Seven Tips to Immediately Improve Your Mood
Recently, I posted about ‘7 Mental Fake-Outs to Improve Your Mood.’ Now, here are 7 more ways you can instantly improve your mood. I found a great post on Socyberty explaining ways you can fell better immediately. With that as inspiration I put together my own 7 instant mood-fixers.
- Smile While Talking - You’re probably familiar with the adage “Smile for the camera?” What if you thought that way all the time? The NY Times reports that smiling might not only make you look like a friendly person, but smiling can actually produce a good mood. I guess smiles are as contagious as laughter. Say Cheese!
- Picture A Soothing Scene - Remember Mindfulness over Matter? It shows that the mind is a powerful relaxation tool. Try picturing a calming scene to relax. Listen to some trickling water at the same time to really relax. This is also one of my favorite tricks to get to sleep.
- Count to Ten - Just like our advice to take a deep breath, counting to ten is a great way to slow down your body and your stress. Combine this with the above step to really calm your nerves.
- Do Something For Yourself - Buy some flowers, eat some chocolate, give yourself a make-over, or just take some Me-Time. It’s your mood, so give it a boost!
- Practice Random Acts of Kindness - Helping out someone can always cheer you up. Helping people can actually increase your endorphins and give you a rush of great feelings. Plus, remembering how you might have helped someone out (even helping to carry groceries or watching after their cat) can help you recall that sense of wellbeing and kindness.
- Don't Complain - Like smiling and acting kind, complaining can be an action that spreads. If you don’t want to be around family and co-workers that constantly complain, try to break the cycle by complimenting something each day. You’ll be amazed at the results!
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Cydney Saturday, October 25, 2008
A few days ago i was watching tv and i saw this commercial and it really got me thinking. my family is always mad at me and they say im usually upset about something (often friends or my breakup) and they say im always putting myself in a position to be the victim. after searching this site, taking quizzes, and reading articles i really hope this can help me rebuild my relationship with my family and help my mood. i hope i can remember this information in the middle of an arguement and make sure my temper doesnt go so quickly from 0-60. thanks a lot sam-e. i really think u guys made a difference for me.
Rosy Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Cool Tips!!! I'm going to try the smiling while talking! Thanks.
Jonathan Bland Friday, November 07, 2008
I would Like to say that it helps to Have people to talk to And to make you laugh
Kirsten Saturday, November 22, 2008
"You live once," so why not smile every now and then!
Michele Monday, November 24, 2008
I dont smile enough and I can see that it can improve your mood, so I will start there! Thanks Sam-e
Irma Saturday, November 29, 2008
I THINK THIS IS A GOOD PRODUCT AND IM GOING TO TRY IT BECAUSE EVERYDAY SINCE A LONG TIME AGO IM IN A BAD MOOD EVERYDAY. THANKYOU SAM-E
dawn Saturday, November 29, 2008
great tips when i smile i do feel lifted up. i will try the others
shannon Rogers Sunday, November 30, 2008
I never thought of the smiling tatic but I will try it and pay more attention, but what does make me in a good mood is helping someone that needs the help that always puts a smile on my face. Thx for the tips,
Sincerely,
Shannon
shannon Rogers Sunday, November 30, 2008
I never thought of the smiling tatic but I will try it and pay more attention, but what does make me in a good mood is helping someone that needs the help that always puts a smile on my face. Thx for the tips,
Sincerely,
Shannon
shannon Rogers Sunday, November 30, 2008
I never thought of the smiling tatic but I will try it and pay more attention, but what does make me in a good mood is helping someone that needs the help that always puts a smile on my face. Thx for the tips,
Sincerely,
Shannon
Yanelys Sunday, November 30, 2008
I am really gonna try to smile more, looks like its working for others.
Anita Monday, December 01, 2008
I manage an apartment complex and I have to say smiling while talking (which I HAVE to do) does make your day a little brighter and people will smile back, which always helps. I am going to try the doing something for me and ramdon acts of kindness and hope they will help me fell better.
Eli Thursday, December 04, 2008
I've just discovered your web site today. It's been a life changeing experiance I would say for most of us. I already learned these in a course I took called DBT. There hard for me to do but I try my very best. no one wants to be around a sour puce all the time.
Cindy Friday, December 05, 2008
Smiling always makes me feel better. I always think sometimes when it is hard to smile that it most likely makes the other person happy to see someone else smile.... :) And that always makes me smile!
Deborah Saturday, December 06, 2008
This is excellent advise. I work in a very negative invironment, most days I go in with a bad attitude because I know everyone is gonna be complaining. I tried going in with a smile (even though the rest are not) and complimenting everyone one the smallest of tasks... the results are amazing! Moods are contagous, as are attitudes, if you want to be around happy people with good attitudes, be happy and have a good attitude.
Diane Sunday, December 07, 2008
Am probably missing something, but I only see 6 tips not 7. What's the deal?
toronto condominiums Sunday, December 21, 2008
I am going to try the doing something for me and ramdon acts of kindness and hope they will help me fell better.
Mickie Sunday, December 28, 2008
I totally agree with the "smiling while talking" philosophy. I learned that years ago when taking a "super customer service" class. While it sounds corny, it so works! I also agree with that "looking on the positive even while negative is in the air" works wonders at your job. You may not agree with everyone that you work with, and there are going to be folks that you just don't "click" with, but you can't let them deter you from making the best of who you are. Keep smiling, keep quiet if it is appropriate (even if you want to disagree!) and don't let them get to you! :-) You are who you choose to be, and the better you is the one that will make people take notice in a good way....
Julia Sunday, January 04, 2009
Love these tips - but am I the only one who could only find SIX tips? (not that I'm complaining! :)
Donna Sunday, January 04, 2009
Today is the first time I have seen this advertisment for Sam-e. I'm a Gemini and I know I have many mood swings. I hoping by try Sam-e, this will have me at work and just help me with my moods and be a happier person. Thank You,