It's never a good thing when you're in a bad mood and feel that you just can't shake it off, but did you know that there are certain little things you can do that can make all the difference? Here are 12 simple ways to turn a bad mood around:
1. Fake It
If you simply choose to turn your frown into a smile, the physical act itself can actually change your mood. You can also try watching something funny to make yourself laugh, because it will have the same effect.
2. Consider Color Therapy
Certain colors can actually make you feel more confident, so try wearing red when you’re in a bad mood. Similarly, wearing a nice, fresh shade of green can instantly evoke happiness. Should you need to relax more, try wearing blue.
3. Put Your Favorite Music On
Music is scientifically proven to have an effect on people’s moods, so put on your favorite upbeat tune if you’re feeling low. If you want to continue reaping the benefits of listening to your favorite music, try to put on one song that makes you feel happy each day.
4. Give Yourself a Massage
You don’t need to visit a masseuse to elevate your mood, because you can actually give yourself a little massage! Press your thumb into the outside corner of the palm of your opposite hand. Slowly massage them using a circular motion. Move your thumb inward and repeat your circles.
5. Hug Someone
Try hugging one of your favorite people or animals to instantly lift your mood. The physical act of a hug releases happy hormones in the brain, namely serotonin and oxytocin, so if you’re in a bad mood, hug it out now!
6. Take up Healthy Snacking
Foods such as eggs, turkey, chicken, cheese, nuts, bananas, pineapples, or plums all contain amino acids that can help boost serotonin production in the brain, so eating any of them will help to elevate your mood.
7. Invest In Some Essential Oils
Essential oils such as orange and lavender have been proven by researchers to be mood boosters. They can also reduce any anxiety you might be feeling. Place different essential oils in your home for a continuous mood-elevating, calming scent, or else take a sniff from an essential oil container or some other scented object.
8. Take a Walk
Being out in nature is a great way to make yourself feel better, so put your sneakers on and head out for just 10 minutes and get some fresh air. The sun on your face and the mere fact that you’re moving your body will go a long way toward getting out of your funk.
9. Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
Simply browsing through old pictures of your friends, family, and travels has been scientifically proven to elevate your mood, to the point where it’s actually better than drinking a glass of wine or even eating chocolate.
10. Do a Good Deed
Cheer yourself up by cheering someone else up. Do something as simple as offering someone a cup of coffee, write them a sweet note, or even flash them a smile! Not only will it make them feel better, but it’ll make you feel better too.
11. Pray or Meditate
Regardless of if you practice your spirituality (if you do at all), you should know that meditating or praying for just a few minutes per day can actually do wonders for your well-being. They can also serve as distractions for whatever is dragging you down on a particular day, as well as help you see the bigger picture.
12. Buy or Pick Some Flowers
This one is as simple as placing a bouquet on your desk. Research has shown that floral beauty can reduce anxiety and even improve productivity and creativity, regardless of whether you’re male or female, young or old.
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