All of us have down days occasionally, but there are some ways to brighten your mood no matter what has happened, many hard things happen in life. We can overcome anything, even if it’s just a pesky down mood. Things outside of life circumstances like the weather, a rude comment, or even just a bad day can all put a damper on our mood pretty quickly. Try some of these ways to brighten your mood next time you’re just feeling blue. Some work better than others, but you can bet, try every one, to see which one finally works. And usually, one ends up being the magic bullet!
1. TAKE A WALK
When you really need to deal with stress, one of the best ways to brighten your mood is to just take a walk. Put on my sneakers, head outside, and just walk. Don’t time it, don’t worry about how fast you go. It usually works every time. Walking induces endorphins in the brain, which spike a positive mood quickly. Even if nothing gets better, it really does help lift the sour mood. If it’s cold out, go for the indoor method on the treadmill, or use one of the other ways to brighten a mood below.
2. CALL A FRIEND
Sometimes, our friends know how to get us out of our heads better than we do. What does this mean? Well, we can listen to our own emotions and let them drive us crazy! Our friends know how to give us perspective, offer support, and get us out of the insanity we often drive ourselves to from a bad mood. Call a friend, or even text them! It really does help on those days nothing else does.
3. CURL UP AND WATCH A COMEDY
When you need some serious lighthearted cheer, you curl up on the couch and watch an old favorite comedy. This is also great if you can’t sleep at night, by the way!
4. GO TO THE LIBRARY
Looking at all the different stories, mostly nonfiction biographies. Something about reading about others successes and struggles inspires, you can learn a great deal about your self through these. The library also involves you using your creative and learning outlets, which releases chemicals in the brain that improve your mood. Not a fan of the library? Do anything that involves you being creative! It can work in many of the same ways.
5. COOK
Cooking, or just being in the kitchen, relaxes. Every single time. It also boosts mood. Whether you are cooking for myself, your family or even a friend. Cooking is therapeutic, and even if you don’t cook at all, the creativity process and nourishing part of preparing food are natural mood boosters. Who cares if the recipe ends up failing? Enjoy the process!
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