Unfortunately, a bad mood is quite common these days. Everyone faces certain problems and difficulties in life, and sometimes it seems that it will never end. A long stay in a dreary and dreary state can turn into depression, which will not be so easy to cope with (sometimes only with the help of a professional). But everyone can cheer themselves up. How to cheer yourself up?
Mood directly affects the quality of our lives. When nothing pleases around, both mental and physical health suffers. Mood swings can be associated with chronic diseases, and hormonal disruptions. Even when a person is hungry, his mood can abruptly decrease.
There are even more psychological reasons to get discouraged. Criticism at work, poor academic performance at university, a quarrel with a loved one, refusal of help, or even a household breakdown that entails hassle can cause a bad mood.
For all these cases, there are ways to quickly fix the situation and regain the joy of life.
To understand what is wrong with you in your life right now? How to cheer yourself up?
First, try to figure out what’s wrong with your life? What exactly is wrong with it? Don’t you like your job, salary, or relationships with people? Don’t you like your car, apartment or the city you live in? How much is something that you are not satisfied with all the time in your life, or is it just temporary inconveniences and discomfort that are now in your life for something? Understanding what exactly does not suit you is already the first step on the path to change.
It happens that people around you may be dissatisfied with you in some way, and as a result, put pressure on you, demanding that you change. They are pursuing their own benefits, and by changing, you follow their demand, not your own desire. From here, there can be a lot of resistance to change, because subconsciously you are sure that your life is quite good and exactly what suits you. I do not deny that there may be common sense in the desires of others and they influence you for good reasons. But until this other person’s desire becomes your own, changes in your life will cause you a lot of resistance and tension. This is the second step to change.
Then which ones would you like to have? The more detailed you can imagine the changes in your life, the more likely it is that you will not miss them, and the result will satisfy you. The more vague you imagine the changes, the less likely it is that you will ever feel them. Very often, a person can easily answer the question of what they are not satisfied with, omitting the part about what they would specifically like.
Do not forget that you are not alone on the path to change. There are people around you to whom you can turn for help and support in difficult moments for you. Rely on the help of family and friends, because it will take a lot of strength and energy to make changes in your life.
Effective and healthy ways. How to cheer yourself up?
#1. Figure out the reasons
You need to try to figure out the reasons for your bad mood. Five minutes ago you were smiling, and now suddenly you feel discouraged and apathetic? What happened? Did you think of something, did you remember something, or did some event happen? Can you take any action to minimize the negative consequences? If so, do it! If not, you just have to accept the situation and resort to other ways to improve your mood.
#2. Sports activities
Sports can be called the most effective way that exists to lift the mood. Physical activity will make you distract from gloomy thoughts, turn on bodily sensitivity, give you a boost of energy, and a beautifully toned body will increase your self-esteem and self-confidence. Choose for yourself the type of training that you personally like. It can be running, fitness, gym, etc. If you don’t have the opportunity to go to the gym, home classes will also do a great job with this function. The main thing is to find free space in the apartment and turn on the music!
#3. Water treatments
A visit to the pool is a great way to improve your overall well–being and mood. Water treatments have a beneficial effect on the human body, have a mechanical and thermal effect, improve blood circulation, help to relax, and stimulate the immune system. There is no way to go to the pool – take a bath or shower. You can get special pleasure by creating a pleasant, relaxing environment in the bathroom, you can light candles and turn on light music. Do not forget to add foam or aromatic oil to the water!
#4. Delicious and healthy food
If the word diet does not respond to you in any way, you can treat yourself to something delicious. Go to the nearest pastry shop, go to a cozy cafe or cook your favorite dish at home! The cooking process will captivate you, get rid of negative thoughts, and the pleasure of the result and a delicious treat will improve your mood!
#5. Rest
Often, a bad mood is associated with overwork and fatigue. Lack of energy and lack of cheerfulness deprive us of the opportunity to enjoy life and enjoy basic things. Do you allow yourself to relax? Just do nothing, lie on the couch without feeling remorse. I believe that for some people it can be very difficult, such is the pace of our life now. But still, try to find an opportunity to relax every day. And of course, do not forget about a full sleep!
#6. Dances
Dancing is another type of physical activity that can set you up for a positive wave. You can sign up for dance classes by choosing a suitable dance direction for yourself, or you can turn on incendiary music at home and dance in front of the mirror.
#7. Painting
Drawing is a process that can capture you for a long time. By drawing, you relax, your nervous system calms down, problems are forgotten, and you immerse yourself in creativity with your head, enjoying the process. You can practice drawing at home, or you can enroll in special studios where professionals will help you plunge into the magical world of painting.
#8. Cleaning the house
It may seem that this way of lifting the mood is a little strange, but I want to assure you that it works no less effectively. Things scattered everywhere are depressing, create feelings of chaos and tension, and reduce the overall emotional mood. Putting things in order in your apartment or house helps to put your thoughts and feelings, your life in order. Interior renovation also brings pleasant changes in mood.
#9. Chatting with friends
Conversations with people close to you help you get support and understanding in difficult times. Meeting with friends in person has the greatest effect. Live communication, a cup of tea or coffee, old life stories will fill you with warmth and pleasant feelings, you will want to enjoy life again. Social media communication with friends is also quite effective.
#10. Wish fulfillment
Many of you will have a wish that is not very difficult to fulfill, but for one reason or another you have been delaying its implementation all the time. For example, the wrong time or financial difficulties. But the negative attitude will disappear immediately if you allow yourself to finally get what you want. The implementation of a long-planned plan will give you a charge of positive emotions and a lot of pleasure.
#11. Dreams
Do you like to dream? Do you manage to feel lightness and euphoria if you give freedom to your imagination? Try to take a comfortable position, relax and immerse yourself in the magical world created by your subconscious mind. Think about good and pleasant things for you, imagine how your dreams come true. Dim lights and light music will help you with this. Your body will relax, emotional tension will decrease and you will not notice how your mood will improve.
#12. My favorite thing
Do you have a hobby? Or something that you really enjoy doing and from which you get a lot of pleasure? In moments of despair, it is your favorite thing that will help you cope with the negativity. Reading books, knitting, cooking, learning a foreign language, modeling, computer games and much more will direct your tension in the right direction, allow you to distract yourself and improve your well-being. Or maybe it’s because you don’t have a favorite activity? This happens very often, because work and household chores take up almost all of our time. In this case, try to listen to yourself and understand what really fascinates you? What activities do you like? Don’t hold back, act!
#13. Taking care of yourself
Take time only for yourself. Make a hair or face mask, if finances allow – visit a beauty salon. Beautiful makeup and fashionable manicure can work wonders with a girl’s mood! And if you add to this a stylish hairstyle and a brand-new dress, you will be in a good mood! Shopping is quite suitable for men, you can buy not only a piece of clothing, but also a fashion accessory. By taking care of yourself, taking care of yourself, you form a useful habit, lay a solid foundation for your well-being in life.
#14. Life changes
All the methods described above are suitable for people whose bad mood is not a permanent condition. But if you constantly feel melancholy and discouragement, then the most reliable and long–term method of improving your mood is to seek professional help from a psychologist. After all, a constant bad mood very soon develops into a habit, which can be difficult to get rid of.
There are a lot of ways to set yourself up for a positive wave. Try different options and choose the ones that are right for you. But the main thing that will help you is your desire to enjoy life despite any difficulties or problems. After all, a good mood helps you overcome all the difficulties that stand in your way many times more effectively.
