Have you been outside today?

Some days everything just seems to suck.We’ve all had those awful days where life just seems to be one giant vortex of yuck and funk. It’s completely normal to have days like this. Some of us have them more often than others, but believe me when I tell you that we all have them. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with depression, anxiety or any other mental illness – or not – this book is for you to use on those days when you need a little something to lift your mood. It’s a reminder that this too will pass. And it will. When I’m in a funk I find it hard to get my brain into a place where I can remember those things that make me feel better. It’s also very difficult to get creative enough to make some up. But when I’m not in a funk, the thought of preparing myself better for the next one disappears, because of course I’m feeling fine! Why would I need to? The suggestions in this book come from a wide range of resources. Some of them are mine. Some I’ve picked up over the years from family, friends and clients. People I know have shared others with me. I’ve also left some spaces for you to add your own, so you can build an even bigger list.Please know that everything you’re feeling is perfectly normal. If you’ve been feeling down for more than a week or two, or you feel that you need more than this book can provide, I’ve listed some helpful resources for you in the back.May tomorrow be a better day.

Rae-Anne is a speaker, coach, writer and mental health educator. Although not formally diagnosed until the age of 47, she has lived with depression and anxiety for most of her adult life. Rae-Anne lives in Adelaide, Australia with her husband Shanton. She has two adult children who make her proud every day and two gorgeous grandchildren. When she's not in Bali (she goes there a lot) she can usually be found drinking tea, talking too loud and buying more books than she can ever read. You can find her at www.rae-anne.com.au and www.transpiral.com.au