#mood-boosting

Feeling down is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can be hard to shake off that feeling of sadness or disappointment. If you're feeling down today, don't worry, there are ways to cheer yourself up and get back on track. Here are some ideas for how to turn your day around and lift your spirits.

Reach Out to a Friend: Sometimes, all you need is a friendly ear to listen and offer support. Call or message a close friend or family member and talk about how you're feeling. Often, sharing your emotions can make a big difference.

Get Moving: Exercise is a great way to boost your mood and energy levels. Take a walk, go for a run, or do some yoga. Moving your body and getting a nuru massage can help you release tension, feel more positive, and gain perspective.

Do Something You Enjoy: Engage in an activity that brings you joy, such as reading a book, listening to music, or watching a movie. This can be a great way to distract yourself and improve your mood.

Practice Gratitude: Focusing on the things you're grateful for can help you shift your mindset and feel more positive. Make a list of things you appreciate or write a thank-you note to someone who has made a positive impact on your life.

Help Someone Else: Doing something kind for someone else can be a great way to boost your mood and feel good about yourself. Volunteer at a local charity, help a neighbor with a task or offer to listen to someone who's going through a tough time.

Treat Yourself: Sometimes, a little self-care is all you need to feel better. Take a relaxing bath, eat your favorite food, or indulge in a hobby that you love.

Remember, feeling down is temporary, and it's important to take care of yourself during these times. By trying out some of these tips, you can lift your spirits and feel better in no time. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it, and know that brighter days are ahead.

If you want to lift someone’s mood, it’s easy. Just send them a nice text message - or a quick Facebook post. That’s it! According to the University of Chicago, a simple but sweet text message can boost someone’s oxytocin output by 37% for two HOURS straight! That’s the feel-good bonding hormone. And you, the text message sender, will get a jolt of oxytocin, too.

Here’s how to switch off a bad mood in seconds. The next time you feel angry, agitated, jealous, irritated or any other negative emotion – go somewhere alone and describe, out loud, what you’re feeling. You may feel silly doing it, but here’s why it works...verbalizing our feelings makes us calmer. It actually slows our heart rate. It stops us from dwelling on negative emotions, so we can move on.

If you need a mood boost - put down the cookie and pick up a piece of fruit! Research in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition shows that eating fruit will help you feel calmer and happier than if you eat cookies, candy or chips. That’s because fruit stimulates the release of the mood-boosting brain chemical serotonin. Plus, the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in fruit increase activity in the area of the brain that regulates mood. And choose a wide variety of fruit. Because different fruits contain different happiness-boosting compounds – so the more types of fruit you eat, the better you’ll feel.

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