50 Things To Do When You're Feeling Down

Stuck in a rut? Got the blues? Feeling like an unpainted wall? Instead of sinking into the mudpit of gloom, why not shake things up? 50 Things to Do When You're Feeling Down (Because Moping Around Gets Old) is your lighthearted guide to snapping out of a funk—no mysterious gummy bears required.
Packed with humor, practical wisdom, and zero judgment, this book offers bite-sized, easy-to-implement ideas that will lift your mood and maybe even make you laugh in the process. Whether you need a quick energy boost, a mental refresh, some social connection, a moment of peace, or just a silly distraction, you'll find plenty of creative ways to break out of the blues.
With five sections—Get Moving, Brain Boosts, Power Up with People, Soothe Your Soul, and Silly Pick-Me-Ups—you can choose your own adventure depending on your mood (or lack thereof). Maybe you'll take a ridiculously short walk just to say you exercised, dive into a new hobby that makes your brain do cartwheels, or belt out an '80s power ballad like no one's listening (except maybe your cat).
So, if you're ready to swap moping for momentum, grab this book and start small. Because life's too short to stay stuck.

Mark Winter is a writer, thinker, and occasional over-analyzer who believes life is too short to mope for too long. A Texas native, he's been happily married for 42 years (which means he's done at least 42 things right). He and his wife have three grown kids, three delightful grandkids, and no more dogs because he's tired of scooping poop. Having navigated his own bouts of depression and anxiety, he's on a mission to help others find more joy—without fake positivity, just real-life encouragement (and maybe a few dad jokes).
When he's not writing, he enjoys strong coffee, bad puns, and convincing himself that gardening counts as exercise.