The good thing is that there is so
much you can do to get up after the worst of falls. Act on the advice that we
have below, de-stress yourself and become determined and motivated once more.
Listen to some good music
According to study, music can
improve your mood and help you feel less depressed, which is why you should
listen to it whenever you down. Create a ‘Feel Better’ playlist on your MP3 player
and include all those songs in the list which you like. The songs should be positive
with good lyrics so that your mood becomes better after listening to them.
Take a bath
As surprising as it may seem, a warm
water bath is one of the best ways to relax yourself after a long day. Moreover,
if you can bear some cold jots in between the hot water every now and then, it
will do you even more good. Alternating hot and cold water improves your circulations
and reduces your negative energy.
We suggest that you should start
with warm water first. Then slowly start deceasing the temperature of the water
until it comes cold. Stand underneath it for two seconds and then increase the
temperature once again. Repeat this
process, and as you get used to the cold water, you can increase the time duration
you stay beneath it.
Watch a funny video
According to a study conducted by a
reputed university, participants which listened to some good music and then
watched a humorous video demonstrated higher levels of productivity and were able
to solve problems better when compared with people who listened sad songs and
watched depressing videos.
Point is that humor and laugh are good
agents for increasing your productivity. As busy as your schedule may be, do
fit in ten minutes of YouTube every day.
Get a pet
Pets can be so much fun. In fact,
they have been known for improving people’s self-esteem. The good thing is that
you can even enjoy these positive effects without actually having pets. Find out
if someone in your neighborhood has one. Whenever you find time, you could
spend some time with the pet. You can also volunteer at an animal shelter if
there is one near you.
Give a hug and get one in
return
The power of a human touch has often
been underemphasized. Health providers
have been using therapeutic touch for so long to help patients recover from
surgical treatment. So the next time you
feel sad or depressed, reach out to a friend, a family member or a partner to
give them a quick hug. You will feel so much better after it.
Take deep breaths
Deep breathing has the power to
reduce your stress levels and calm your nerves by suppressing the effects of
your stress hormones. Close your eyes
and take deep breaths for some moments. Inhale as deep as you can through your
nose. Count for two seconds; give a two seconds pause and then exhale for two seconds.
By doing this, you are stimulating your parasympathetic nervous system which
will conquer your stress hormones. Keep repeating this procedure until you feel
better.
Jolt down your thoughts
What is it that is bothering you?
Write it down on a piece of paper and then write down something for which you
are grateful or something that makes you feel better. Start penning your thoughts
into diary, and you will be able to release stress. Why? Because this approach helps
you reduce your burden and the heavy feeling in your chest, which lowers you
stress levels.
Just keep one thing in mind; after every
negative thing, write something positive as well so that your mind turns positive,
which will help you alleviate your mood.
Do some light exercises
You may be so tired and de-energized,
but if you get up and move your body about, the blood flow will improve. In the
process, endorphins are released which are known as the ‘feel good’ hormones.
Your energy levels rise and you also feel so much better.
The good thing is that these hormones
can be released without you having to jog three miles. Just walk about for around
five minutes, and that would be enough.
You should also take out some time
to do push-ups, squats and some stretches. Not only will you become healthy,
but your body’s circulation will improve and your mood will become better.
Stop keeping a close tab
on social media
Social media may have so many pros
to it, but there are cons as well. Studies show that when you regularly check
your social profiles, you may become depressed if you start comparing yourself
to your connections.
So while you should use Twitter and
Facebook, reduce the time you spend on it. Once or twice a day is fine, but
more than that, will probably do you more bad than good.
Spend some time with
nature
When you are stuck at your desk all
day long, you do not get to enjoy the benefits of nature. Step outside and have
fun in the sunlight. Take a look at flowers and walk on the grass with your shoes
off. In turn, you will be stimulating energy, improving the efficiency of your
immune system and boosting happiness.
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