1.   A call for positive action - In last week's Talmud study class we learned (Shabbat 52) that

"A vessel descends into its state of ritual impurity by means of thought.
However, it only ascends from its state of ritual impurity by means of a change in action." 

It struck a cord for me - it is really hard to change your mood by just trying to think your way out of it - sometimes we need to find a way to do something.....

2. Spend time outside - If you are able try to spend a little time outdoors. Over the past weekend I was reminded of the powerful words of Anne Frank:

"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles."

Don't Forget....