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100 Ways to Boost Your Mood
By Anne Fowler - Go for a scenic drive.
- Take a bath, of course!
- Soak your feet in Epsom salts.
- Write a note to a friend.
- Look at beautiful artwork.
- Cook a delicious meal.
- Plan a getaway weekend.
- Go on a getaway weekend.
- Smell cheery fragrances like orange and vanilla. Essential oils are great for this.
- Burn candles, fragrant or bright.
- Bring some fresh flowers into your space.
- Go see a funny movie.
- Breathe deeply for three minutes.
- Call an old friend to see how they’re doing.
- Go for a bike ride.
- Spend time in a park.
- Get some sun, above all!
- Laugh.
- Meet a friend for coffee.
- Get a pedicure.
- Walk on the beach, in the woods, or in a nice neighborhood.
- Play a board game.
- Go to a parade or other community event.
- Write a list of 5 things you are grateful for.
- Write a list of 5 ways your life is going well.
- Go to the zoo.
- Do puzzles like sudoku or crosswords.
- Spend time on a hobby or craft you enjoy.
- Visualize a beautiful place that makes you happy for three minutes.
- Revisit a very happy time in your past for three minutes.
- Dance, well, or like a fool, it’s the dancing that matters!
- Do the same with singing.
- Go bird watching.
- Eat spicy food.
- Stargaze.
- Meditate.
- Lift weights.
- Relax.
- Drink champagne.
- Wear red.
- Drink tea.
- Get a massage.
- Help a neighbor.
- Help a stranger.
- Volunteer.
- Read a good book.
- Listen to music you love. Search your favorites on YouTube.
- Eat dark chocolate.
- Shop, but buy for someone else.
- Take a nap.
- Wear fancy clothes.
- Gaze at a fish tank.
- Eat oatmeal.
- Swim.
- Go out to eat.
- Go for a picnic.
- Watch the sunset or sunrise.
- Learn something new.
- Journal.
- Repeat affirmations or prayers.
- Spend time with nature.
- Spend time by the water.
- Enjoy sex.
- Paint a room a happy color.
- Bright lighting in the day, dim at night.
- Forgive someone, yourself, perhaps.
- Stop obsessing about that, even for half an hour!
- Do something that takes your entire concentration.
- Have a good cry.
- Watch comedians on youtube.
- Take in a beautiful view.
- Redecorate the space where you spend the most time.
- Declutter.
- Act like every day is Friday.
- Choose to live in the moment and enjoy that moment.
- So something thoughtful and unexpected for a friend or loved one.
- Spend time with a friend who makes you laugh.
- Make a child giggle.
- Set a beautiful table for your next meal.
- Reduce noise pollution.
- Plant a flower, herb or trees.
- Go fishing.
- Watch your favorite tv show.
- Compliment others often.
- Use a light box in the winter if days are short where you live.
- Talk over a problem with a friend.
- Get outside, if even for a few minutes.
- Tell or listen to jokes.
- Skip.
- Cuddle or spend time with your pet.
- Fake a good mood until it becomes one.
- Smile.
- Avoid negative situations or people if possible.
- Do yoga.
- Eat foods that are known to improve mood.
- Listen to others.
- Do something childish.
- Think positive thoughts.
- Realize that happiness can be learned, and teach yourself this skill.
100. Get in The Flow and create the life of your dreams (believe me, you will be SO happy after this!)
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