What makes you temporarily feel better?

@AmbiePam (101091)
United States
July 31, 2025 1:29pm CST
I haven’t lit a candle in awhile, so I just did, and it made me feel so much better. It’s not going to solve the world’s problems, but the wonderful fragrance seemed to lift my mood. I should start doing that again once in awhile. So what is it for you? A walk, the pool (@NJChicaa), a refreshing summer drink? A lemonade actually sounds good right now…
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DE
@DaddyEvil (155765)
• United States
31 Jul
I used to light a candle while I was reading or watching a movie and my troubles just fell away. A limeade does sound good but I'd have to go make it and I'm tired.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
Oh, now I really want that limeade!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
@DaddyEvil Now I’m craving both to compare!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (155765)
• United States
31 Jul
@AmbiePam The older I get, the more limeade tastes better than lemonade. I have no idea why.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14038)
• Ireland
31 Jul
@ambiepam I realised a few years ago that when I’m feeling bad, especially when I get things wrong, I take stuff to the recycle place and come away feeling all self righteous.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
You’re the best.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14038)
• Ireland
31 Jul
@AmbiePam Only after recycling.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (150900)
• India
1 Aug
Watching TV
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
1 Aug
Sometimes that can help me too.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (54173)
• Canada
31 Jul
Being with my hubby lifts my mood, it always has, and I hope that it always will.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
That is the best answer ever.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
@Juliaacv I love that.
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rakski
@rakski (145366)
• Philippines
1 Aug
coffee and cake?!?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
1 Aug
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rakski
@rakski (145366)
• Philippines
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (112646)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jul
Having a cool drink and aspirin males me feel better.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
I’m glad to hear that, George.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (112646)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Aug
@AmbiePam Thank you for your kind words.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (165177)
• United States
31 Jul
We are lighting candles at meals cause it seems to keep the flying pests away. What makes me feel good is finishing a project or tidying up a space.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
1 Aug
I understand why.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (193900)
• United States
1 Aug
I enjoy swimming, and a good book or movie. Candles are cool though. I like those as well
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (120272)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Jul
Candles are nice.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (87621)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul
Some more ice cold tea, I keep a jug in my fridge and always make more when I need it also cold water with lemon. I don't light scented candles in this heat but do sometimes in the late autumn.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
That all sounds really good.
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (3870)
• United Kingdom
31 Jul
A candle does it for me too. My favourite ones are limoncello…..espresso martini…..and sugar plum ( that’s nice at Christmas time )
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
Those sound really nice.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (124016)
• United States
31 Jul
If I'm here and awake then there are candles burning. . . always. The pool and sunshine of course. Beach music.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
Beach music, of course!
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Michelle Renee Kidwell
@Michellekidwell (29623)
• Sonora, California
31 Jul
Praying always help, along with fellowship with friends!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
31 Jul
Absolutely!
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (46809)
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1 Aug
I love candles and incense, too. A fresh coffee, or an iced tea...a good book (and time to read it!) are all good feel good things. I love super soft fuzzy blankets, they always give me a good feeling, too.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (7923)
• Philippines
2 Aug
Praying. Have a quiet time with God. I also feel better by eating ice cream or eating ramen while watching a good drama or korean variety show.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
2 Aug
Excellent choices.
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (53089)
• United States
31 Jul
Candles definitely lift my spirit. Also, music and swimming.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (27454)
• Singapore
1 Aug
I start counting my blessings and then I feel better.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (101091)
• United States
1 Aug
That reminds me of when I used to keep a Gratitude Journal.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (196637)
• United States
31 Jul
I like working in my word puzzle books...or having some ice cream (lactose free of course).
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56742)
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31 Jul
Sometimes a smell or music might bring an instant memory of great times in my life. Especially when l was younger with no health issues and less stress. Good music helps my mood.
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Tendz
@Tendz09 (213)
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31 Jul
I like to engage in some creative activity. I can focus on something other than my worries.
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