A
pick-me-up for when you are
down,
dull or
adrift. Something
small and
pleasing. A
surprise phone call, petting a
cat on the street, an unexpected
compliment, or something else
random can be a
soul boost.
Shopping can be too--and not just
clothes, but whatever little thing you find rewarding:
comic books,
fashion magazines,
action figures.
Chocolate. Allowing yourself to work a bit on a
pet project or
hobby when you "shouldn't" be working on it. Making a special trip to see a
loved one or your
best friend. Listening to a
favorite song.
The problem, of course, is when these
boosts start becoming an
addiction, and you constantly
eat,
shop,
watch bad TV, in order to
feel better. But if you can keep them occasional, they can keep a
bad mood or
unproductive day from worsening, or make it go away.
(there are a couple of Italian and French words for "
a little something," none of which I can remember! They fit here, though, so /msg me if you know them.)