How to Instantly Feel Better

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When I first saw a version of How to instantly feel better I could immediately relate. I thought it could do with a Sketchplanations version. Maybe try some of the suggestions and let me know how it goes.

If you're:

Angry -> Sing
Burned out -> Walk
Overthinking -> Write
Anxious -> Breathe
Stressed -> Exercise
Sad -> Gratitude
Impatient -> Reflect on progress
Lazy -> Cold shower

Your mileage may vary.

I can't help but think that Walk in nature, which is about as close to a miracle cure as we have, is also a good strategy for all of them.

Angry -> Walk in nature
Burned out -> Walk in nature
Overthinking -> Walk in nature
Anxious -> Walk in nature
Stressed -> Walk in nature
Sad -> Walk in nature
Impatient -> Walk in nature
Lazy -> Walk in nature

Here's a visual of this instead: How to instantly feel better - walk in nature

I recently learned the term Green Prescription for when your doctor prescribes time in nature rather than drugs. I wish I'd come up with it.

I didn't create the original graphic for How to Instantly Feel Better. I saw this one , shared by the brilliant Info is Beautiful . Many people have created versions of this. If you know—or are—the original creator, thank you! And please get in touch.

In our podcast on this sketch the Sad -> Gratitude action we thought was one of the hardest to do. So here are a few lovely quotes about gratitude in case they can help:

Gratitude is the intention to count your blessings every day, every minute, while avoiding, whenever possible, the belief that you need or deserve different circumstances.

— Timothy Miller

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.

— Melody Beattie

Related Ideas to How to Instantly Feel Better

Also see:

Forest bathing
The 3-Day effect
Box breathing
5 Ways to Wellbeing
Snerdle
Maze, Labyrinth
Compliments Are Gifts
Vorfreude — the pleasure of anticipation
Languishing
Notice when you're happy
Don't compare your back of house with others' front of house
When drinking tea, just drink tea

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Published 11 May 2025

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