Bad Mood Banishers

Bad Mood Banishers

We all have days when everything seems to go wrong – you run out of milk, get a parking ticket and lose your keys.

Here’s how to shake off those grumps.

  1. Eat every few hours

Feel hangry? (AKA hungry and angry) Keep hunger at bay by eating the right foods every three to four hours. Look out for whole grains, fruit, vegetables and lean meats which rate low on the glycemic index to keep your blood sugar level steady for longer

  1. Dance like nobody’s watching

A five-minute dance to your favourite song, and in the comfort of your home, can instantly perk you up, plus exercise creates a rush of feel-good endorphins. Try it and be surprised how much better you feel.

  1. Smile

Turn that frown upside down – it tricks your body into feeling better. Smiling slows your heart rate, which in turn reduces the blood pumping through your body and lowers your feelings of stress.

  1. Find a spot beside a sunny window

Soaking up the sun releases serotonin (known as the happy hormone for its ability to lift moods) and you can still reap the benefits when there’s a window-pane between you.

  1. Write lists

Write a list of all the things you’re grateful for in life – e.g. your health, your kids and something fun you’re doing this week. Next, write a negative list. Include things that are making you feel grumpy, like getting stuck in a traffic jam or being late for work.

Read both lists carefully. You’ll find most of the problems on the negative list are actually small and insignificant. Compare it to the gratitude list, which is full of very important big things.

  1. Breathe deeply

For five minutes, focus on breathing out for five seconds and breathing in for five seconds. When your mind starts to wander, keep pulling your mind back to your breathing. Doing it for five minutes will clear the mind and transform a grumpy mood.

  1. Challenge the grumpy thoughts

Is your bad mood caused by something superficial or something deeper? For example, is it because you didn’t manage to get a lunch break or is it because you dislike your job? Challenge it by asking yourself whether you really do hate your job or if you’re simply having a bad day.

Research shows that a person can have 50,000 thoughts a day, so if you’re having negative thoughts, let it go – a more positive thought will be along soon.

 

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