Boost Your Mood in 60 Minutes

Stephanie Modkins
Feeling down? Boost your mood in 60 minutes by using the following methods. They all work in a short amount of time to change your emotions for the better. Just:

1. Delegate work.
Relieve stress and save time by delegating your work. Ask a peer who's twiddling his thumbs for support or spread out your tasks out over a longer time period. By diminishing your load, you will get mental relief.

2. Eat chocolate.
The ingredients in chocolate can boost your mood in 60-minutes. Why? They elevate your endorphins; the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. As your body breakdown the candy bar or brownie you ate, you gradually begin to feel better until you reach a plateau.

3. Go to bed early.
Catch up on your sleep and improve your disposition. If you're getting less than 8-hours a night, you're running your body down. As a result, you're more apt to be grumpy and gain weight. Do yourself a favor. Hit the sheets an hour early and increase your chances of waking up refreshed and happy.

4. Call your mother.
Ever heard the statement, mother knows best? Boost your mood in 60-minutes by contacting her. Open up to your mother about your life and listen to her wisdom. She can lift you out of your funk and give you a few helpful solutions.

5. Watch a comedy.
Improve your disposition by laughing? Unadulterated, pure laughter is a stress buster and can make you feel better in difficult times. Get your giggle-on by watching your favorite situational comedy or stand-up routine on DVD. If you don't keep these kinds of flicks around, make a trip to Wal-Mart.

6. Count your blessings.
Boost your mood by counting your blessings. By remembering what's good about your life, you won't be so upset about your current problems. Get started by purchasing a journal and writing in your new acquisition for an hour daily about unexpected joys and regular ones.

7. Up your conversation.
Don't talk the problem. Complaining about your job or spouse only gives you temporary relief. For at least one hour a day, talk about what you love about life with a friend or co-worker. You'll see that this conversation will change both of your demeanors and make your day brighter.

Use the 7 tips and boost your mood in 60-minutes. You don't have to stay down if you don't want to.

Published by Stephanie Modkins

Stephanie M. is a freelance writer who lives in the northwest. Her main goal is to write in a way that entertains, educates or uplifts readers.  View profile

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