{"id":38066,"date":"2021-06-03T00:07:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T16:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stylevanity.com\/?p=38066"},"modified":"2021-09-16T02:06:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T18:06:39","slug":"5-ways-to-lift-your-mood-and-feel-positive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylevanity.com\/2021\/06\/5-ways-to-lift-your-mood-and-feel-positive.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Lift Your Mood and Feel Positive"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Sometimes, life can get stressful. In fact, over\u00a074% of the UKs adults<\/a>\u00a0have felt stressed at some point over the last year. Add in the pressures of remote working combined with a pandemic, and it\u2019s no wonder some of us are feeling less than positive sometimes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Luckily, it\u2019s not all doom and gloom. It\u2019s actually a lot easier than you think to lift your mood and feel positive. To help beat the blues, we\u2019ve put together our top 5 ways to lift your mood \u2013 you can thank us later!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Rather than trying to keep up with the latest trend, take an inward look at what you do have, rather than what you don\u2019t. You\u2019ll probably realise that you have a lot to be grateful for, and by changing your perspective as a whole, you\u2019re far more likely to feel positive.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n By combining this with\u00a0practicing mindfulness<\/a>, you\u2019re bound to feel differently about the world in a short space of time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The news you\u2019ve all been waiting for \u2013 yes, chocolate is actually good for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Whilst chocolate is often considered an unhealthy diet-buster, dark chocolate (with more than 70% cocoa) actually acts as an antidepressant. Dark chocolate is known to stimulate the production of feel-good chemicals in the brain which I turn boosts your mood.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Whilst we wouldn\u2019t suggesting eating a purely chocolate diet, in moderation it certainly has its benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you know someone going through a tough time, why not\u00a0consider getting them chocolate to elevate their mood<\/a> and brighten their day?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n No mood-boosting list would be complete without referencing music. Music can change one\u2019s mood and helps in healing anxiety<\/a>. Not only that but it\u2019s also rumored to make you smarter!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So next time you\u2019re feeling burnt out, why not blast some upbeat music and see how it affects your mood.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Regular exercise has been proven to reduce fatigue and improve physical health but did you know it can also make you feel more positive?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Studies show that those that exercise regularly often have fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety compared to those that don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Change your perspective\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2. Eat more chocolate\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3. Listen to music\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4. Get regular exercise\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n