Choose to do one small thing that makes you happy every day, said Nikki Winchester, PsyD, clinical psychologist and owner of Cincinnati Centre for DBT. This could be as simple as eating a delicious meal, lighting your favourite candle, or listening to your favourite music. "Doing one thing that brings pleasure to your life every day will decrease your vulnerability to emotions and help you cope better with stressors," Winchester told POPSUGAR. "When we are feeling down or stressed out, one of the first things to go is pleasant events. It's pretty crucial to do pleasant things to keep your mental stamina going."