Happy Muslim Mama: 27 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up

1. Pray
2. Make Dhikr – “…Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace and satisfaction.” (Al Quran – 13:28) 3. Have a nap4. Meditate5. Halal music – always lifts the heart6. Write things down – analyse (navel-gaze)7. Clear out your clutter, room by room, draw by draw8. Have FUN – games, comedies, joke, parties, dress-ups9. Create something – card, craft, bag, sketch, plan your garden or room decor.10. Keep a gratitude journal, add to it every day.11. Talk to someone12. Catch up with your friends13. Imagine your perfect life – now take one little step to live that way.

14. Go outside, get some fresh air (walk, jog, garden)

15. Make a list of things you enjoy doing – then pick one.16. Take care of yourself, fruit, water, exercise.17. Drink water; maybe your sadness is really dehydration.18. Eat a bowl of fruit, maybe low blood-sugar is making you blue.19. Play with your Children20. Make plans, plan your life, your day, your career.21. Write a long letter to someone. Maybe write a love-letter to your other half.22. Write a list.

23. Do something for someone else.

24. Find a party dress and just wear it in the house.

25. Day dream

26. Light a scented candle.27…add your own idea.

We only get one chance at this day, it will never come again. So we can make a choice between spending it in a state of joy or unhappiness.

“… joy and sorrow are inseparable. . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.” Kahlil Gibran.