It’s not practical to assume we will all feel happy at every moment of every day. No matter who you are or how wonderful your life is in general, there are still bound to be moments when you’re down. To fight against that, there simple ways to feel instantly uplifted that we’ll talk about here that can help you begin to turn that “blah” feeling you might be having into a feeling that is more like, “WOO!” These little tricks are easy to incorporate into your daily routine, too, so that you can start avoiding those down and out moments that might have otherwise plagued your day.
When all been there, right? Maybe your day started fine, but now it’s barely even 11 a.m. and it’s turning sour quite quickly. Maybe you had a fight with your significant other, or you just received a brutal email from your boss, or you spilled coffee all over the new shirt. Regardless, the day seems to be on a bad path now, and your mood is plummeting rapidly. Stop right in your tracks. Sure, you might not be able to rectify the bigger issues at hand in a moment’s notice, but you can control your mood and how you feel in general for the remainder of the day – all it takes is a small amount of dedication, action, and thought to uplift yourself and get you out of this funk. Here are 10 effective ways to feel instantly inspired.
You’ve probably heard before that certain aromas can work wonders… well how about the wonder of boosting your mood? According to WebMD, the scent of lemons can help set your body into de-stressing mode, melting away that horrible mood you might be in, and uplifting you. Other scents that are known to have this effect, too, are basil, juniper and lavender, the outlet noted.
It’s mid-week and you’ve already sent seemingly a million work-related emails. Have you sent a personal one yet? Turns out, it could help in uplifting your spirits, according to Real Simple. The outlet noted maintaining close bonds is a vital part to being happy — so send a few lines to a friend and watch as you feel uplifted just like that.
The way we sit can have an effect on our mood, interestingly enough. Huffington Post cited a 2009 study that found sitting up straight can boost your mood and feelings of self-confidence. As you’re reading this, take a moment to assess how you’re currently sitting, and adjust accordingly.
That whole “pay to forward” notion applies here. According to Prevention, those who are prone to doing good deeds for others — e.g., those who volunteer — are also prone to feeling happy (and in turn, it could result for more good deeds being passed through others done the line). It doesn’t have to be something huge. Try this: Next time you’re popping out of the office to grab a coffee, bring back one for your desk neighbor. A little gesture like this can go a long way.
A little mediation can go a long way in terms of booting your mood.
Playing upbeat music can make you feel upbeat, the key is to listen to your choice of upbeat music while allowing yourself to experience it.
This one is maybe my favorite way to feel uplifted.
Last, but certainly not least – have you tried a brief walk to boost your mood? If not, get outside and get to stepping.
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