To me, exercise is one of the best things I can do to improve my overall mood.
As we all know by now, exercise promotes the release of endorphins, which combat stress.
Also, the feeling of accomplishment that results from exercise can boost your mood as well ;).
1.Social connections
Fostering social connection can help improve your mood. Humans evolved as social creatures. Forming communities helped improve our chances of survival. While it can be hard to foster social connections, given the demands of work, family, and maintaining one’s physical health, having our value affirmed by others can play a positive role in improving one’s outlook.
2. A good night sleep
This is another factor that can help my mood. Remember, insomnia can both reduce well-being and diminish capacity to engage in mood-elevating recreational activities. It can exacerbate the effects of stress and worsen preexisting illnesses. Poor sleep can make one withdraw from social activities and work obligations. So, practicing good sleep hygiene, such as avoiding screens, moving TVs out of the bedroom, refraining from eating before going to bed, and going to sleep and waking up at regular times can help improve sleep. Trust me. Been there, done that!
3. Gratitude above all
To me, gratitude can help me foster positive emotions and a more optimistic outlook. By focusing on what is positive in my life, I can become more attuned to what is going well.
Gratitude, as well, can crowd out more negative emotions and increase my sense of well-being.
While it may feel like an indulgence, remember that taking some time out to engage in activities that create positive emotions isn’t just fun: it’s good for you. It's good for me and it's (without a doubt) good for everyone. Just not everyone understands this, yet. Hopefully!
Make your year of 2024 just a little bit different.
Be more cautious and aware of your emotions and the feeling you get when doing something specific.
Until next time, S.
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