Mood Booster to Feel Good Every Day

Mood Booster to Help You Feel Better Instantly

      Are you feeling sad after receiving bad news? Or trying to beat the fear of Monday? Having a terrible day, or a very bad one?

Minor disappointments and slight frustrations can derail your day-to-day activities and even make you grumpy, miserable, and completely uninterested in the things you enjoy or would like to take care of. You know you need a bit of a pick-me-up to get through the day smoothly, but you're not sure what to do to feel better.

That's normal - the emotional stress doesn't have to be so extreme that it makes the solution difficult. But a bad mood that's allowed to simmer often overflows, and makes you feel even worse.

Ignoring the source of a bad mood won't get rid of it, but there's nothing wrong with setting it aside temporarily to focus on something that actually makes you feel good.

Below, you'll find a few ways to try when you want to boost your mood a little.

Best Natural Mood Booster

Take Three Deep Breaths

Controlled and very powerful deep breathing, very easy to do. The best thing is you can do this wherever you are, when you need it the most. So, before you take on any of the other suggestions below, let's calm your nerves and prepare yourself for a better day.

1. Inhale through the nose, as deep as possible.

2. Fill your stomach with the breath first — feel the belly expand — then your chest.

3. Finally with the last breath, feel your collarbone lift.

4. Hold it for a moment, then exhale everything through the nose.

5, Now use your belly to push the last one out of your mouth.

Repeat twice (or go for a longer session for complete relaxation).

You've just increased the levels of oxygen and feel-good chemicals in your blood, it's good for your brain and body.

Get Out in Nature

Find a place where you can step outside, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the natural scenery. It doesn't have to be anything special, but there's something about just seeing the rustling leaves, hearing the wind blow, calming the mind, and making you feel like you're part of something bigger. And suddenly, the worry feels a little less, and your mood lifts. Mother Earth, she is so miraculous!

Keep Family Ties

People from all over the world will definitely tell you that family is the number one thing that fulfills them. And surveys show that full-time workers experience more happiness when they spend time with family and friends (which often are family to many of you). So, set aside time every day or day off to reconnect to relieve stress and boost your mood.

Brighten Your Day With a Smile

Sure, you smile when you're happy — but did you know that smiling can actually make you happy? According to Alex K, PhD, (neurologist and author of UCLA), mimicking emotions with the body, such as smiling, can trick the brain into feeling them too. This is called "facial feedback" - and it's contagious, elevating the moods of those around you, too. That's something worth sharing.

Use Music

Music is known to have the ability to change the mood of a person. Music is a very good stress reliever. In fact, music has been used therapeutically in the hospital for pain management and emotional well-being. Research has also linked music to happiness, particularly certain types of music.

Researchers at Japan's Osaka University studied salivary cortisol levels and other physiological responses and found that music, especially music with major (not minor) notes, was correlated with reduced stress and feelings of happiness. So, for a quick hit of bliss, why not play your favorite upbeat music?

Pamper Yourself with Flowers

It's widely known that having plants in your room reduces stress levels, and serves as one of the best mood boosters.

So, head to your favorite florist or grocery store, and pick out some flowers that make you smile. Back in your home or office, take some time to trim your flowers (this process in itself has a therapeutic effect!), divide into several small vases and display them where you see them often. Flowers are the winners—no buyer's regrets here.

Visit Your Doctor

Be sure to discuss stress, feelings of unhappiness, or anxiety with your doctor. Some people may require certain medications or other therapies to stabilize their mood. Just remember to stay positive. Reflecting on positive feelings, thoughts, and experiences can lift your mood and help you stay balanced.

Improving the mood and helping yourself to feel more positive is a good things to do, no matter how difficult life is.