It's always nice to be in a good mood and have an optimistic outlook. Unfortunately, this cannot always be the case and every now and then you won't feel good, you’ll have negative thoughts, feel depressed, or suffer from similar emotions. Sometimes you also won't know what to do in such a situation. In this article, we’ll present 10 tips that can help you get rid of that bad mood and help restore your optimistic outlook on life.

1. Exercise, yoga, and meditation.

A little workout is great for your body, but also for your soul. Physical activity releases endorphins in your body. Endorphins are so-called happy hormones and they make you feel good and relieve stress. But not only can physically demanding sessions in the gym help, but also light yoga exercises or meditation.

Various studies show that yoga and meditation can have a lot of positive influence on the psyche. People with depression, anxiety disorders, or severe stress symptoms report that they feel much better after daily meditation or short yoga sessions. It's not for nothing that there is the saying “A healthy mind lives in a healthy body.”

2. Distance yourself from social media.

In various social media, many influencers, but also friends and acquaintances present themselves from their best side. This can have a negative impact on mental health. You see people who have a supposedly perfect body and clear skin, or people who are traveling and discovering the world every day. It's perfectly normal to then compare yourself to these people. But it is exactly this comparison that is toxic.

No one is perfect, but posts on social media attempt to portray perfection, which of course you can't achieve. So if you distance yourself from social media for some time, you will not be confronted with these posts of a seemingly perfect world and you will be able to focus on yourself. Thus, you can find out what makes you happy. You can then also come to the realization that the vast majority of these posts are fakes.

3. Enjoy good food.

When you don't feel good emotionally, you tend to eat a lot of unhealthy food. Sugar, fats and other substances make you feel a supposed sense of happiness, but this is short-lived. Maybe you already know what your so-called comfort food is. This is the food that can make you happy and that you can eat in situations when you’re not feeling well. Find out what your comfort food is and consciously carry out the preparation of this meal. In the end, you'll have a good and delicious meal and feel a little better.

4. Listen to music.

It's often the case that you listen to sad music when you're sad. But that's exactly the wrong approach. If you are already unhappy or sad, you should not exacerbate these emotions by listening to sad music. It is important that in such situations you listen to music that makes you happy. This will have a positive impact on your mood. Every music streaming provider offers so-called Feel Good playlists that contain music that lightens your mood. You may also know where your old MP3 player is. You can also listen to the music on it and reminisce.

5. Spend time with family and friends.

Man is a social being and therefore social contacts are very important. They build you up, give you support, can advise and comfort you. Spending time with people you like and appreciate brightens your mood and relieves loneliness too. According to studies, people are happier and live longer when they maintain relationships with loved and cherished people and see them regularly.

6. Keep a diary or journal.

It can help you tremendously if you put your thoughts down on paper. Some psychological therapy methods also use the tool of writing. By writing down thoughts, you can express exactly what you are feeling and structure the chaos in your mind. Once the thoughts and feelings are written down, you also feel some relief and can literally put those emotions aside.

You can also go a step further and keep a journal. The journal is where you write down events, behaviors, reactions, and emotions. This will help you figure out how you react in certain situations and know what triggers those responses in you.

7. Watch a movie.

Sometimes you just need a distraction from your feelings and thoughts. A movie or a series can help here. You probably have a favorite movie that you enjoy watching over and over again. If you're not feeling well, you can watch your favorite movie or series. A movie brings distraction and also puts you in other situations. Movies that are exciting, grab you, or make you laugh are best.

8. Reflect on your day.

Every evening, you should think about everything that happened during the day and self-reflect on it. The best way to do this is to think about the following. First, what can I do a little better tomorrow? Second, for what am I grateful today? Continuous improvement of oneself is worth striving for, but is not always easy.

You might manage to do just one thing a little bit better the next day. These minimal changes add up to big impacts. Also, remembering everything for which you are grateful, helps you to put your current situation into a better perspective.

9. Go for a walk

When you go for a walk, you are in the fresh air and in nature. You can fully enjoy your surroundings, be mindful and pay attention to the plants, animals, and landscape around you. It is helpful to simply leave your own 4 walls to free your mind from negative thoughts. You don't have to go for a walk alone either. You can ask a friend or family member to accompany you.

10. Do self-care.

Self-care is not something you should only do when you are feeling bad, but do every day. Thereby you acknowledge your own self-worth. Be it a long soak in the bathtub, a skin care routine, reading a good book, or even cleaning or tidying up. It's important that you do what really makes you feel good, brings you joy, and allows you to soak in the entire joyful process and environment of doing. Relax and enjoy the time you spend with yourself.

Today’s Conclusion

There are many ways to put yourself into a positive mood. The ones mentioned here are just a sample of these options, everyone has their own individual ways to improve their mood and there is no universal solution that works for everyone. Try different options and find appropriate ways that feel right for you. Of course, you can adjust the things mentioned according to your needs. It's just important that you work to get out of a negative mood and don't allow yourself to keep falling back into a negative mood. That's it for today.

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