• Go for a run in the hills
  • Climb a mountain
  • Watch the sunrise from a hilltop
  • Smell the wild flowers
  • Camp under the stars

  • Take a shower & wash my hair
  • Brush my teeth
  • Write a story
  • Illustrate my thoughts & ideas
  • Listen to music, sing & dance

  • Do yoga
  • Meditate
  • Call somebody
  • Step outside into sunlight

  • Play with my son
  • Make dinner for my family
  • Clean my house
  • Write a letter to a friend
  • Explore nature with my camera

  • Go for a walk down narrow side streets
  • Create videos to inspire confidence
  • Campaign positively for #challenge5alive
  • Ride my bike through a forest

  • Smile
  • Feel happy
  • Feel emotions above the numb line
  • Be there for someone else

  • Feel connected to society
  • Have a voice to promote equality
  • Have faith that it won’t always be this way

 

About the Author Yvie Johnson

"You are the root of your success." Turbulent times will bring out the best in you, to make you stronger for yourself, and for others. Living with Bipolar Disorder, I'm now taking one day at a time and arming my spirit and body with health, love and happiness for the journey ahead.