Have you ever had one of those days when you woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Perhaps you even tried to get yourself in a better emotional state, but your cranky mood seemed to stick on your shoe like gum on a hot summers day.At times when you are not feeling your best it is easy to get caught up in your own emotional down spirals and forget how it easy it is to reboot your inner self to feel happier and more optimistic about life. Here are five simple reminders to lift your mood and your spirit, and to help you to feel happier and to get more enjoyment out of your life.
1. Take a walk.
Short daily walks are not only a great way to exercise, but they are also great for the soul. Walking aligns the posture and allows the energy to flow through your spinal cord up to your brain. This can directly affect your mood for the better. Walking out doors also calms the mind and spirit by reacquainting you with the beauty of nature. If you are feeling out of sorts go out for a short stroll.
2. Listen to uplifting music.
This is one of my favorite ways to lift my mood. Uplifting and inspiring Music has the ability to shift your emotional state within seconds. Music is also a great way to motivate yourself out of a slump. Listen to inspiring motion picture soundtracks such as the theme to Chariots of Fire, Superman, or the The Lord of the Rings. There are hundreds of songs and soundtracks that you can choose from and use to instantly hack your mood for the better.
3. Read something inspiring.
Read something that inspires and encourages you. There are several great books, magazines, and online blogs that can help to not only lift your mood, but also educate you by giving you new perspectives and new ways in dealing with life's challenges.
4. Laugh.
Laughter is a sure way to positively lift your emotional state. Look around you for things that are humorous, or watch a comedy show (my favorite are I Love Lucy reruns). Laughter stimulates the the body's secretions of endorphins. Endorphins are often called the happy hormone. They are produced by the pituitary glands and act like opiates to reduce pain and bring about a feeling of euphoria and well-being.
5. Breathing meditation.
Rhythmic breathing creates mental and physical relaxation, and well as quiets and nurtures the spirit. Using the breath as a way to meditate is a simple exercise that you can do anywhere. Sit or lie comfortably with your spine straight, close your eyes and breath in deeply and slowly allowing air to fill your lower abdomen. Notice the flow of air as it enters and exits your nostrils. If a distracted thought comes, just let it go and continue to focus on your breath. Perform this meditation for 5 to 10 minutes and notice how much more centered, and alive you feel afterward.
Each of these five tips are simple and can be easily to performed any where. When you are feeling out of sorts, and emotionally less than your best take the time to apply one or more of these five tips to help you to feel happier, more emotionally centered, and inspired to get more enjoyment out of life.
Short daily walks are not only a great way to exercise, but they are also great for the soul. Walking aligns the posture and allows the energy to flow through your spinal cord up to your brain. This can directly affect your mood for the better. Walking out doors also calms the mind and spirit by reacquainting you with the beauty of nature. If you are feeling out of sorts go out for a short stroll.
2. Listen to uplifting music.
This is one of my favorite ways to lift my mood. Uplifting and inspiring Music has the ability to shift your emotional state within seconds. Music is also a great way to motivate yourself out of a slump. Listen to inspiring motion picture soundtracks such as the theme to Chariots of Fire, Superman, or the The Lord of the Rings. There are hundreds of songs and soundtracks that you can choose from and use to instantly hack your mood for the better.
3. Read something inspiring.
Read something that inspires and encourages you. There are several great books, magazines, and online blogs that can help to not only lift your mood, but also educate you by giving you new perspectives and new ways in dealing with life's challenges.
4. Laugh.
Laughter is a sure way to positively lift your emotional state. Look around you for things that are humorous, or watch a comedy show (my favorite are I Love Lucy reruns). Laughter stimulates the the body's secretions of endorphins. Endorphins are often called the happy hormone. They are produced by the pituitary glands and act like opiates to reduce pain and bring about a feeling of euphoria and well-being.
5. Breathing meditation.
Rhythmic breathing creates mental and physical relaxation, and well as quiets and nurtures the spirit. Using the breath as a way to meditate is a simple exercise that you can do anywhere. Sit or lie comfortably with your spine straight, close your eyes and breath in deeply and slowly allowing air to fill your lower abdomen. Notice the flow of air as it enters and exits your nostrils. If a distracted thought comes, just let it go and continue to focus on your breath. Perform this meditation for 5 to 10 minutes and notice how much more centered, and alive you feel afterward.
Each of these five tips are simple and can be easily to performed any where. When you are feeling out of sorts, and emotionally less than your best take the time to apply one or more of these five tips to help you to feel happier, more emotionally centered, and inspired to get more enjoyment out of life.
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If you would like some additional information on self improvement, meditation, and spirituality go to http://www.transformationalspirituality.com/ to down load free ebooks, mp3's, and other resources.
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