15 Ways to Boost Your Mood Immediately

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[section style=”{“style-box”:””,”parallax”:{“background-image”:””,”layer”:{“option”:””,”custom”:{“background_color”:””}},”ratio”:”0.4″},”custom”:{“background_image”:”none”,”position”:””,”repeat”:””,”background_size”:””,”attachment”:””,”video”:””,”layer”:{“option”:””,”custom”:{“background_color”:””}}}}” background_color=”” text_color=”” padding=”{“padding_option”:”yes”,”yes”:{“top”:”60″,”right”:”0″,”bottom”:”60″,”left”:”0″,”margin_top”:”0″,”margin_bottom”:”0″}}” full_width=”no” enable_divider=”{“enable_divider_switcher”:””,”border”:{“position”:””},”triangles”:{“position”:””,”background”:””},”doublediagonal”:{“background”:””},”halfcircle”:{“position”:””,”background”:””,”icon”:””,”icon_color”:””},”bigTriangle”:{“fill”:””,”background”:””},”curveUp”:{“fill”:””,”background”:””},”curveDown”:{“fill”:””,”background”:””},”multitriangles”:{“position”:””,”background”:””},”roundedcorners”:{“background”:””},”doubleline”:{“background”:””},”stamp”:{“fill”:””,”background”:””},”clouds”:{“fill”:””,”background”:””}}” scroll_effect=”{“option”:””}” align=”default” auto_height=”no” section_id=”section-56e4ee501807a” auto_generated=”1″ _array_keys=”{“style”:”style”,”padding”:”padding”,”enable_divider”:”enable_divider”,”scroll_effect”:”scroll_effect”}” _made_with_builder=”true”][row][column width=”1_1″ background_color=”” text_color=”” align=”default” background_image=”” position=”” background_size=”” repeat=”” attachment=”” custom_padding=”{“option”:”no”,”yes”:{“top_padding”:””,”right_padding”:””,”bottom_padding”:””,”left_padding”:””,”margin_top”:”0″,”margin_right”:”0″,”margin_bottom”:”0″,”margin_left”:”0″}}” custom_border=”{“enable_border”:”no”,”yes”:{“border_color”:””,”border_top_width”:”1″,”border_right_width”:”1″,”border_bottom_width”:”1″,”border_left_width”:”1″,”border_style”:”1″}}” enable_animation=”{“enable”:”off”,”on”:{“animation”:””,”data_delay”:”0″}}” _array_keys=”{“custom_padding”:”custom_padding”,”custom_border”:”custom_border”,”enable_animation”:”enable_animation”}” _made_with_builder=”true”][text_block text=”<p>By <a href=”https://seeksolacenow.com/?page_id=10148″>Kelli Barnes</a> | March 12, 2016</p><p>We all have those days where we feel overwhelmed, overworked, and undervalued.<br />Maybe there’s a peak in business that’s great for revenue but harder to manage and adds to the stress level of the environment. Or perhaps you may have had an argument or disagreement with your spouse and walked away feeling moody. Could it be an especially trying day managing children that misbehave, juggling a career, and finding the time to run all the necessary errands and complete chores? Possibly you could just not be feeling in the highest of spirits and not having the best possible day. We all get feelings similar to these. When it comes to being happy, little things matter. While smaller things may not totally change your day around, they can help you find positivity and put you in a better frame of mind to tackle bigger, more daunting tasks that arise. Here are 15 ways to boost your mood so that a bad moment won’t morph into feeling like a terrible day.</p><p>15 Ways to Boost Your Mood Immediately</p><p>1) Get some sunshine</p><p>2) Play your favorite song</p><p>3) Call and catch up with a loved one</p><p>4) Write in a gratitude journal</p><p>5) Go for a walk</p><p>6) Take 15 minutes to relax and reflect</p><p>7) Get moving with exercise</p><p>8) Meditate</p><p>9) Listen to an inspirational video or podcast</p><p>10) Pet an animal</p><p>11) Take a steamy, hot shower or relaxing bubble bath</p><p>12) Pray</p><p>13) Convert your to – do list into a “it’s done” list</p><p>14) Say a quick affirmation to yourself</p><p>15) Do a kind deed for someone else</p><p>While you cannot always control your environment and the people that surround you, you can always control the way you react! Use these quick tips to refocus your attention from negative stressors to positivity.</p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href=”http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/06/30/10-quick-easy-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health/” target=”_blank”>Psych Central</a></p><p><a href=”https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/9-diy-ways-to-improve-your-mental-health/2015/08/31/4da8379e-41d4-11e5-8ab4-c73967a143d3_story.html” target=”_blank”>The Washington Post</a></p><hr></hr><p><em><b>Disclaimer: </b>The information contained in blog posts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Solace Counseling and Consulting LLC. This blog is the opinion of an individual and is not to be construed as professional advice, psychological diagnosis or a professional relationship between the reader and the writer. Blogs are intended only to be used by consumers in search of general interest information pertaining to mental health, relationships, counseling and related topics. Content on this website is not intended to replace or serve as substitute for professional consultation or service. If you require help with mental health issues please contact a licensed therapist or psychiatrist in your area. If you are experiencing an emergency, head to your nearest emergency room or call 911. The posts on this website are copyright of Solace Counseling and Consulting LLC and their writers (unless otherwise sourced). They can be re-blogged or re-posted on social media but cannot be reproduced or uploaded without permission.<br /></em></p>” font_size=”default” enable_animation=”{“enable”:”off”,”on”:{“animation”:””,”data_delay”:”0″}}” _array_keys=”{“enable_animation”:”enable_animation”}” _made_with_builder=”true”][/text_block][/column][/row][/section]