Mood-Booster Tips
1) Go for a walk
Not only is walking a great mood-booster, but walking can burn calories and reduce body fat.
* Going for outdoor walks has an added benefit: the natural light stimulates the brain to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood.
2) Go to bed early
If late nights are a regular way of life for you, it may be affecting your mood and outlook on life. Getting less sleep than you need can increase anxiety, tension, and sadness.
Studies have shown that lack of sleep reduces emotional and physical well-being, reduces optimism, and even contributes to the onset and worsening of physical pain.
What you can do:
* Try to go to bed 30 minutes earlier every night.
* Make your bed a restful haven. Splurge on good pillows. Also consider treating yourself to soft sheets with at least a 300 thread count.
Sheets made of pima, supima, or better yet, egyptian cotton, which tend to be softer than muslin or percale.
3) De-clutter your space
It’s almost impossible to relax and feel great when everywhere you look, there are bills, papers, and appointment cards piled on workspaces and spilling out of drawers. Organizing your home and office is a great way to start off the new year. Having everything in order can help calm anxiety, and some people find the actual cleaning part therapeutic.
What you can do:
* Each weekend, tackle a different area of your home or office.
* Turn to home stores for help. There are many types of organizers available to store your things in a neat, easily accessible way.
4) Listen to music
Music has a powerful effect on mood. It activates areas of the brain involved in the feeling of happiness.
* Listen to music while traveling to work, during your lunch, or before you go to bed.
* What is most important is that you listen to music that you enjoy.
* Try music especially designed for relaxation or nature sounds.
5) Consider aromatherapy
Aromatherapy involves the use of concentrated, aromatic plant oils called essential oils.
A study in the International Journal of Neuroscience found that people exposed to the scent of lavender or rosemary essential oils felt more content than people who didn’t use essential oils.
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