25 Ways To Boost Your Mood

It’s safe to say that bad days are something we all go through and sometimes they’re out of your control. What’s in your control though is how you go about that bad day and whether or not you look for ways to turn it into a better one and boost your mood.

Sometimes just turning off the lights, closing your eyes and letting yourself drift into a well-needed sleep to lead you into a new day can be the antidote for an unsettling day. But not always are we able to just end the day, especially if we’re still early on into it. So for the days that we can’t just sleep away the negativity, it’s important to find positive ways to deal with those emotions and make way for a happier mindset for your day.

#1. Go for a walk or a run somewhere scenic (enjoy nature and it’s beauty)

#2. Listen to your favourite music or podcast

#3. Cuddle with your doggo, or cat, or any kind of cute little creature you think would be nice to snuggle up to

#4. Read a good, uplifting book (You Are A Bad Ass, Girl Wash Your Face are just a couple good examples)

#5. Cuddle up in your favourite spot and watch some Netflix (forever hooked on One Tree Hill and Greys Anatomy)

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#6. Go out for a coffee or ice cream with a pal OR..

#7. .. Call/FaceTime/Skype with a friend if you can’t see them

#8. Meditate and zen out

#9. Exercise (Yoga is a favourite. It’s a never ending learning experience)

#10. Read some inspirational quotes (Pinterest is always my go to for this)

#11. Go for a drive and blast some tunes

#12. Go to a mall and treat yourself (within reason, of course)

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#13. Go outside and take in some sunshine

#14. Journal – write down your current feelings and thoughts

#15. Make a list of what you’re grateful for (this could follow with #14)

#16. Tackle one of your DIY’s you’ve been wanting to try

#17. Get in the kitchen and create a drool-worthy dish or treat

#18. Eat that drool-worthy dish or treat

#19. Go through some old photos and take some time to reflect on the joy they may bring you

#20. Reach out to someone you haven’t talked to in a while

#21. Let the tears flow (sometimes that’s all it takes)

#22. Take a nice long bath (throw some epsom salts in there) or shower

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#23. Light some candles or turn on an essential oil diffuser

#24. Hug it out and/or talk about it

#25. Just dance, it’s gonna be okay

It Will Get Better

I practice many of these on my off-feeling days, especially when sleep at that present time isn’t an option. Sometimes all we need are small practices to pick ourselves back up juuust enough to tackle the rest of that day and go to bed with a little more happiness in our hearts.

Life will always have its tricks to play and stones to throw, but you have the ability to decide whether or not it can break you or motivate you. I hope out of these 25 ways to boost your mood at least a couple of these will shift your mood and help get you through the rest of the day. But if by some unfortunate turn out they don’t, just remind yourself that tomorrow is a new day, full of new experiences and opportunities and that a bad day doesn’t mean it’s a bad life.

Tiffanie