Bright Advice #10: Brighten those gloomy days.

Everyday we all have times where we either truly enjoy or just forget about unknowingly. However, if you make your moments in your day more memorable or have more value, you'll feel more sense of ease and accomplishment. Here are some ways to help you make most of each day.

1. Go for a walk: Spend some time everyday and just follow a path. This walk isn't about where you're going, but rather time to soak up the sun and calm the mind with your surroundings. Grab some fresh air while you take a stroll and just let your mind wander. You may walk the same roads on a regularly, but have you stopped to see whats around you? The things you see could not only brighten up your day, but maybe even inspire you.
2. Doing nice things for others: You encounter so many people everyday - those you associate with, or those you may have noticed, or even some you might never see ever again. Learn to brighten other people's days with something nice. Whether it's taking someone out to eat as a sign of appreciation,  helping someone carry something, or even a simple 'please' and 'thank you', a kind gesture can go a long way. Not only will others see you in a better light, but if you learn how to give when it's not required, it helps build character and self esteem.
3. 15 minutes: In a world of technology, this one might be hard to do. Turn off your phone (at least silence it), dim the room, close your eyes, and get lost in music. Everyone has their own flavor of jams, so choose something to your liking that helps you calm yourself. If you are not in the mood to lounge around, then find a productive hobby. Personally, nothing helps my mind rest more than shooting some ball. The point being, spend those 15 minutes so you feel refreshed, so that when you're done, you're ready to take on anything.
4. Eat something new: Many people eat a small variety of food on the regular basis. Find something that you haven't had in a while or even something new. When trying something out of the ordinary, it not only expands your taste buds, but also keeps you adventurous and spontaneous.
5. Surround yourself with good company: When you are around those you feel most like yourself, you can feel a sense of care-freeness. Live for the moments where you laugh from your stomach. The kind of laugh where it begins to hurt. Spending time laughing and enjoying humor is one of the top ways to relieve that stress and help up your day.