There’s no question that, thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the past year has taken its toll on everyone. As such, you might be finding it hard to see the positives in life and lift your mood. However, low moods can, at the very least, ruin your enjoyment of life, and could eventually precipitate a mental health condition like depression or anxiety.
To help you to feel better about things and start to smile again, here are six techniques that you can use to naturally boost your mood:
Cut Down on Social Media
Thanks to social media, people have never been so connected to each other as they have been today. While this is definitely hugely beneficial – enabling you to keep in touch with loved ones who are far away, to name an obvious advantage – there are undoubtedly some drawbacks to being so connected. For example, many social media platforms invite heated debate, which can soon turn aggressive, becoming mentally and emotionally draining to read and watch.
Try to reduce your time spent on social media to avoid anxiety-inducing drama, instead focussing on developing your relationships with close friends and family in the real world.
Take an All-natural Mood Supplement
A mood-boosting supplement, such as Neubria, provides you with a plant-based remedy that could help you to maintain a positive mood. Created using a feel-good blend of all natural botanicals with mood enhancing properties, such as saffron and turmeric, these supplements help to support mental and physical balance and could help you to maintain a positive mood no matter how hectic your life becomes.
Carry Out Regular Exercise
Much has been said about the physical benefits of regular exercise; however, did you know that it also has proven powerful mental health effects? This is because when you exercise, your body produces chemicals called endorphins which interact with the receptors in your brain to create a feeling of euphoria.
As such, regular exercise provides your brain with a regular supply of mood-boosting endorphins, helping to reduce feelings of stress and low moods.
Listen to Your Favorite Music
Music can have a huge impact on your mood, as it has the power to make you feel certain emotions and remember certain episodes of your life. Compile a mood-boosting playlist that you can listen to whenever you need an emotional pick-me-up. This might include your favorite songs, music that reminds you of a certain person, and songs that are tied to a happy memory.
Alternatively, Spotify has an array of feel-good playlists that are sure to cheer you up.
Do Wonderful Things For Others
Whenever you help out others, we genuinely feel better about ourselves. This is due to the fact that we like knowing our actions have made a difference to a person. We know that life isn’t all about our own wants and needs. We also gather a different perspective and understand that others might be going through battles that we just don’t know the full facts about. Doing charitable work such as that of Purple Heart Pickup and plenty of other organizations, for example, makes us feel a lot better. It makes us feel like we have a purpose and that our actions can directly benefit others.
Spend Time with Friends and Family
Spending quality time with the people you love can really help to boost your mood. You could do an activity together, like go for a walk or go bowling, or simply visit them for a cup of coffee and a chat. You are sure to have a smile on your face after spending time with your loved ones.
*Photos by Anastasia Zhenina
