How To Make Your Day Better… Feeling blue? Uninspired? Do you want to crawl back into bed? We all have those days, but each day is special, and it would be a shame to waste one, so here is how to make your day better in 5 steps. Whether it is morning, afternoon, or night, take a moment to do these 5 things and boost your mood so you can do something with your day.
1. Pick your favourite upbeat tunes and turn up the volume.
Music affects your mood, so no deep brooding songs and save the heavy metal for another time. Just as music affects us, so does the weather. We can’t turn on the sunshine now, but we can turn on a light or make a room feel cozy. So, set an atmosphere that you want to be in. This also includes getting the lighting right and maybe even lighting a candle or spraying a room scent… light, sound, and scent.
2. Get your blood pumping and your heart racing.
Just 10-star jumps will do the trick to get your heart rate up. It is very well known that exercise causes the release of chemicals in the brain, easing pain and lifting spirits. So try to do some exercise every day. You can follow plenty of great workouts on YouTube or go for a brisk walk or run. But for a quick boost, 10-star jumps are perfect.
3. Eat
Your car needs fuel to work, and so do you. Make yourself a quick, healthy snack. A bowl of fruit or a smoothie is perfect… put down that junk food!
4. Make someone else’s day better
A simple act of kindness can make you feel better about yourself, so go out of your way to spread the love. It can be as simple as writing a thoughtful comment on someone’s blog or going all out with a surprise for someone special. Anything big or small can make someone else’s day.
5. Gratitude
Don’t forget about how lucky YOU are. If you are reading this, you are lucky enough to have access to or own an electronic device… now think about what else you have (not just materialistic things… having health, family, and friends are all things you might be lucky enough to have). Make a list of 5 things you are grateful for.
You are there, done! You have no excuse now that you know how to improve your day. Go do something with your day. And don’t forget to smile 🙂
I love hearing from you; let me know how your day is going…
