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Do you find yourself constantly complaining, pointing out the negatives in everything? Are you struggling to see the good in the day? Many people find themselves in a slump or feeling lost, unable to regain any pep or enthusiasm for their daily activities. You may feel stuck or at a loss for how to get back to happy you. When this mentality sets in, it can be hard to break.
Moods, though, can shift. It takes time, effort and habit modification. If you feel down and lonely, consider implementing one or more of the following mood boosters.
1. Breathe Relaxing and Refreshing Scents
Senses can play an essential role in the mind’s function. What you see, smell, taste and touch impact how you feel. You might use your olfactory sense to turn yourself around when your mind is down.
Certain smells create specific responses. Lavender has often been known to induce calm. Citrus invigorates and energizes; peppermint eases tension and refreshes the system. Use natural oils from companies like Young Living Essential Oils to revitalize the brain, alter your moods and support your emotional wellness.
2. Disconnect From Tech
More and more studies indicate that electronics such as televisions, phones and tablets stimulate brain activity, creating an alert response. They may increase your agitation and frustration and compel you to continue down a rabbit hole of online viewing. It may even impair memory and cognitive function.
Take a break from devices. Psychology Today recommends a “technology fast,” cutting yourself off from as much as possible. Not only do you minimize the light trigger, but you remove yourself from the world of social media, a platform that encourages comparison. Cutting ties for a bit allows you to focus on the good in your world, not what others are doing.
3. Skip the Sugar and Alcohol
Can stomach influence mood? The gut and mind may be connected—foods such as sugar, processed carbs and alcohol lead to increased inflammation. This swelling could affect how you feel, furthering feelings of stress and sadness. Limit these selections and focus instead on clean, whole foods.
4. Move Around
When you’re in a funk, try getting up and moving. Something as simple as a walk around the block stimulates the brain, takes you away from your worries and helps your mind reset. Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your house? Walk it off. Are the kids nagging you with twenty questions? Step away.
Make exercise part of your weekly routine. Try to fit in about 30 minutes every couple of days. It’s something positive, a time for you and an excellent way to work off the nerves.
5. Adjust Your Sleep Schedule
Sleep quality and emotions are often connected. Ask yourself if your evening routine is stifling your slumber. If so, your mood may be a product of not enough rest. Set a time to go to bed each evening. Make it a habit over the next couple of weeks to see if it helps. Give yourself a quiet hour before you close your eyes, free of electronics and crazy. Turn off the lights (use a sleep mask if it’s not dark enough), cool the room down and breathe deep.
6. Take Time for You
Are you overwhelmed with responsibilities? Make time for your interests and hobbies. Self-care has many benefits, including supporting your emotions. Reflect on what you miss in your day. Write out two or three activities you want to do. These notes might include meal planning something healthy, sitting alone and sipping a cup of coffee or picking back up a sport or hobby. Try and work two of the three back into your life. Those activities support you and may elevate your feelings.
7. Drink Water
How does a cup or two of water impact your feelings? Water influences your entire body. Your organs require it to function at an optimal level. Dehydration, therefore, can affect mood. You may feel increased stress, anxiousness, lethargy or confusion. Drink the water and see if you start to perk up a bit. Keep a bottle with you throughout the day, and sip at your leisure.
Feel good about yourself and your attitude. Moods fluctuate, but you do have the tools to turn them around. When you’re feeling sluggish or low, do a few things to improve yourself.
