Nice things to do for someone:
So these are some ideas you can use either to cheer up a friend, a family member or a lover but also at times yourself, I’m feeling really down today and thought I’d turn it around and put something positive out to the world.
Run them a nice hot bubble bath, it can be as simple as some warm water and some bubble bath or an array of candles and bath bombs. Make it as special as you feel like!
Wash their hair, feels so good when you don’t have to wash your own hair and you can go to a salon. But sometimes that just isn’t affordable and since we all need some self care, sometimes giving that to someone can make a huge difference
A hug, simple yet effective, it releases endorphins and helps to feel closer to each other
Clean their room/bathroom etc, sometimes we just need that help to clear our head and our space
Ask them if they want advice or want to vent, sometimes all people want is someone to listen
Make them a cup of tea, I’m British so this is pretty much what we do whenever someone enters our home but it really is just a nice gesture
Bring them their favourite snack, lots of things can be solved by a snack
Listen to them, the best feeling in life is to feel heard and seen and listened to
Take them on a drive, whether by driving yourself or by ordering an Uber or a taxi, if someone is too tired or reluctant to leave the house it’s a good alternative to get them some fresher air
Paint their nails, my sister always says she feels 90% better about herself when her nails are done
Watch tv with them; put on a show you know they’ll love even if they don’t know what they want to watch
Do their skincare routine for them; if they wear makeup, take it off, Feels so much better when you don’t have half of the cosmetics shop stuck to your skin. Even if they don’t have a routine, bring some products that will work for their skin and give them some care and attention
Tidy their desk or an area that’s messy; Chances are if it’s bothering them a little it’ll be contributing to the clutter in their mind
Cook them a meal; when you’re too tired or stressed to cook this feels so nice
Put them into bed and bundle them up with pillows and blankets and make them feel safe and protected, it’s a feeling we all crave as babies that never leaves us as adults
Give them a massage, even for five minutes this is five minutes of escape from how they feel
Get them a glass of water and some dark chocolate; dark chocolate is satisfying and helps boost their mood and water is just great for everything especially if they’ve been crying
Organise something for them; I once did this for my best friends wardrobe and I could tell instantly she felt a little better
Tell them all the things you love about them, sometimes we don’t hear these things a lot
Brush their hair; If you can, brush their hair, this feels amazing for the scalp, gets rid of knots in the hair and is so relaxing. If you can’t brush their hair try instead applying oil and massaging their scalp if they have textured hair or braids or don’t have hair at all.
Do their makeup, if they have somewhere to be and they’re feeling crappy give them a reason to feel confident. We don’t need makeup but sometimes having it gives us the boost we need.
Do their groceries, it’s a check off their list
Play with their pet, it’ll remind them that they have both you and their little creature to keep them company
Give them some flowers, if they’re not allergic this can be a great way to brighten up their home and remind them how much you care
Send them memes, at least it’ll get them laughing if nothing else! Sometimes a little endorphin boost is just what you need
If they’re at home order their favourite takeaway or coffee to their house/flat, it’s such a nice surprise
Send them TikToks, no explanation needed really
Invite their other friends to hang with you and help lift their spirits
Show them dancing vegetables, I don’t actually know what this is but I see it all over tik tok and it is cute so
Give them plates to smash, if they need to let off steam (best situation for this is usually anger fuelled ones) go to a charity shop and get some old plates for them to smash
Take them on a scenic walk, if they don’t feel like talking but they want to do something maybe this can be your alternative
Fill a jar with notes saying all the things you love about them, get others to add things too, it’s a great confidence booster
Play with their hair, this one goes back to our monke times *queue go back I want to be monke sound effect* when we used to groom each other socially, this is very soothing for someone especially when they’re stressed
Get them a weighted blanket, this helps to feel more secure and safe so it’s especially good for sleep
Ask how their mental health is, simple things like this make a HUGE difference
Listen to music with them, whatever they’re feeling listen to it together and vibe out
Send them a post card or a hand written letter, it’s personal and sweet
Write them a poem, even if it’s horrendously bad its the thought that counts
Curate a playlist for them and send them the link to it, title it something personal between you two
Plan a date night, this can even be for friends but it shows you care and value your time with this person
Make a photo album for them
Do a chore for them, when life gets hard sometimes this feels like a weight lifted
If they’re going to work or school/university etc pack them a lunch or a snack
Kiss them, consensually of course but kiss their cheek, their forehead, the tip of their nose, their freckles, just kiss them!
Craft together, especially between parent and child this is a great bonding experience
Bake together, similar to above it teaches skills, makes delicious treats and creates bonding time
Read to them, no matter who they are to you or what age this is so cute and relaxing
Create a snuggly couch nest for them to sit in, this is great for when they’re ill especially
Leave them a cute note somewhere that they’ll find later
This one is specifically if we’re talking about kids but play with them, if they’re on their iPad playing a game get the game yourself and play beside them, if they’re playing with toys on the floor get on the floor and play with them too, if they’re playing outside get yourself outside and play with them!!!
Take a you day, for self care it’s good sometimes to shut off from social media, watch tv, eat well and have long baths for the day
Delete accounts that make you feel bad about yourself, still have that girl who bullied you in secondary school? Gone. Still follow that account with diet fads? Gone. Still follow your toxic ex-friend? Gone.
Exercise, sometimes a nice thing to do for ourselves and our bodies can be to move it. I have to say I’m not the biggest fan but exercise can be as little as going up and down the stairs a few times. It gets your blood flowing and boosts serotonin levels
Remind them how much you care, no matter what you do or how much time or money you spend on these things it’s most important to tell someone you love and care about them despite time, distance or obstructions. Let them know you value and support them as an individual and are here to help whenever is needed.
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