Improve your mood:
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Apr 2, 2019
- 3 min read
Clear Your Mind
Meditation is really simple what you can do is to sit quietly, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. If you get distracted just take a deep breath and then you will have back your attention.
After this you will feel better and you will get energy to continue your day and get rid of stress.
Get Outside
Step outdoors when you can sit in the sunshine, peek up flowers or simply take a deep breath. According to studies sitting outdoors may boost energy, improve memory and lower anxiety.
Have a Laugh
Laughing with a friend or after reading a funny book could improve mood by boosting brain-good feel hormone the endorphins as well it improves blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
Count what’s Good
Pick up a pen and write down that good thing that happen in your life and in your day. People who do this feel better and are less bothered by stress. And it can take very little time to do.
Wish Someone Well
Practicing compassion for others tends to make you feel better, too. Choose someone: a friend, family member, co-worker, or even a stranger. In your mind, send them wishes to be happy and healthy and live with ease. This quick exercise can make you more satisfied with your own life.
Take a Walk
A small walk in the neighbour could lift your mood and bust stress. Stuck in a rut? Research shows your next big idea could be just a walk away. It can boost creative thinking.
Turn on Some Tunes
Listen to your favourite music as it can boost your mood and let you feel more relaxed. If you like to move around you can dance too.
Check a Chore off Your List
Change that burned-out light bulb, return that email, and make that appointment. The satisfaction of getting something small done could stop stress and give you the momentum to tackle more.
Connect
You can call a friend or mail a co-worker this could improve mood and boost your energy level. Good relationships improve you mood and relieves anxiety.
Eat a Smart Snack
Fuel up, but keep it healthy and simple. Some ideas:
Oranges. Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which is good for your immune system.
Nuts. Handful of walnuts and almonds that provides your body with omega-3 improves your mode as they lower stress inducing hormones.
Whole grains. A bowl of oatmeal or a piece of whole wheat toast could help your brain make more serotonin, which can improve your mood.
Do a Good Deed
Open a door for someone. Donate to a cause you believe in. Sign up for a volunteer project. Help a family member with a small task. Studies prove that when you show kindness to other people, it makes you feel good. And it can be quick to do, any day of the week.
Stretch Yourself
Have a break and gently stretch your neck, shoulders, lower back, thighs, and hips. Try yoga moves, like downward dog, mountain pose, or cat-cow. Stretching lowers stress as it relaxes muscles.
Hug It Out
Hugging is important in improving mood and it lowers anxiety and stressful situations. Hugging could also help your immune system, another study says.
Give Yourself a Pep Talk
Try to replace negative thoughts with more positives ones as it can improves your mood and strengthen your self-confidence. Think always of what you can do.
Write a Thank You Note
Jot down a few words of appreciation to someone who has helped you. You can express thanks for recent favours, birthday gifts, or long-lasting support. One study showed people who did this actually trained themselves to be more grateful.
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