We all have good and not-so-good days at work. But there are times when we wake up with a bad mood and nothing seems to help to cheer us up, isn’t it?
Well, someone has rightly said that you create your own happiness and hence, you always have the power to shake things up and brighten up your day.
Here are seven simple-yet-effective mood boosters that will help you to clear negative thoughts from your mind and feel calmer.
1. Scroll through your phone’s photo gallery
The next time you are feeling low, simply open your phone’s photo gallery and scroll through the pictures of your last vacation, friends and family members and all the ones that pop up happy memories in your head. As per a research done in the United Kingdom, viewing photographs of happy moments helps to uplift a person’s mood and make him or her feel better.
2. Take a walk!
We know you would have come across the same advice multiple times but there is a scientific reason why taking a walk helps in improving one’s mood. As per studies, people who goes for a walk during a short break and get sunlight exposure tend to have fewer sleep problems, better self-esteem and are more productive.
3. Declutter your work desk
You might not have realised but a cluttered work desk could be one of the possible reasons for your elevated stress levels and bad mood. Organising your documents, tossing the unwanted things into the bin and cleaning your work desk can help to put your brain at ease and in turn, make you feel better.
4. Inhale a soothing scent
Try inhaling the calming scent of your favourite perfume, aromatic candle or the diffuser at your workplace. There is a high probability it would help to distract you from whatever is bothering you and make you feel refreshed.
5. Music helps!
There have been several researches on how music can help to uplift a person’s mood. Your favourite song can actually help to unplug from everything around you and make you feel better within a few minutes. Also, there are several genres including classical, pop, soft rock, smooth jazz etc that helps one to relax and feel lighter.
6. Talk!
Well, simply calling your bestie and pouring your heart out can be a therapeutic experience for many. Talk about your past happy memories, crack a few jokes and make some exciting plans for the weekend, you might even forget you were having a bad day.
7. Think about the right things
Remember, everyone around you is fighting his or her own battle and you are not the only one who has problems in life. Make a habit to count your blessings and start practising gratitude, especially on bad days. You might realise there are millions who are struggling for things you take for granted.
