the color of happiness.
So true, reaching small milestones will make you feel fulfilled and content!
Thanks for stopping by Shannon! Have a great happy day!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is a lovely post, thank you for sharing it.
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Thanks for reading Keely!
XoXo,
Tamara
Love this post and all of the great tips 🙂
Briana
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I’m glad that you do Briana!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great tips, wonderful dress and beautiful pics!!!
Kisses, Paola.
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Thank you Paola!
XoXo,
Tamara
omg I NEED that dress!!!!! These are such breathtaking photos, you look gorgeous <3
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Thank you Shveta, everyone needs a dress like that! It instantly put a smile on the face!
XoXo,
Tamara
Beautiful, lovely dress!!
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Thank you!
XoXo,
Tamara
Such a beautiful dress! Could not agree more about these tips. 🙂
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Thank you Keri, I’m glad you agree with me!
XoXo,
Tamara
Oh, I love this post! Great tips, beautiful pictures and beautiful dress! Love, A
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I’m glad you do Angie!
XoXo,
Tamara
Dying over this amazing dress! The color and print are gorgeous and the belt is the perfect touch.
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Thank you Katherine! I died over it too when I first saw it!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great tips and gorgeous photos! Definitely need to work on #1 more, lol 🙂
Lindsey
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Thank you Lindsey! You’ll never regret a workout, I promise you’ll feel amazing after it!
XoXo,
Tamara
Gorgeous pictures and dress! Love love love!!!
<3 Amanda
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Thank you Amanda, glad you liked them!
XoXo,
Tamara
Love your tips and images! Nice job!
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I’m glad you do Beth! Thank you!
XoXo,
Tamara
I’m simply in love with your post and outfit!
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Oww, thank you Val!
XoXo,
Tamara
I definitely agree that being outside can make you way more happy! I always feel more energetic and happy after soaking up sun. Your sun dress is beautiful and love how it twirls
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So do I! Vitamin D is crucial for a happy life ! I love how it twirls too, I barely stood still for some photos. All I wanted to do is dance around in it!
XoXo,
Tamara
Lovely post dear, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for reading Faye!
XoXo,
Tamara
Absolutely love that yellow floral dress. Yellow is the happiest color for sure! Also, that picnic basket is perfect!
xx freshfizzle
Such a gorgeous maxi! You look amazing!
xo, Jennifer
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Great tips, and very true, we all need to do these!
Pretty dress, you look beautiful!
besos,
M
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Beautiful pictures, and great tips! Thanks for the mid-week inspiration!
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Excellent post! Great tips, your dress is beautiful and the photos capture it perfectly.
Kim
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Great tips! Love this post 🙂
XO
Molly
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Great tips love. The dress is darling, and the color simply perfect for the summer.
XO,
Anna
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Love this post!! Great tips & you’re gorgeous.
& I love the dress!
xO – Steph
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These are great advices! Exercise and going outside definitely works for me. You look beautiful in this dress!!
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These are great advices! Exercise and going outside definitely works for me. You look beautiful in this dress!!
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The pictures are so fitting with the post, exercise is a great tip that I should follow more often. You look lovely!
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These are all just great tips, I love getting a hobby and having friends with positive energy around me!
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This dress is stunning on you! In love with the yellow and florals!
<3 Shannon
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I want to start ‘exercising’ more … but maybe something that can also be my hobby – like running or yoga. It is so hard to start up and get in the habit, but I have found in the past once I’m in a routine it is the greatest feeling in the world. Thank you for this post because it is giving me that little bit more motivation I needed ♡ dynamicbohemian.com
This dress is so pretty! I love the pop of colour for Summer! It is perfect to really look chic xx http://www.bauchlefashion.com
All of these are great tips! Definitely try to make a conscious effort to do each one daily!
Yellow looks so gorgeous on you ! <3
Kisses
Marie
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This is so gorgeous! I am in LOVE with this dress, and your gorgeous face
Filipa xxx
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What a great post! Thank you so much for this. The most important thing in my opinion to makes you happy is that thinking positively 🙂
Liz
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Wooow I need this dress!! Love it! xx
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Great tips! I love your outfit! That dress is gorgeous.
XX
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Wonderful dress!
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Simply stunning!!!! I’m obsessed with your dress. You are such a doll!
Much love, Len
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Nice tips! I like your beautiful look.
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These are all so true! Especially getting outside 🙂
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Oh i love your outfit! Absolutely amazing tips on how to feel happier x
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You look absolutely beautiful, Tamara! I love that dress, the color and print are so lovely. I also love and agree with the tips you’ve shared here. I exercise everyday, too, and I always feel great afterwards, especially after doing some sort of cardio. Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a great day so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Thanks for all the tips! I love this dress 🙂 The colors and slit are so cute!
