Listening & Relating
• Listen to them. Most of the time people who are in a bad mood aren't looking for an answer, they just need someone to vent to. Give advice if you think it'll be useful but mostly, listen.
• Ask them relevant questions. Ask them how they feel about events and what you can do to help them.
• Get face to face. It really shows you care when a text won't help. Sometimes they have more to say in person that on text because it's easier for them to express their feelings that way
• Relate to them but don't bring up your own problems in a way that it takes their "spotlight" away.
Offer Kindness
• Give them a gift. It can be funny and it doesn't have to be expensive as long as it has some meaning to it. I promise you it will make them really happy.
• Buy some food for them. This is optional as you might not be able to do this. Food will always make people happy and everyone loves it, so put together some snacks or takeout for them.
• Try to take their mind off it. Go and do something with with them like watch a movie, gaze at the clouds or eat out.
Other
• Give them a hug. Sometimes they just really need someone to hug them.
• Be optimistic
• Don't be sad because they are sad. It won't make things better. Sure, you can feel bad for them but PLEASE don't do that for yourself
Some Words of Affirmations:
"It's okay, I'm here"
"I'm not going to leave you"
"Everything's okay"
"I'm going to protect you"
"I believe in you"
"You'll be alright. No one can hurt you now."
"You're not going to lose me"
"I'll stay right here, okay"
"You don't have to be alone"
"I know it hurts but we'll work this through."
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RandomThis self care book contains masterposts, tips, advice and threads for yourself, health and lifestyle. From skin care, to dating, school and having fun, it's all here in this book. -eѕт ѕepтeмвer 2018 ーmarked completed october 2019
