Can Happiness Be Worked On?
All of us have days when we're out of sorts. You just wish you were in a better mood. You've had days like that, haven't you? Perhaps you tried to get yourself into a better state of mind but struggled to achieve it.
Sometimes we get stuck in our own emotional landfills and forget how easy it is to feel happier, so here are seven simple ways to lift your mood. Many people have found them useful. Some of them may surprise you!
7 Surprisingly Quick and Easy Ways To Feel Happier
1. Go for a walk.
Most people know that going for a short daily walk is one of the best forms of exercise. When you are feeling down it is even more beneficial. If you can, go into a natural environment with plants, insects and animals. What do you notice first? The different shades of greenery, the smell of fresh air, the sounds of birds, or the sunlight shining through the trees?
2. Listen to upbeat music.
Music can shift a listener's state within moments. If you listen to uplifting music, it will help uplift your mood. Find music that helps you.
3. Open yourself to discovering something new.
Read something different than what you'd normally read. There are a ton of different free ways to read about new things these days. Visit your local library, find an interesting book or magazine. Find a quiet place to sit to read peacefully.
4. Find something to laugh at.
Laughter is one of the best ways to lift your spirits. Find a humorous book, watch a comedy or get together with a good friend for some great laughs.
5. Simple breathing.
Breathing deeply is a great exercise that you can do anywhere. Simply allow yourself to sit comfortably with your back straight. Now close your eyes and become aware of the flow of air into your nostrils and exhale out of your mouth. Do this for 5 minutes. Notice how you feel afterward.
6. Doodling for the fun of it.
Most people can remember when they were young and used to doodle for hours. Kids love drawing silly little pictures. Drawing is not just for kids or artists. Get some pens, pencils, crayons or whatever you have and just draw for the fun of it. Notice how your state of mind shifts.
7. Think of others less fortunate.
There are many human beings that barely have access to the basics of survival. There are people in lots of pain. Allow your compassion for them to grow. Compassion and giving helps uplift moods.
These are all pretty simple. There's nothing profound or life changing.
Putting simple ideas, methods, tools and techniques into action will help you achieve change quicker and easier than you imagine. If you make these a habit, you'll find out how much better you feel and how much more smiling you'll do.
Try some, and find out you feel afterwards, I dare you. 👍