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All of us have days when we're out of sorts and just wish you were in a better mood. You've had days like that, haven't you? I know I have.
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
PS If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.YourSuccessfulMind.com/FeelingGreat MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!
Several times in the recent past I've been in a place where the discussion has involved the concept of perfectionism. I thought I'd take the time to delve into the concept here in the hope that what I'm learning will be of benefit to you.
Probably one of the most profound realizations for me, was when I realized that Perfectionist's rather than looking for things to be right, as most of us would believe, they're actually on a mission to find the flaws.
As a perfectionist the ideal is to have it so RIGHT that you're continually on the lookout for what's not right which is just another way of saying you're looking for what's wrong, for the flaws, the mistakes.
This was a huge re-frame for me, as it has been for a couple of other people I've talked about it with since.
If your belief is your thoughts create your reality and you're looking for what's not right, what a contradictory message you're giving out. How can you possibly create a wonderful life if you're always on the lookout for what's not right with it.
I'd like you to really follow this line of thinking through with me very carefully ... if you believe that your thoughts create your reality and you're always looking for what's not right then just what are you going to get more of?
So, if by some chance perfectionism is somewhat present in an area of your life ... how about doing some re-framing of your own? You could ask yourself, 'What's right about ... ?'
My challenge to you is: Make a list at the end of each day of at least 5 things that went right in your day. If you'd like to be held accountable then please take the opportunity to post what's gone right in your life in the comments.
Love life and live it creatively,
Leanne
If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.yoursuccessfulmind.com/feelinggreat.html MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!
When you want to feel special right now. When you want to feel loved right now.
When you want to understand how unique and important you are in the universe right now.
Think about this RIGHT NOW: There are over 6 billion people on this planet. Of that 6 billion people, not one single person: - shares your exact genetic code.
- has the memories you have.
- has had the life experiences you've had
ALWAYS REMEMBER: That genetic code, those memories and those experiences make you unique and special ... True or True?
Yes, there is only one 'YOU!'
When you feel down. When you fell blue. When you feel unloved. When you feel unspecial. When your self esteem is low.
Think about this:
- There is only ONE YOU in the entire universe.
- You're the only person on the planet that has the exact mix of genetic code, talents and skills that you, and only you have.
ALWAYS REMEMBER: YOU are a miracle and there is no one like you ANYWHERE in the entire universe!
Love life and live it creatively,
LeanneIf you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.yoursuccessfulmind.com/feelinggreat.html MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!
The wonderful thing about emotions is that they are ALL normal. Because they are all normal they all need to be acknowledged. That’s right ALL of them!
The challenge with the so-called negative emotions is that you can get stuck in them. However even ‘negative’ emotions have reason or purpose. And once your realize this and take it onboard this gives you the opportunity to utilize the information they give you to your advantage.
Once you’ve made the decision to take full responsibility for yourself and the way you feel that means you can then make the decision to use the way your feeling to make decisions. That’s right.
Learn to take notice of how you’re feeling and acknowledge it.
Tell yourself … 'This is what I’m feeling … '
Then ask yourself …
'Why am I feeling this way?'
'What can I do about it?'
Emotions were never meant to be ignored. They’re meant to let you know how you feel about what’s happening in your world and give you the power to accept it the way it is or change it.
Love life and live it creatively,
Leanne
If you’re looking to feel great about yourself and your life check out our fabulous audios at www.yoursuccessfulmind.com/feelinggreat.html MindRight Programming Tools to put you back in the driver’s seat of your life!
