We all feel sad and lonely at times.

Knowing what to do can help turn your mood around.

In this video, I’m sharing 100 Things to Do When You're a Sad and Lonely Teenager.

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Prefer to read? Here’s the full list:

1. Read a book.

2. Write a story.

3. Do your homework.

4. Journal.

5. Listen to music.

6. Dance to music.

7. Make some music.

8. Sing along to your favorite song.

9. Write a letter thanking someone who you are grateful for.

10. Read that letter to the person you’re grateful for.

11. Make a gratitude list of all the thing you’re grateful for.

12. Do your make-up

13. Try a new hairstyle

14. Draw

15. Paint

16. Color a mandala

17. Write down your negative thoughts then say them out loud in a funny voice or accent.

18. Set a timer and let yourself feel your feelings.

19. Write a letter to your future self and hide it in your room to find another day.

20. Make a friendship bracelet.

21. Meditate

22. Make a snack

23. Bake a cake

24. Bake some cookies

25. Clean your room

26. Walk your dog

27. Make a fort out of pillows and blankets

28. Give yourself a makeover

29. Declutter your closet

30. Write the troops a letter of support

31. Look for inspiring quotes and write them down

32. Write down your goals and dreams

33. Make a dream jar filled with these goals and dreams

34. Make a vision board

35. Play a video game

36. Write a poem

37. Play solitaire

38. Work on a puzzle

39. Work on your college essay

40. Make dinner for your family

41. Pull weeds

42. Rake leaves

43. Shovel snow

44. Volunteer

45. Apply for a job, or call your boss to see if they need extra coverage

46. Stretch

47. Do some yoga

48. Try deep breathing

49. Paint your nails

50. Learn a new skill

51. Watch some YouTube videos

52. Laugh at funny memes

53. Make your own memes

54. Imagine what your life will be like in 20 years

55. Make your bed

56. Clean the dishes

57. Fold your laundry

58. Put away the laundry you just folded

59. Get out in nature for 10minutes

60. Take some selfies

61. Pack your schoolbag

62. Make plans with a friend

63. Watch a movie

64. Repeat positive affirmations to yourself

65. Listen to a podcast

66. Listen to an audiobook

67. Vacuum

68. Dust

69. Clean the bathroom

70. Wash your face

71. Take a nap

72. Change your phone screen to something that makes you laugh

73. Clean your desk

74.Drink a glass of water

75. Do something you’ve been procrastinating on

76. Take a hot shower

77. Open the windows and enjoy the fresh air

78. Apologize for something you did wrong

79. Put on a pair of cozy socks

80. Drink some tea or hot cocoa

81. Take a bubble bath

82. Watch your favorite show

83. Let go of a grudge

84. Smile for a full minute

85. Pose like a superhero

86. Make a Zentangle

87. Rip up old papers you don’t need anymore

88. Organize the photos on your phone

89. Delete apps you don’t use

90. Floss your teeth

91. Look up funny pick up lines

92. Listen to a new band you’ve never heard of before

93. Massage your scalp

94. Rub lotion on your hands

95. Smell some essential oils or candle scents you enjoy

96. Look at old photos

97. Practice saying your name in a new accent

98. Text a friend

99. Tell someone how you feel

100. Call your best friend

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