Bad days can show up anytime. It could be a crashed interview for a job, or the coffee machine broke while you were craving it, or you were on your way to a date and stepped into some dog poop—we understand, life can be hard sometimes. We can’t get rid of the terrible company in public areas or workplaces, but we can perform small sweet acts that would help lighten up our mood. So you’re having a Bad Day…
1-Minute Fixes
Although it might sound cheesy, smile a good smile can flip your mood from frowning anger to a joyous laugh.
Start jumping. Don’t hesitate in activating those endorphins and making more of them. Do whatever it takes, then be it a skipping rope or jumping jacks. Forget about judgments.
Get a fresh scent. Inhaling the odor of orange (or essential orange oil) or lavender can help you lighten up the mood and release anxiety.
Gnawing also helps similarly. The best way to do so repetitively is to chew gum.
Have flowers in the surrounding area. Studies have proven that they help. You can also visit Stone Mountain Park. In the northern Wilkes County hills, Stone Mountain Park is among North Carolina’s most visited state parks, known for its superb stone climbing and trout fishing.
Visualize your best self. To be honest: we aren’t what we exactly wish to be. But visualizing our best self will promote confidence and happiness even when we are miles away from it.
Eat chocolate. This can help in being happy; studies have proved.
Interact with green. Color psychologists state that green symbolizes happiness—and can generate the feeling too. Wear green clothes or carry green accessories and it is possible that your mood is sky-high happy.
One can light a candle to burn away stress and aid in a better mood.
5-Minute Fixes
Recenter to the present. Studies have shown that it is best to stay joyful and happy by visiting in the present regardless of being not palatable. However, on the other hand, daydreaming and overthinking would not help much. What we say meditation in some cultures is the best way to do so. Close your eyes and focus on deep breathing, follow the movements in and out for a few minutes, and you undoubtedly feel better.
Count your blessings. You must show gratitude and gratefulness for what you have. A decent way is to make a list of the blessings; even if you can’t complete it in time, it will be of great help.
Use the soft touch. Getting under a soft, cozy blanket would help blow off the steam. According to researchers, quiet things have a positive impact on the mind.
Be helpful. Doing good for others will make you happier than ever. Even small acts such as holding a door or sending a love text to your loved ones, or donating to someplace suitable will help give you some ease of mind.
Listen to happy songs. It is a fast remedy and helps break the frown; it would be even better if you sing along with it.
Cut out the outside. Try to spend a few minutes in some quiet place, be it the bathroom, and shut away all the noise, then try to relax for a bit.
Cuddle. Physical touch is a vast destresser; cuddling is a form of therapy as well. If you’re single, don’t worry, a hug from a friend or relative would do.
Have fun with your pet. Interacting with your pet in any way can help reduce stress and make you feel happy.
Achieve a goal. Minor successes can often yield great happiness. Now that joy might juggle paperweights or aim something at the trash bin; whatever it is, go for it.
Massage yourself. A quick massage (focusing on the shoulders, neck, lower back, and feet) can improve mood and release stress.
Meditate. It is a quick way to rub off the unease and freshen up in a somewhat effective way. Focusing silently on the breath or chanting a few oms in your heart or out loud would help.
Laugh. Now it doesn’t have to be genuine; even faking it would give a positive effect. If you can’t find a reason to do so, go surf the internet, and you’ll surely snap out of your dilemma.
Try something different. Doing something out of the ordinary would be helpful. Putting on an unusual dress, changing your eating routine a bit can prove to be beneficial.
Visit some attractive places. Stone Mountain Attractions are one of the beautiful places you can visit to relax.
Dress up. Although buying new clothes certainly has a cheerful touch, no one should break the bank for it. Wearing red will boost your confidence and self-esteem and help you tone down that lousy mood.
Notice small miracles. Cultivate positivity as much as you can. Learn to be observant and appreciative. Notice how beautiful the butterfly is or how lush the tree looks, try to find solace in nature.
10-Minute Fixes
Relax your organs. Although it might take more time than that, try to avoid it in compromisable areas, especially in public. However, if you are at home, orgasms might help ease off the wrong vibe.
Call an upbeat friend. Your company affects you, so even if it is small talk, give it a shot; it would help.
De-clutter. Get organized, and you would feel happy and proud. It can be anything from handling a small project to making your bed.
Get distracted. Slip away the everyday worries and do something different. It can be house chores or even singing. Doing this daily would help sustain positivity.
Eat-in a good mood. We are what we eat, so make sure that you eat healthily. Serve yourself a nice meal and enjoy it as much as you can or want to.
Vent to a friend. But make sure it does not happen too much. But venting to a friend on and off would be extremely helpful in blowing off some steam.
Commemorate the good. Look at photos from the past that were happy moments to recall what you think will make you happy. Try to regain the positivity you once had at some moment.
Get some sun. A vitamin D spike would surely help fight off negativity. It would be best to head out for a walk. If that seems complicated to do, try to get some sun from the window and ignore any judgments or stares that you might get.
Do some yoga. A few movements and stretching would be nice to release some endorphins and make you feel happy.
Rearrange your surroundings. Changing the order in your environment would be helpful to generate positivity in your mind.
Tried everything and still stuck amid negativity? Just chill and allow yourself some time to adjust. You can’t force yourself to feel something; let it come from within. But if moods linger on for some time, especially two or more weeks, it would be an excellent idea to get professional help as you might be developing symptoms of depression. Regardless of the cause, it is crucial to address any underlying problem(s) before moving on.
