Build Up Your Mood Using These Suggestions

By Nicole Rinaldi

From time to time, many of us aren't as happy as they want to be. Here are a few tips to get you through those times.

You and only you can remove the negative thoughts that are affecting your mood and making you miserable. Concentrate on optimistic and positive thoughts and you will soon feel your mood lift.

It's a well known fact that a smile is extremely therapeutic and really raises your spirits. It also reduces your stress levels and can even give your immune system a boost. Making someone else happier will have a knock on effect and you will feel better too.

A long walk in the great outdoors is good for you in so many ways. Your brain function will get a boost, calories will be burnt off and if you suffer from PMS it's really good for relieving the symptoms.

Have a good hard look at your diet; can you honestly say that you eat enough fresh vegetables and fruit? Not many of us can, so it's time to correct that. When you think that they also offer protection against certain types of cancer, chronic diseases and strokes, why don't we eat more?

Put some time aside for yourself to have a good read. This will really give you something to concentrate on and you will also learn new and interesting things.

Don't neglect your friends; pick up your phone and five them a call. They are the ones who will stick by you thick and thin, so don't push them out. True friends will listen to your woes and help your through it.

Valuable lessons can be learnt from those that you wouldn't normally think about spending time with. A young child under the age of 6 will enrapture you with the sheer simplicity of their nature, while a person over 70 will share their stories and wisdom.

You should try and play some new games, be they board games or one of the thousands that are online. These can help on so many levels, from socially interacting to developing new skills.

Finally, enjoy life! This is it, isn't a dress rehearsal, this is your life so make the most of it. Appreciate what you have instead of wallowing in self pity about what you haven't got. Grab each day and do something worthwhile. - 31877

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