A good mood will not fall from the sky. Every day, we need to adjust ourselves to maintain a happy mindset. No one else will come and make us happy without reason. Therefore, if we want to keep a full spirit throughout the day, we must learn how to entertain ourselves. Start from the moment you wake up and follow these 10 methods to get a good mood and relieve stress.
1. Bedtime stretching exercises: You may not believe it, but just a few simple steps can eliminate the habit of lingering in bed. Before getting dressed, try sitting on the bed and doing some simple stretches to loosen tight muscles and shoulders. Gently turn your head and neck, take a deep breath, and then get up. This will give you a sense of happiness.
2. Wake up with music: The loud ringing of an alarm clock can be jarring. A relaxed wake-up ritual is necessary. For example, choose a favorite CD and set a music timer. Beautiful music will gently awaken you, bringing a good mood for the day.
3. Try homemade pastries: Research shows that eating sweets helps alleviate feelings of frustration. Tasting homemade snacks not only brings the joy of success but also provides unexpected fun during the cooking process.
4. Make yourself breakfast: Some people would rather sleep an extra half-hour than have a delicious breakfast. In reality, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It's the source of daily energy. Skipping breakfast to sleep longer is not worth it because it compromises health and misses out on the pleasure of enjoying a peaceful breakfast. Resolve to wake up half an hour earlier tomorrow and make yourself a tasty breakfast for a lively day.
5. Take a soothing shower or bath: Choose between a shower or a bath depending on your time availability. If you opt for a bath, keep the water temperature moderate and don't stay in too long. Select citrus-scented bath products for the best mood boost. If you prefer a shower, here’s a small tip to relieve shoulder muscle pain: drape a towel over your shoulders and use the showerhead to spray warm water on both shoulders for ten minutes each time, at least three times a week for excellent results.
6. Dust and vacuum: Piled dishes in the kitchen, dusty windows, and clothes scattered everywhere can cause irritability. Instead of letting them bother you, spend some time dusting, vacuuming, and tidying up. When you look around at the clean space, you'll feel refreshed.
7. Stay away from TV: Studies show that people who center their lives around TV are less happy. Sometimes lying on the couch and staring at the TV all day leads to feeling like you've seen nothing and remembered nothing. Then comes regret for wasting so much time on television.
8. Go for a walk outside: On sunny and breezy days, it's perfect to go outside and shake off the stale feeling of being cooped up indoors in the city.
9. Sit quietly and read a book: Do you remember the rich smell of ink from books? The gentle touch of turning pages? When was the last time you were deeply moved by a book's plot? Find some time, brew a cup of coffee, and relive that feeling again!
10. Buy yourself a gift: It could be a bouquet of flowers, a scarf, a pair of expensive yet very comfortable shoes, or even a delicious gourmet meal. Occasionally indulging in yourself is enough to cure bad moods caused by high pressure and tension.
By following these tips, you can improve your mood and reduce stress effectively. Remember, a positive attitude starts with self-care and mindfulness.