15 mind Tricks to help you Feel Better when life gets you down

Finding simple ways to give yourself an emotional boost when you feel like you are about losing it, is a vital skill to master. When life gets stressful and you feel like you are losing your emotional balance, you can relax your mind and feel better instantly if you try one of these quick tricks;.

1. Wash your hands and face, and brush your teeth. The simple act of cleaning these parts of your body is both reinvigorating and relaxing, and gives you that ‘fresh start’ feeling.

2. Call a close friend. Sometimes a quick conversation with someone you care about is just what you need to boost your mood.

3. When you feel yourself getting stressed, get up, reach toward the sky, bend down and touch your toes, twist your torso from side to side.

4. Go outdoors. Getting some fresh air outdoors is always a good way to rouse your senses and clear your mind.

5. Take a light exercise break. Do a few sets of jumping jacks to get your blood moving, or take a walk. Even the slightest bit of exercise can reduce momentary stress and re-energize your mind.

6. Dress to feel your best. When we know we are looking our best, we naturally feel better.

7. Listen to your favorite music. If it’s not too much of a distraction, listening to your favorite upbeat music can be a great way to boost your spirits.

8. Watch or read something that inspires you. Sometimes all you need is a little pep talk. Watch a motivational video or read something that inspires you.

9. Have a good laugh. Watch a funny video clip or read your favorite comic strip. A good chuckle will stimulate your mind, giving you a renewed sense of optimism.

10. Clear your stuffed nose. If allergies have your sinuses blocked, you may be feeling more tired and cranky. Rinse your nasal passages with saline solution.

11. Cook a tasty meal. Even if you are by yourself, preparing a tasty dinner, setting the table, and treating yourself to a wonderful culinary experience will lift your spirits. Sharing it with someone you love or respect will make it even more nurturing.

12. Complete an important piece of unfinished business. Today is a perfect day to finish what you started. Few feelings are more satisfying than the one you get after an old burden has been lifted off of your shoulders.

13. Assist someone in need. In life, you get what you put in. When you make a positive impact in someone else’s life, you also make a positive impact in your own life. Do something that’s greater than you, something that helps someone else to be happy or to suffer less. It will be an extremely rewarding experience.

14. Act like today is already an awesome day. Do so, and it will be. Research shows that although we think that we act because of the way we feel, in fact, we often feel because of the way we act.  A great attitude always leads to great experiences.

15. Notice what’s right. Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad. It just depends on your perspective.  And no matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should.  Either you succeed or you learn something.  So stay positive, appreciate the pleasant outcomes, and learn from the rest.

 What do you do to make yourself feel better? Share your thoughts with us.