And then there's those time when you've tried to get yourself into a better state of mind but struggled to achieve it.
Sometimes we get stuck in our own emotional dumps and forget how easy it is to feel happier.
Here are seven simple things you can do to lift your mood easily and naturally.
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're feeling down it's even more beneficial.
If possible, find a park or a natural environment with plants and birds. If that's not possible, either look at the plants and things around you or think about somewhere like that as you walk.
What do you notice first? The different shades of greenery, the fresh smell of country air, the sounds of birds, or the sunlight shining through the trees?
2. Listen to quality music
Music can shift a listener's state within moments. It's effect can be nearly magical. Dig out that CD you haven't listened to in ages or tune in your radio to something you've never listened to before.
3. Open yourself to discovering something new
Read something uplifting or find something inspiring to watch. There heaps of different types of magazines can you get these days.
Visit your local library or browse through a magazine rack. Pick up or buy a magazine you wouldn't normally buy. Enter relaxation or inspiration into your search engine browser or YouTube. You may discover something wonderful ... let me know what you find!
4. Find something to laugh at
Laughter is one of the best ways to lift your spirits. Find a humorous book, or watch a comedy.
The funny thing about laugher is there doesn't even have to be anything to laugh at for your body and your mind to feel the benefits ... just laugh and you'll feel them ... go on ... I dare you!
5. Simple breathing meditation
Breathing meditation 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 and out of your nostrils.
Breathe deeply into your lungs using your diaphragm, into the middle of your lungs and into your chest ... then breathe out in reverse ... chest, middle, diaphragm. That's all there is to it.
If you can do this for 10-15 minutes however even 6 - 10 long slow deep breaths will make a difference.
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 and colouring in.
Drawing's not just for kids or artists. Whoever you are 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. Understand how lucky you are
The fact that you're reading this article suggests that you're probably much better off than most people on this planet. At times this may be hard to believe, but if you can read and have access to the internet, just those two things alone means you're better off than most people in the world.
There are many human beings that barely have access to the basics of survival. There are people in lots of pain. Allow your feelings of gratitude for the life you're living to grow.
These are all pretty simple. There's nothing profound or life changing, but when all you need is a quick pick me up these may be just the thing you need to give you a lift.
Putting simple ideas, methods, tools and techniques into action will help you achieve change more quick and easily ... surprisingly so at times ... than you imagine.
Love life and live it creatively and on purpose!
Leanne
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