GOOD MOOD

It’s easy to feel down and out when you’re focused on your problems. Work didn’t go well, you had an argument with a friend, and you just feel like life has got you down. Listen, it happens and that’s okay because that’s just how life works. Even though it all okay, it’s sometimes too easy to feel down and out. Sometimes, we make our problems our life story, putting us in a damp mood. So how do we get out of it and turn it around in order to be optimists? Listen up, ladies, because I’m about drop some of my best mood boosting tips

Recognize Your Mood- It’s one thing to be moody, but when you can notice those icky feelings of regret or sorrow seeping into your day, try your best to recognize them. When you can recognize that you aren’t feeling too happy, it will lead you being able to stop those feelings and focus on mood boosting.

What Are You Grateful For?- It’s so easy to go on with our lives without reminding ourselves what’s important. What’s going well in your life? What’s making you happy? What are you grateful for? If you can, write a list and truly feel those grateful feelings. Reminding yourself of what you have will help boost that mood.

Complete Something- Create small goals for yourself. When you can complete something without feeling overwhelmed, it can help you to feel accomplished. Accomplished people feel better, therefore boosting that down and out mood.

Do Something FUN- I say it all the time so I may sound like a broken record, but do something for you. Dance around to a song you really love. Exercise boosts endorphins. One of my favorite tasks is to watch old music videos. JLo circa the early 2000s? Don’t mind if I do! So be sure to do something for yourself to help you get in a good mood and right on task.

 Keep smiling

Angelika

www.styleupbyangel.com

( credit: L.R.)

Stay positive

It’s easy to get down on ourselves. Sometimes life gets to us and that’s okay, but the trick is to figure out ways to get out of that funk. I’m a big believer in the idea that when you feel good, good things happen to you. Our thoughts create things, so when were feeling down or negative, our thoughts tend to stay negative, but when we’re able to look on the bright side, our thoughts and feelings reflect it. This helps make good things come to us. So how do we do it? How do we turn the coin when negative thoughts start to infect our worldview? Here are some quick tips that have helped me in the past and I do believe that they will help you too.

Smile- Seriously. Even when you’re feeling down, try to force a smile. Something that might help is biting on a pen or your finger. Studies have shown that even the fakest of smiles can help lift spirits and change your outlook.

Go For A Jog- If you can, fill the extra time in your day with some exercise. Go for a walk or a jog. Cardio is best. You’ll feel amazing afterwards and energized after. Plus, exercise releases endorphins so ride that workout high to help you feel better.

Be Grateful- Jot down all the things you’re thankful for or list them in your head. Reminding yourself of all the good in your life is a helpful tool to remember that things aren’t as bad as you think and that life is beautiful.

Let Your Feelings Out- It’s important that we don’t bottle up our negative feelings, so try to let them out the best you can. If you’re angry, try yelling into a pillow to help you get it out of your system. If you’re feeling down, then journal what you’re feeling to sort through it all. Take some deep breaths and then do your best to stay out of your head, and happy instead.

Keep doing
Angelika
www.styleupbyangel.com
( credit: L.R.)