Are you feeling the blues? Fed up with feeling Fed up?
It's perfectly normal and understandable to feel down in the dumps from-time-to-time. Sure it would be nice to be deliriously happy all the time but sometimes life has other plans for us and we just have to cope as best we can.With that being said, you can lift your mood whenever and wherever you like. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, then read on for seven practical ways to lift your mood and beat the blues. How to Lift Your Mood and Beat The Blues
#1 Try Reaching Out To Others When you're feeling low, try picking up the phone and having a catch up with a friend or relative. If something is particularly dragging you down, then get it off your chest and seek some advice from others. Sometimes a good old chin wag and a third-party perspective on your problems is just what you need to lift your mind.
#2 Take Your Mind Off Things What do you enjoy doing? What makes you happy? When I get down or stressed I like to produce some music in my make-shift studio. It's my little escape where nothing else matters. Your job is to identify the activities that positively occupy your mind and lift your mood, then make more time for them. Even catching up on a few chores can be a great way to positively occupy mind and cheer yourself up.
#3 Take a Short Stroll Outdoors Walking is a great past-time that works wonders for clearing the mind of any mental baggage that may be burdening you. You may not necessarily feel like going for a walk as you tend to be unmotivated when you're feeling the blues, but push yourself to get on those walking shoes and take a short stroll, soaking up the scenery as you go
. #4 Catch Up With Old Friends You'll be surprised how reminiscing with old friends can naturally lift your spirits.
Catching up on old times and revisiting buried memories of times past can have a powerful effect on the mind. In fact, new studies have shown that Nostalgia is an extremely effective means for naturally lifting a person's mood. So get on the blower and reconnect with faces from the past.
#5 Stretch For a Few Minutes If you can't get out of the house and you're feeling the blues, then try stretching for a few minutes.
Start with your toes, stretch each muscle group, working upwards until you reach your head. This tip might not seem earth shattering but it's a great way to relieve any mental and physical tension.
#6 Try St. John's Wart St. Johns Wart is a natural herbal remedy that is known to relieve symptoms of depression.
If you are already taking medication for depression, then it's best to consult with your GP before taking St. Johns Wart, but if you are just looking to lift your mood, then a daily dose of St. Johns Wart may help. #7 Watch a Funny Movie What better way to shake off the blues than to sit down and enjoy a good movie? Any movie that keeps your mind happily occupied and brings out your cheerful side will do. If you really want to lift your mood, then listen to a comedy sketch,
it's hard to laugh and feel sad at the same time. The Bottom Line There you have it, seven practical tips for beating the blues and naturally lifting your mood. Put these tips to use to today and start cultivating the happiness you desire and deserve.
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