23/08/2024
Three ways to boost your mood, according to different situations, in the short term or in the long term, according to Health Central Mental Health: https://pages.remedyhealthmedia.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGVG4EZ1mzW8Eko-Y15HGYECJKBfTjiOuWHhPenjuEa0eelXeHP5ypFj8pX_-AHNzlYguWS6Jo_vgjcK2jpSjNd2oQPcjtdZQlSHA
3 Quick Mood Boosters
1. Leave the Room
Sometimes, the best way to handle feelings of anger is to get up and move. Taking a walk, even around the block, can restore inner calm.
2. Sign Up at the Community Center
Connecting with others is essential to your mental well-being. Start by joining your community center, signing up for volunteering, or becoming a member of the public library.
3. Give Yourself Grace
Living with a chronic illness can be exhausting. On days when you’d rather stay in bed, you’ll feel better if you do a small part of your routine, rather than doing nothing at all.
DIY Therapy
Track Your Mood
If you have bipolar disorder, it can be hard to keep tabs on whether you’re up, down, or somewhere in-between. Ranking your mood daily on a scale of 1-10 can help you see patterns over time, as well as spotting any potential triggers for your mood swings.
Inspirational Quote of the Week:
People are increasingly feeling disconnected, and that’s leading to an epidemic of loneliness in America, says researcher Laurie Theeke, Ph.D., an associate dean for the Ph.D. in Nursing Program at George Washington University in Ashburn, VA, who is studying the phenomenon. Small steps can make a major difference in battling these lonely feelings, she says.
“Doing something is better than nothing. You just need to do something to get yourself reconnected and back on track.” –Laurie Theeke, Ph.D.
Sometimes, the best way to handle feelings of anger is to get up and move. Taking a walk, even around the block, can restore inner calm.
