If I can't do anything good for myself, I can at least do something good for others....What should I do?

Question

I can cheer myself up. Maybe I can cheer up someone else.

What can I do?

How about I give everyone a thumbs up?!

I meant I CAN'T cheer myself up.

Answer 1

Thats what i do. Its why im called the "thumbs up fairy".

Answer 2

Something that I tried and it worked:

I went to a local grocery store and bought a simple bouquet of flowers (about $6). Then I went outside and waited for just the right person. I was looking for an older woman who reminded me of my mother who passed away 13 years ago. Soon, I saw an elderly gray-haired lady. She had parked in a handicapped spot because of her husband (I guessed). When she came out, I handed her the flowers and thanked her for reminding me of my mother. I quickly told her that I hoped that these would brighten her day. Then I turned and went to my car and left. Her face was beautiful. She had such a surprised and happy look. I wonder when was the last time someone gave her flowers for no reason. Any way, it cheered me up. It still brings a smile to my face when I remember the look in her eyes.

Other things that I've done are to anonymously drop off groceries to people that I know need it, anonymously pay for the meal of a stranger in a restaurant, help at our local food bank, anonymously drop off a gift card in someones mailbox, and leave pretty potted plants at people's doorsteps. It's the little surprises/pleasures in life that can have such an impact.

Answer 3

Actually, I have often found that doing something for others is one if the best ways to feel better about myself. Makes me feel useful, worth the space I take up. (And I do take up a good bit of space, myself.)

Giving everyone a thumbs up is not the answer, however. Giving all the good answers thumbs up would be a fine idea, but you will distort this whole program if you start giving thumbs up to bad answers.

Answer 4

This is not a good attitude to have, Heron. If you do not love and look after yourself, how can you give your best to the world?
You must first look at yourself. You are Woman - that's a very good start, you are capable of anything you set your mind to. Love who you are. There's nobody in this world who is better than you. Put the past where it should be - behind you, glance toward the future, but remember that the only time is NOW, and that's where you are, so that's when you start making yourself a better person. You have all the skills, so bring the will into play, and you're there.
As they say - when in doubt, DO IT!

Answer 5

You are the Cheerleader. You should be in cheerful mood than only your action to cheer other will work. Cheer up first yourself and don't get depressed. You will see everything and everyone around you cheerful including you. Best wishes.

Answer 6

When I am down I go wash dishes at a church or a homeless ministry.

Washing dishes is a good, fairly easy job where you see instant results and it is one that it is easy to volunteer for. That or washing down the tables and chairs with sanitizer.

You just focus on doing a good job and keep at it and in a few minutes to a couple of hours you are all done. You can step back, look at the work and know you made a positive impact on the lives of people.

Mopping floors works too, but, I like dishes or tables better.

Answer 7

Eat something, get some sleep, make sure it isn't a blood sugar or sleep issue. Drink lots of water, you may be dehydrated. Get some exercise. It's amazing how many things can make you feel lousy, including being online participating in a community like this for long periods of time. Ruling out physical causes, think about things. What's the problem? Identify what it is that is making you unhappy and deal with it. No matter how hard it is, no matter what it is, face it and resolve it. Then you'll feel better.

Answer 8

What about some volunteer work, like helping in a shelter or soup kitchen? That would keep you occupied and give you direction. And an opportunity to cheer other people up. We all need that.

Answer 9

Just sounds like a rough time right now, this happens, you can't be happy 24 hours a day,its impossible. And sometimes life requires that you make life changing decisions, ones that you may not want, at the moment, but remember that all things happen for a reason. GB

Answer 10

Start with little things, try each day (if not more frequently) to be a blessing and make someone else smile. I make dinner for my mom and clean the kitchen. I try to tell others what I know is true about God on Y! Answers. That helps me realize it myself.

Answer 11

Have you heard of Reiki? I think you need a reiki session with a nice gentle practitioner. Call or go to your local new age bookshop and ask them who does reiki in your area. That would perk you up. Seriously...