Sometimes
life passes us by so fast that it feels as though we are sitting on a bus with
our life sliding by like the scenery outside the window.
Frustration and disappointment are inevitable, but you don't have
to let them ruin your mood. With a few behavioral changes, you can alter your
experience of life. By focusing on being or doing good, you'll feel good.
Happiness is a choice.
1-We are beings destined to love. Love is
essential to humanity. Infuse your actions with love, and you will increase
your vibrations and mood.
2- Reading
positive books, stimulates the release of the
biochemicals endorphins and norepinephrine. Endorphins decrease the sensation
of pain and norepinephrine may contribute to the regulation of mood. In
addition to the chemical effects of reading positive books, regular reading
will help you feel good about yourself.
3-A brisk walk is usually all it takes
to get your chemicals flowing.
4-A healthy diet also contributes
to general feelings of wellbeing, but some vitamins and minerals especially may
help to boost mood. B vitamins may help improve mood, so load up on green
vegetables, like asparagus. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, may protect
against the effects of stress.
5- Most of us like sweets. My sweetheart (N) likes
sweet. To satisfy your sweet tooth, eat two ounces of
dark chocolate each day. Chocolate with at least 70% cocoa has been shown to
reduce the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.
6-Sleep deprivation can contribute to
irritability and poor mood regulation. Quality sleep will increase energy and
help you manage stress. The optimum amount of sleep varies for individual, but
for most adults it's between seven and nine hours. Sleeping
more than this generally will not improve your mood and may actually make you
feel depressed or tired.
7-Notice when your self-talk or
thoughts become pessimistic, abusive,
defeatist, or negative. Then consciously take that thought and reframe it in a
positive way. This corrects faulty thinking and gives you a better chance of
being happy and successful.
If you catch yourself thinking, try
reframing your thinking to set yourself up for success. Say, "This is
going to be a challenge, but if I break the assignment down into smaller parts
and manage my time, I will get it done.”
Reframing takes a conscious effort on your part,
but it can help you change the tone of your self-talk into something positive,
supportive, and kind.
8- Smile,
even if you don't feel like it. Facial expression seems to have a moderate effect
on mood, though scientists don't fully understand why. The act of smiling may
induce feelings of happiness, so smile frequently.
The more you smile, the more others will smile at
you. This will also improve mood and make social interactions more pleasant.
9-Happy
music can instantly improve your mood
and increase awareness of positive attributes of others and your environment. Try
starting each day by listening to upbeat music while you get dressed. Keep headphones with you so you can give your
mood a boost periodically throughout the day.
10-Spend
a little time each day doing something you enjoy. This will give you something to look forward to
and provide a brief escape from stress. Spending time looking at flowers, will contribute to positive
mood.
11-Meditating helps to manage stress and
improve mood. Schedule 20 minutes each day to maintain the benefits of
meditation, and take breaks for additional meditation during times of stress.
Meditating takes practice so be patient.
Find a quiet place to practice meditation.
Close your eyes or focus on a central object,
like a candle flame, a flower, the word “God” to reduce visual distractions.
Focus your attention on
your breathing. If you struggle with distractions, counting the duration as you
inhale and exhale may help. Affirmations
also work. "I love Allah" or "I believe in Allah" as you
breathe out. Think about the creation of heaven so as not to be broken easily
by trivia.
12-Take
time each day to acknowledge all of the things you have to be grateful for to God. This will help you
maintain a positive attitude and a pleasant mood.
By highlighting the things you feel
grateful for in your everyday life, you will realize what you love about your
life, be able to reinforce it, and keep pumping up your mood.
13-Volunteering
to help others will improve your self-esteem
and help you gain a little perspective. Realizing you are in a position to
offer something to others will help you to focus on your strengths and
resources, improving your mood.
14-Random acts of kindness are a great
way to boost your mood quickly, without requiring ongoing commitment. The acts
don't need to be grand. Commit to
performing a specific number of acts of kindness each day or each week. Write
down each act and how it made you feel for an additional boost to your mood.
15-Wear clothes you love.
Dress to look and be your best
self. Whenever you see yourself in the window or mirror, you’ll notice the
effort you made in the morning, and you’ll instantly lift your mood.
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