By Brooklyn Poutra
We all have days when we just need a break. It is easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, so I encourage you the next time you need a break to take one. Remind yourself that it is okay to unwind and watch three seasons of television in a single night. We’ve all done it. So here I have gathered my favorite feel-good movies, TV shows, and books to help you relax or to brighten your mood when you're down.
Little Women (2019)
The Greta Gerwig adapted and directed story Little Women is a classic story of four sisters coming of age after the Civil War in Massachusetts. The four sisters are each determined to live their own lives and their own dreams, and this film reflects back and forth, following them through their childhood and adult life. The story is timeless and ever-relevant and is a heartwarming story about the friendships the girls share. Check out the movie on Hulu!
Booksmart (2019)
The Olivia Wilde teen comedy follows academic overachievers Amy and Molly as they approach their high school graduation. The two best friends realize they may have missed out on all of the classic high school memories that make up typical teen years. Amy and Molly are determined to make their high school graduation eve a night to remember by fitting four years' worth of fun into one night. Although Amy and Molly have plenty of book smarts, even they are not prepared for the chaos that ensues. Booksmart is streaming now on Hulu.
Hot Rod (2007)
Rod Kimball is an accident-prone stuntman who sets out to perform his biggest stunt of all. His stunt will raise money to help save Rod’s stepfather after he falls ill. Rod needs to save his stepfather so that he can finally beat him up. The unique family dynamic is an entertaining one and is a movie sure to cheer up even the saddest of moods. Hot Rod is free to watch right now on Pluto TV, and I cannot recommend it enough.
Binging TV shows is something we all do, whether we want to admit it or not. Read on to check out some of my recommendations for my favorite binge-able TV shows!
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-2021)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine follows New York City detectives as they keep the city safe alongside their hijinks. Not an ordinary crime drama, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is full of laughs and the relationship between the detective squad is an incredible friendship to behold.
Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
Gilmore Girls follows mother-daughter duo Lorelei and Rory through life in their small town called Stars Hollow. The seven-season show follows Rory through high school and college and Loreligh through her life raising Rory as a single mother. The show makes it easy to fall in love with the quirky characters and feel like a real resident of Stars Hollow. After the show ended in 2007, fans were left wanting more, and in 2016 their wish was granted. The show rebooted in a four-part series called Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. All episodes are available to watch on Netflix.
Community (2009-2015)
When lawyer Jeff finds out his degree is no longer valid, he is forced to attend Greendale Community College. Jeffs aims to set up a study group in order to spend more time with the attractive girl he meets there, and to his surprise, many other students come along for his help and tutoring services. Although Jeff is not particularly knowledgeable in what he is tutoring in, he continues to hold tutoring services and the members form an interesting group of friends. Check out Community on Netflix now.
There is nothing better than picking out a new book and getting lost in the fantasy worlds the authors have created. Here are my top recommendations for books to get lost in to forget your troubles.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (2020)
The Midnight Library ponders the question of all of the possibilities of what life could be. The novel follows a young woman named Nora Seed, who is displeased with how her life has turned out. She lives a monotonous life and feels unaccomplished, but through her trip to the Midnight Library, she is able to find a new perspective on life. This book contains mentions of suicide.
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper (2010)
Out of My Mind follows the mind of a young girl named Melody with cerebral palsy. Since she has cerebral palsy, she is unable to walk or talk and is often overlooked. However, Melody is the smartest girl in her school, and the people around her are shown that she is just like her peers despite her physical disabilities.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (2021)
People We Meet on Vacation follows polar opposite best friends, Poppy and Alex, as they take a vacation together after their falling out. Poppy has known for a while that she is in love with Alex, but now she must decide if she is going to tell him. This slow-burn love story between best friends is a perfect mood lifter for any romance novel fan.
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