You can improve your mood even in tough economic times! Stress is plentiful so it’s even more important to know how to cheer up, if only temporarily.
Everybody has bad days but sometimes bad things happen in bunches. It’s like that old country song:
My wife left me, the dog bit me, the cat died, the house burned down... There are so many negative influences and gigantic hurdles in everyday life!
In order to keep a smile, you can’t allow them to control you! Use these tips to help you create a better mood and a happier outlook on life!
Tips to Improve Your Mood
Do you see the glass as half full or half empty? The way you view life can influence the way you handle stress. Positive thoughts boost your mood; negative thoughts are a major depressor.
Children can elevate your mood if you let them. Everyone knows that youngsters say some of the silliest, funniest, 'darndest things' which helps bring a smile to your face. Cooing babies have even more of a positive influence if you are lucky enough to have them around.
If your at home alone and feeling down, get outside in nature. God’s gifts are abundant if you seek them out. The warm sunshine, a gentle breeze, and even snow can be exhilarating.
Laughter increases the release of endorphins, a compound that gives you a sense of well being. Happy people liver longer and healthier lives, so read your favorite comics, watch your favorite comedies, and have a good laugh!
A super fast way to improve your mood is light therapy. Light boxes are commercially available and use florescent lights that are brighter than indoor lights but not as bright as sunlight. Light boxes may sound like ‘old school’ but they really do work well. To improve your mood, use them regularly and give them enough time to work.
Don’t give away your personal power. If unkind words are getting you down, don’t allow them to fester and leave you emotionally drained. Remember the old saying; 'Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.' What this means is that although words may hurt your feelings, there are far worse things in life you could have to deal with, and people who have it so much worse than you do!
You can also improve your mood over time by consuming more essential omega 3 fatty oils. Seratonin, the brain chemical that regulates mood and prevents depression, can only be made from essential fatty acids. A diet rich in salmon and fish oil boost levels of serotonin naturally. Optionally, you can also take omega 3 oil supplements. One of the best supplements to take is a high lignan flax oil or Norwegian cod liver oil.
A nice hot relaxing bath can certainly change your perspective! Add candles, scented oils, bubble bath, and a tall glass of your favorite beverage for a real mind booster! If you don’t have a bathtub, try a hot shower instead!
Regular orgasms can improve your mood! Sex makes you feel good naturally and when you feel good, everything seems better. Having sex (especially first thing in the morning) releases a feel good chemical called oxytocin, which boosts your mood. Sex also increases the libido, a person’s sex drive. If there’s no one around, masturbation can have some of the same health benefits.
In addition, sex improves immunity by enhancing levels of IgA, an antibody that protect against infection. It also releases chemicals that boost levels of oestrogen, which improve the tone and texture of your hair and skin.
Make a list of all the good things in your life. Now make a list of the negative things influencing your life and compare the two lists. Isn’t the list of good things longer than the list of bad things? For most people, it is! Sometimes, a little perspective is all you need to improve your mood.
(If your list of bad things is larger, take the list and burn it. It may allow you to release some of the burden that you feel.)
Screaming is totally underrated! If you can scream without attracting unwanted attention, it’s a great way to release inhibitions. Many stresses are hidden deep inside, bottled up waiting to explode. When you scream, you help release some of those pent up emotions, which lifts a burden off your shoulders.
Speaking of shoulders... Massage therapy is a great mood enhancer! Ask someone to gently massage your neck and shoulders. Massage slows down inspiration, which in turn lowers blood pressure. Tight sore muscles make you feel bad, while relaxed muscles give you a sense of well being. If no one's around to massage your neck, try Salonpas for an instant soothing effect.
If you need to improve your mood, talk to someone who always has positive energy. Do NOT talk to friends that suck you into their life’s drama and create negative energy around you. Negative thoughts act like a parasite and feed off of your life force.
You don't need pills to improve your mood if you flood your body with a rejuvenating growth hormones. Research has found that doing squats and leg presses increases the production of youth hormones. Increased HGH (Human Growth Hormone) can elevate moods, among other physical benefits. Keep your good mood longer with weight training, knee bends, push-ups, or swimming.
Music can improve your mood instantly! Anything that gets you moving can help change your attitude. That’s because music activates the part of your brain that’s hardwired for pleasure. Fa, la, la, la, la!
Most people follow the news everyday! Don’t do it! It’s a bad mood trap, especially since there's not a lot of good news anymore! Instead, turn off the television and turn up your MP3 player!
Research has shown that your sense of smell has a definite impact on your mind and body. When you stimulate olfactory nerves inside your nose, you activate the limbic system of your brain, which is associated with mood and memory. Aromatherapy is a natural health tradition that invokes the healing powers of plants.
Jasmine lifts up your mood, eucalyptus and peppermint give you energy, lavender relaxes you, and grapefruit increases alertness and joy. Patchouli and sandlewood are memory enhancers if you're from the 60's or 70's. Put a dab of any essential oil on your temples, your wrist, or along your neck. You can also add any oil to your favorite lotion or shampoo! Another option is to just buy an essential oil scented candle.
Human touch increases the production of endorphins, growth hormones, and DHEA, all of which lengthen your life span and lower the negative impact of stress. Studies have found that patients who are regularly touched recover faster than those who are not touched. So give someone a hug and you'll lift both of your moods.
If there’s no one around to hug, give your pets a hug instead. They are so sweet and fluffy! They're bound to help you relax!
Deep breathing expels toxins and wastes from your body. Most people only expel about 30 percent of body toxins through the bowels and bladder. The other 70% is expelled through respiration, which is profound! Deep breathing is a great way to improve oxygen, clear your mind, boost your energy, and elevate your mood. Practice deep, slow, diaphragmatic, rhythmic, breathing daily with mind-body disciplines such as tai chi, yoga, qigong, and meditation.
Life is full of adversity. It challenges you to become a better person through many trials and tribulations. Temporary distress will always happen. When you improve your mood regularly, you'll be able to handle stress a lot better when it comes your way.
may sound like ‘old school’ but they really do work well. To improve your mood, use them regularly and give them enough time to work. 
or Norwegian cod liver oil. 
for an instant soothing effect.
) can elevate moods, among other physical benefits. Keep your good mood longer with weight training, knee bends, push-ups, or swimming.
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