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such a great post!
xx
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I agree with all of these, especially the importance of listening to your body and knowing when and how to take care of yourself. It makes such a huge difference in terms of general mindset and well being. I adore your dress, you look absolutely gorgeous in it!
Gorgeous dress and great post!
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Having positive people around is definitely one of the important step for being happy. Positive people give positive energy. When I am feeling down, I tend to create some me time which includes long walks and good pampering 🙂
Ela BellaWorld
I love tips on how to be happier, thanks for sharing. BTW, you look gorge!
stay styled,
Lindsey
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That dress is lovely, the colour looks so lovely on you.
Tenz
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I am obsessed with your dress. It is so bright and colorful, perfect for the summer 🙂
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Lovely dress! And I agree with your tips for finding happiness. 🙂
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Awesome tips, couldn’t agree more, though the exercising one I don’t always practice. Also, your look is fabulous!
xo
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Awesome tips! That dress is gorgeous on you, such a pretty color which is a great pick me up too <3
Green Fashionista
This is such a great post Tamara! I really enjoyed reading it, and if your steps don’t help then im sure your dress will help cheer up a few people.
xo Britney
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Loving your tips! Getting outside and taking time for myself is so important. Loving this dress you are wearing too. The whole thing fits so perfectly with this post haha.
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OMG, I just read another blog with exercise on the list as well! I swear by it! Of course it’s work but that endorphin release is palpable and addictive!
Love your pictures and that dress is gorgeous!
Wow, gorgeous outfit and photos. And a good tips for happiness too 😉 xoxo
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Great tips and a very beautiful dress! Gemma x
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Love these tips! Luckily it’s starting to get sunny and beautiful outside here in New York, and I absolutely notice it positively affecting my mood in the summer.
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That dress look so beautiful on you
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I totally agree with everything you’ve said. I used to hate exercising but I slowly got into the habit this year.
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This post is very nice and you look amazing! I loved the dress, yellow is such a positive color! It’s true, I hate gym, but I know it has benefits… and also, positive vibes are always so important… another thing you said, is about toxic friendships… I have a toxic friend and for years she tries to put me down all the time… then obviously I try to step back and finally I admitted to myself, that I don’t want this “friendship”. It’s not easy, but needed, to avoid negative people. Your post is simply fantastic! Hope you have a very nice weekend!
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That is such a happy dress.
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I love your tips, thank you for sharing! and you re stunning in this outfit!
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A gorgeous summer dress! Love your post, it’s so positive! Amazing tips and photos
Hope you’re having a great week!
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Gorgeous dress! So fun!
-Meg
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Great dress and lovely hat! I actually love to exercise because I used to be a jock and tomboy, but haven’t been able to do most of what I used to do for about 8-10 months and trying to restrengthen the muscle around my shoulder injury. I went 9-12 hours a week, so it was a huge lifestyle change and I completely miss sweating it out, so I total envy you right now and it’s so great that you enjoy it 🙂
Xo,
Miki
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Amazing tips! Your dress is stunning!
Bella x
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First of all, that dress would instantaneously make me more joyful. Taking a walk outside with sunshine & nature is one of my favorite pick me ups. :]
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Dress is amazing and you look gorgeous !
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This provided some great inspiration, and the dress looks incredible!
I love all of your little tips! Getting outside and doing something I genuinely love always does the trick for me 🙂 Also, you look very beautiful in these photos! x
The Nerdy Me
Thanks for your share, and the long yellow dress is very beautiful and charming
Your dress is so pretty, I love the flowers
xo
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Such a great and inspiring post.
Thanks for sharing this!
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Such a great post! It is very inspiring and lovely to read <3 And you look gorgeous btw, love your dress!! Happy Friday <3
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Wow, these pictures are absolutely stunning. This shade of yellow is beautiful on you and truly evokes happiness! Thanks for the tips, I totally agree with them!
xo
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Amazing tips lady! You are so pretty and I love that yellow maxi! Makes me want to jump around in the grass. I really need to start working out!! Ha!
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So beautiful, nice pictures, I love it.Amazing
This is so beautiful. I love all the tips you have given c:
xo
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First off, stunning photos!! I think one of the most important things as you said is just supporting yourself with positive vibes and positive people.
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Very beautiful!!!!
Chiara
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Beautiful dress!!
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Nice post!
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Stumbled upon your blog! Your blog post itself makes me happy! as already previously commented…your outfit is absolutely beautiful, and so are you! ^_~
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I agree! Sometimes, all we need is a breather and to keep in mind that happiness is a state of mind. You look stunning in that yellow dress, btw. ♥
You look amazing.I love the dress and the photos are great.Perfect read and good tips.
As they say, happiness is an inside job. This is the problem why a lot of people find it so hard to be happy. They always look to the outside. And these tips of yours will be good for some reflecting!
PS – love that dress too!!
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Lovely post – gorgeous dress!
Rachael xox
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