It’s been one of those days. You know what we mean? The kind where nothing seems to go right, everyone says the wrong thing and you just feel totally, blah. You’re in need of a total mood boost, before someone gets to feel the wrath of your bad mood.
What do you do? Take a time out and do one of these three things for an instant mood boost:
Get your jam on. Music speaks to your soul and can instantly relax you. Turn up the volume on your favorite tunes and let your stresses melt away. Sing-a-long, dance a little and laugh a lot. You’re going to be in a better mood before you know it.
Soak up some sun. Now that the weather is nicer, a sunny walk through your neighborhood can do wonders for your mood. If you don’t feel like walking, just get some fresh air! You can take a drive in your car with every single window rolled down, let the breeze blow through your hair and relax!
Read a book. Books allow you to escape to another world. By getting lost in a good story you will forget your stresses and relax! Pick up a book that makes you laugh, lay in your favorite spot on the couch, or even better, on a blanket in the sun! We promise the good vibes will be coming soon.
Feel better? We do! Tell us, what do you do to boost your mood after a tough day?
– Brooke & Erica
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Love that Marc Jacobs bag 🙂 These are great tips – I agree with the music recommendation, singing along (however badly!) is an instant mood booster.
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Music is a game changer for me when it comes to boosting my mood. I love to read when I want to wind down at the end of the day.
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Great tips for relaxing! I usually go for some fresh air or read a book when I need a time out!
Shelbee
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Love these tips, and I can never feel down when I’m dancing!! 😉 and LOVE the gold lace ups!!
Great ideas!
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Going for a long walk always clears my mind and helps me feel better! Those lace up sandals are so cute!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Wow these are so inspiring – thanks ladies!
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Rebecca
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Perfect mood boosting tips. Now I just need the discipline to actually do them when I’m in a bad mood. 😉 Loving those gold lace up sandals!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
I love these tips! So perfect. Thanks for sharing!!
Mary
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You’re so right about each point….although it does depend on the kind of music—there are times the oldies depress me!! It’s funny, because I think we gravitate towards the music of our youth, but I find it fun to listen to the modern tunes!! jodie
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I take a hot bath and then lay down and watch a funny movie or t.v. show
Really good tips and you both look great! I am a huge fan of turning up my favorite tunes and having an impromptu dance party to lift my mood. Works every time. 🙂
Exercise is always a great mood boaster for me.
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Alice
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Such great tips and definitely ones I do to help me get out of a slump!
all of things things help!
I love the music tip the best, whenever I’m stressed or the kids are not behaving I turn up the music and make them dance, it’s a quick reset for everyone!
These are all great tips, I will keep them in mind. Good music usually works for me. My favorite one especially for us moms is to play with our kids. Playing and spending quality time with my little girl definitely boosts my mood. I also like binge watching one of my favorite shows and a good cup of tea with honey is also relaxing.
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Yes to all of these things! I typcially don’t do a drive, mostly because i have the kids with me and that defeats the purpose, hehe. But mostly I like to workout or go for a short run…usually clears up my head and I’m back in the game.
Music is the best mood lifter! Love your outfit – those shorts are so cute!
So cute! Reading a book is my favorite!
~~Megan~~
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These are all excellent and I couldn’t agree more. Music and sunshine are two huge ones for me that help me to feel so much better. 🙂
Rachel
Simply Rachel Nicole
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Oh man I SO know what you mean–today started out like that for me. Luckily it got better, but these 3 things are all things that always work to improve my mood. The one thing I’d add is listening to a good podcast–I did that this morning and it definitely helped!
Great suggestions, those are definitely things I use to boost my mood. Sometimes watching a comedy to lift my spirits helps as well or picking up the phone and speaking to a friend I know has my back!
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Great suggestions. A nap when the babies nap helps or sitting and reading my Bible with warm lemon water.
Rachel xo
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Great suggestions! At night I love a glass of wine and a good tv show. I love it when my kids are in bed and the house is peaceful for the first time in the whole day. Unfortunately, only one naps while the other one is awake, so not a whole lot can get done during the time. Mostly play time =)
Lydia
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Awesome article, babe, and great suggestions! 🙂 You are just the loveliest! 🙂 x
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Good music as I take a walk and also coffee with a slice of my favourite cake are my mood boosters!
Ela BellaWorld
I hate to say it but watching TV with no distractions makes me feel better on a tough day! The best!! But love your ideas as well!
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I love these suggestions! Reading a book or just lying down and turning on some music always helps me. Sometimes, believe it or not, I’m even pushed as far as thinking maybe a run will help clear my mind. (This is when I go out for my run and quickly remember how much I hate running haha.)
Via Sora
It’s okay to sing badly! I think its more fun that way 😉
Yeeees! Definitely a great way to chill out and prepare for sleep!
That’s great! 🙂
Dancing is the best!!! 🙂 Thank you!!
Thank you!
Definitely – getting a little extra oxygen to the brain really helps move the stressful energy out and good energy in 🙂
You’re welcome! Will do 🙂
I know right, sometimes its easy to forget that all it takes is a few simple strategies like this to kick us out of a funk! Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome! 🙂
You know I get that. Sometimes I hear songs from my youth and get a little sad because that time of my life is over and I’m not that age anymore!
YES!! I love watching stand-up when I need a good laugh.
Thank you so much love!! 🙂 YES to dance parties!!!!!!!
Most definitely!! 🙂
I really need to get back into reading books – I barely get through magazines these days!
District of Chic
I love reading. I try to read a book on the way home from work while I’m commuting to and from work. It’s such a great way to relax and destress
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Great list of mood boosters! I try to make some me time every day for reading. It makes such a difference…
Andrea
Andrea’s Wellness Notes
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That’s a great idea! 🙂
So true! Thank you 🙂
Thank you!
So relaxing!
Amen to sunshine!
Thank you!
Oh yea? I’ve yet to do that!
Love watching comedy for turning that frown upside down and definitely talking with a friend. Trying to keep a positive attitude when talking with a friend so as to not bring them down really helps me to forget my worries!
Oh yes!!
Thank you! Second to the glass of wine, tv and silence but totally get what you are saying about the naps. 😛
Thanks!
Definitely!
Coffee and cake are always a great way to perk up a mood!
It can be hard with our busy lives sometimes!
lol
That’s such a great use of that time!
That’s great!