10 SIMPLE TIPS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD FAST
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Happiness helper #1: get a move on
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Exercise sparks the release of feel-good endorphins, but it also satisfies something more profound: the human need to perform and excel. Exercise helps you feel like the captain of your own ship. people who exercise outside tend to feel more energetic and inclined to keep at it. This is good news, because the rewards of physical activity are cumulative: The more you exercise, the clearer your mind. So as you're figuring out your holiday calendar, schedule an ice-skating outing or a cross-country ski day. You'll feel more energized and ready to tackle your errands.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #2: SMILE AND LAUGH
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You might have to force yourself to smile. But practice smiling while talking to people. It will make you seem more approachable and help improve your mood. Laughter is even better for improving mood.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #3: Plan a couple of lunch or dinner dates.
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Call a couple of friends, family members or colleagues and plan some lunch or dinner dates, perhaps at a couple of new cafes or restaurants that you have been wanting to go to. Having something to look forward to can boost your mood.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #4: light a candle
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Flickering flames (as long as they’re contained!) can burn away stress and help us feel better all around.
If you’ve noticed the smooth scent of vanilla makes you feel uplifted, relaxed, or even sensuous, you’re not alone. It turns out the sweet scent has been shown to have a strong effect on mood. An Oxford Journal study found that vanilla is naturally uplifting and relaxing. |
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HAPPINESS HELPER #5: eat some chocolate
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Studies have proven that consuming chocolate can help improve your mood, making you feel calmer and more content. Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that create feelings of pleasure. "Dark chocolate also contains serotonin, an antidepressant that can elevate mood.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #6: expose yourself to green
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Color psychologists say green symbolizes happiness—and can create the feeling of it, too. Throw on a green sweater, pick up a green pen, deck yourself out like the most dedicated of Leprechauns, and it’s possible your mood will be over the rainbow.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #7: Go somewhere quiet
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Even if it’s just the office bathroom, taking a few minutes to sit in a quiet space with no external stimulation can do wonders for a bad mood.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #8: SNUGGLE UP
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Climbing under a soft blanket for a few minutes might make us more relaxed and flexible. Researchers found there’s something about contact with soft things that just makes us feel better.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #9: Listen to a happy song
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It’s quick; it’s easy; it’s an instant mood-lifter. Sing along for extra benefit.
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HAPPINESS HELPER #10: Achieve a goal
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Even small successes can have big mood payoffs. Toss a crumpled ball of paper into the trash can Michael Jordan style, win a game of Solitaire, pick up a pencil off the floor using only your toes—in moments you’ll be basking in the glory of accomplishment.
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