We're all familiar with downward spirals. Someone cuts you off in traffic, you sleep through your alarm, your feelings get hurt, you see something on social media that makes you feel some type of way and down the rabbit hole you go. Spiraling one thought followed by one action until you’ve deemed it a terrible day... month... year... life.

 

You’ll here no argument from me when you proclaim 2020 has sucked.

 

This year has made the downward spiral feel more like the downhill bobsled race. So how do we turn it around without waiting for the entire world around us to shift? We plan upward spirals.

 

An upward spiral is one small thought or one small action that sends us moving in a different direction. I keep a list of ten things that make me feel good.

 

These are simple choices that prompt a better mood, body kindness, or a little spark of inspiration. Simple things like taking a shower and getting dressed in something that makes me feel good, going for a walk, or lighting a candle or incense that makes me happy.

 

One of my favorites is putting on my pick-me-up playlist. In light of an overload of information and “noise” I wanted to share a quick tip for a turnaround and something more pleasant to listen to.

 

Start today by creating your simple upward spiral list! Get creative and choose things that you feel connected to. If you’re in the market for a pick-me-up playlist feel free to check out mine, if you have some good listening to add to it send me your ideas!

 

Here’s to better days and upward spirals,

 

Melissa 

 

Pick-Me-Up Playlist