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Feeling stressed or down? Don't! Read these 101 things you can do to celebrate yourself and give you that "me-time" you've been wanting for so long.
1. Watch a sunset.
2. Go out for an ice cream.
3. Sleep with your cat or dog.
4. Give or take a compliment.
5. Pick yourself flowers.
6. Get a massage.
7. Wish on a star.
8. Go on a picnic.
9. Play hopscotch.
10. Smile at a stranger.
11. Take a nap.
12. Gaze at the clouds.
13. Daydream.
14. Open the door for a stranger.
15. Volunteer.
16. Make mudpies.
17. Get in touch with an old friend.
18. Have a good cry.
19. Tell your parents you love them.
20. Play hookey.
21. Write down ten things to be thankful for.
22. Play with Playdough.
23. Take a long drive.
24. Walk down a country road.
25. Bake (and eat) a chocolate cake.
26. Go on a boat ride.
27. Take a picture with your friends.
28. Play in the rain.
29. Make snow angels.
30. Play the piano.
31. Don't wear any make-up for a day.
32. Listen to the birds chirping.
33. Paint your toenails red.
34. Climb a tree.
35. Write down ten things about yourself that are unique.
36. Feed the birds.
37. Go fishing at night.
38. Go on a bike ride.
39. Write a poem.
40. Spend time with your parents.
41. Watch television.
42. Paint your room.
43. Have a slumber party.
44. Laugh until your stomach hurts.
45. Write a letter.
46. Send yourself a card.
47. Be your own valentine.
48. Rent your favorite movie.
49. Meditate.
50. Sunbathe.
51. Play Twister.
52. Drink lemonade.
53. Get a pet.
54. Make a new friend.
55. Turn the ringer off of your phone.
56. Buy new underwear.
57. Go swimming.
58. Have a long talk with a friend.
59. Go ice-skating.
60. Tell yourself you're beautiful.
61. Write in a journal.
62. Go shopping.
63. Drink a Cherry Coke.
64. Go to bed early.
65. Exercise.
66. Take a road trip.
67. Play guitar.
68. Take a long, warm bubble bath.
69. Listen to classical music.
70. Sing in the shower.
71. Be with your friends.
72. Go camping.
73. Eat popcorn.
74. Ride horses.
75. Read a good book.
76. Play a board game.
77. Ride with your windows rolled down.
78. Start a garden.
79. Watch a black and white movie.
80. Go to the park.
81. Fly a kite.
82. Go to a movie by yourself.
83. Make a collage.
84. Dance.
85. Eat dinner by candlelight.
86. Go to the circus.
87. Go to a Drive In.
88. Start a blog.
89. Visit a nursing home or center for senior citizens.
90. Get a pen-pal.
91. Pick apples from an apple tree.
92. Take pictures of your surroundings.
93. Join a book club.
94. Visit a place you've never been before.
95. Send thank you cards to those who have influenced you.
96. Watch an interesting documentary.
97. Donate your old clothes to a shelter.
98. Give Hershey's Kisses to people.
99. Read a comic book.
100. Re-decorate your bedroom and/or house.
101. Look through old photos.
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