Disney music always does it for me.
1.Stand up comedy is therapy for me.
I feel so good after laughing hard.
Klara Kulikova
2.Skype a friend and complain to them about whatever put me in the bad mood.
3.There has never been a sadness that cant be cured by breakfast food.
Ron Swanson
4.Short term: force myself to smile.
First just a lil one, then ear to ear.
Someone said it releases feel-good chemicals in the brain.
Not sure if its true but it works for me!
6.I get adjusted by a chiropractor and that helps, but an hour long massage is even better.
It doesnt usually put me in a good mood but it helps reset me out of the bad mood.
8.Meditation: either on your own, or guided.
9.I usually put on some of my favorite music and sit in my room (preferably alone).
Sometimes, you just gotta block out a time to let it all out.
11.What I like is baking.
Brownies, cookies, anything easy and delish.
12.I started journaling and most importantly reading my journal.
It helps to frame things.
I started finding patterns in my moods and started working to figure them out.
Its also nice to have a safe space you could put yourself into.
I use my phone to journal through an app.
I take photos, and memorialize things in my life.
That act of reflection helps frame things.
Best thing I could have done for my mental health.
13.Take deep, calculated breaths.
Focus on relaxing every muscle in your body, from your toes to your ears.
14.Watch a Bob Ross video.
15.I go on a date with myself when I can.
16.I sit down and tell my golden retriever about my frustrations.
Either way, after a few minutes she wiggles herself on top of me and demands scratches.
I usually forget about whatever was bothering me.
17.Typically just acknowledge my bad mood.
Im quick to tell my coworkers Im grumpy.
After that admission Im usually in a better mood.
18.Never underestimate the therapeutic power of cleaning.
19.Disney music always does it for me.
20.Taking care of my pets.
Making sure they have fresh food, water, a clean enclosure, snuggles, etc.
makes me feel better.
Get out of the house and force yourself to interact with someone.
Something outside will always lead to something else.
Staying home in your own thoughts rarely will.
Ask them how their day is and give a shot to contribute to making somebody else happy.
24.I watch a video about science.
Or say good things to yourself.
26.Get in the car and have a drive while listening to music.
27.If Im just in a funk, for no particular reason, I like to take a walk.
28.Temporarily leave the situation that puts me in the bad mood.
5 mins is usually enough to clear my head.
30.Dude you are human.
Accept it and embrace it.
It is totally fine to be in a bad mood sometimes.
Social narrative really makes you feel bad for feeling bad which is obviously bullshit.
Or how it is said sometimes: Let the emotion be but do not be the emotion.
Emotions are some primitive instincts to survive.
So dont put your life upside down because of them.
