In case nobody has asked today, how are you? I really hope you’re doing okay... if not, please know that the storm clouds will always pass.
This weathers been pretty shocking and I’ve seen alot of gloomy faces around this week. I thought I’d give you 3 tips on how to boost your mood and make you feel good this Friday.
Smile... Smile at strangers, at dogs, in the mirror - Smiling is scientifically guaranteed to make you feel happier, says Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work - “The more connected we feel to people around us, the safer and more relaxed we feel, and that opens up the possibility we’ll be happy.”
Maintain good posture ... Standing/ sitting straight won't only make you look more confident; research shows that you'll actually feel better about yourself. A study in Health Psychology found that people who feel stressed can feel more positive and even boost their self-esteem by sitting upright.
Go for a walk... Walking and other exercise leads to the release of the body's natural happy drugs - endorphins. Just a simple stroll around the park and buildings can heighten your mood which makes you less emotionally reactive and wound up. “You don’t have to sprint around; you just need some sort of physical release.” - Jessica Griffin, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and paediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
