I love these ideas! I could have used them last night when I felt like I was crashing. My pick-me-up instead wound up being Jay Leno...not too shabby.

Yesterday when I was so frustrated with work that just I couldn't get myself to continue, eating a bit of cheesecake I had in the fridge did wonders for me. And when I don't have cheesecake, which is most of the time, some chocolate does a pretty good job.

Zoning out with a good movie or TV show can be awesome as well.

Playing with a puppy or a kitten is up lifting.
Also, I agree with he workout part.

Lets see, sleep! lol.

SHOPPING! Nothing makes me happier than new shoes.

Music...loudly. And shaking your moneymaker helps too.

I can't resist the sound of babies laughing. When I'm in a bad mood or just need to smile I head over to YouTube and watch them. Also "old" music from my childhood helps get me happy too. Brings back good memories of easier times.

a nice walk in the fresh air, some upbeat music, a good book and baking soothes me as well.

two words: RED WINE

I got to play with the softest Golden Retriever puppy yesterday. I didn't need a pick me up but will definitely look to play with a little critter in the future when I'm feeling blue.

Oh, I need a latte.

I just do whatever the heck I want for awhile. It helps.

I agree with No. 3 and 5, not so much 1, 2, or 4, mainly because food shouldn't be the main mood lifter when a person is down. And, if a person is down often, eating to fill the emotional void is not a healthy habit. I love my cookies, popcorn, and licorice when I'm already happy.

those are really good ones that I intend to try sometime. I sometimes try to put on a good funny sitcom or some happy feel-good music. or go out for a walk or buy myself something small. like a candy bar or whatever....usually works for me.

When I'm feeling blue, I love to watch a funny movie or TV show, cuddle with my dogs & cat, eat comfort food, or get a Starbucks frappucino.

Oooo, the cat(s), Californiagirl.. I love doing that. Having a good cry next to the cat. Supposedly when they purr it's suppose to be good for your spirit or energy or something.

Hahaha, the first time I got into a fender-bender, I called my mom and her only advice was, "Go get yourself some Starbucks, honey, you'll feel so much better." Go Mommy!

I love cats! But I'm not allowed to have any in my apartment

I agree w/ the lattes, exercise, and I'll add mani/pedis...and of course shopping.

shopping and ice cream never fails.

My kitties cheer me up. A cuddle from a big furball purring loudly always does it for me. but if I'm a work, usually a short drive with some good music helps as well.

g1amourpuss - Yeah I love cuddling with my cat. My aunt once told me that pets can tell when something is wrong with you, and that has ALWAYS been true in my case. My pets always come up to me if they see me cry. It's so weird...

I also forgot to add that if I'm feeling upset, I also feel better when I exercise (usually that means taking a brisk walk) or listening to music loudly in the car.

Thanks Dear, these are excellent advice! (although my latte will be a soy chai latte )
With the autumn weather that's been going on here for the last week and a half, I definitely needed these tips.

Curling up with my favorite trashy/fashion mag in a comfy old sweatshirt and lounge pants ... and a cup of hot chocolate. With marshmellows. This always helps when I'm either feeling fragile or down.

I volunteer for an RSPCA shelter and when I am feeling down I go walk a few of their dogs! Shelters ALWAYS need dog walkers.

I had a lady come up to me in the street the other day and said "why are you walking the dog? is it to raise awareness?" "no, it's because dogs need daily walks and volunteers come in to spend their time doing this..."

Jeez. It's like they are just show puppies or something.

This is going to sound crazy but I do my makeup and hair up really fun and trendy. I cry when I'm doing it sometimes but when I'm done I feel so much better. I also like taking pictures when I'm done. Those bad day photoshoots always end well for me. The best quick fix though is shopping. Never fails.

Shopping, pedicures & lattes never fail me.

I find that I can take my mind off my worries if I curl up on the couch with my cat and HGTV! I agree that pets know when you're down. Mine always appear so worried when I cry. Shopping helps too!

For me, its all a nice soak in my tub with some candles. That can erase almost any bad feelings!

The Muppets Take Manhattan. Works every time.

working out ALWAYS works for me, better than anything else. I try to avoid food and alcohol as emotional rewards, but sometimes I slip. cleaning and doing laundry make me feel really happy. listening to music works really well, too. the best thing of all is to get together with a friend for a long chat.

I do not dare to use shopping or food as a pick me up because I'd be in debt and weigh 400lbs. I love to cuddle with my kitty or write in my journal. Also listening to really loud music and singing my lungs out.

Cookie yes
Late/Cappuccino yes

I find the mac counter also works wanders!

I wholeheartedly agree with the puppy idea. If you're not a pet owner or don't have access to a dog, just go down to the animal shelter and play with the dogs there-- they would appreciate it so much and it'll make you feel tons better. If you don't live near an animal shelter, going to PetLand/similar pet stores that carry puppies works too. The poor little things are stuck in these small cages, so they would love to be played with.

Yoga is the best!