10 Fantastic Ways To Get Your Daily Cry On

Crying daily is like brushing your teeth, but for your soul!

1. Watch Grey's Anatomy

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You can of course go for the Derek death episode if you're looking to rip your heart out, but I would recommend "Some Kind of Miracle" from season 3. There's a little hope even with the tears.

2. Find a Video with a Dog

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Whether they're being found, sticking by their owners, or just being dogs, the furry friend videos tend to get you every time. Of course, it's even worse when you're at your desk, and you have to say, "I'm fine, I'm fine."

3. Watch Holiday Commercials

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All of them. The puppies, the kids, the proposals. Just binge on holiday commercials.

4. Write a Note to a Loved One

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It's insane how when you sit down with a card and a pen, trying to write something meaningful, how quickly you'll start to tear up. Of course, it's a wonderful thing to do to tell someone you're thinking of them. But you'll also have good cryer karma because it's likely they'll tear up, too.

5. Give a Toast

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Whether it's wine with your book club or a speech at a wedding, there's something about the combination of heartfelt words, alcohol (usually), and public speaking that can get those tear ducts running. You can even write it down and print it, make a photo collage, or send it to your friends to save the memory.

6. Create Joy

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Did you know the little things you do each day for someone else can have a big impact? Doing something with five dollars for another person actually increases your happiness. It doesn't have to always be someone in need, it can be a coworker having a rough day or a stranger who clearly needs a smile.

7. Listen to a Friend

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Sometimes it's not about you. But you can be that person who just listens. No opinions needed (unless asked) and no judgements. The art of listening is to really focus on the person.

8. Play Adele (on Repeat)

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You don't have to get drunk, but Adele will always give you the feels. In fact, if you literally just listen with some candles and wine, you'll go through the sad-to-empowered cycle. Just don't text your ex unless you're prepared for the consequences.

9. Interview a Family Member

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StoryCorps always finds poignant stories to share on the radio, but did you know you can interview someone using the StoryCorps app? Sometimes just asked a few simple questions helps you to not only connect with a family member, but also to reflect and appreciate your own personal history.

10. Apologize to Someone

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Real apologies are sincere and often difficult. But when you take a moment to honestly convey why you're sorry for something, you open up a channel of communication. This isn't the knee-jerk "I'm sorry" for bumping into someone, but the offering of acknowledgment that you could do something different.