We all have bad moods. It can deteriorate for a variety of reasons, ranging from minor failures to conflicts with other people. And it happens that there is absolutely no reason for sadness, while there is green melancholy in the soul. Something must be done with this, not without reason that our ancestors used to say: “A dull spirit dries the bones!”. In modern terms, our mood directly affects our health.

To remedy the situation, we will talk about simple but effective ways to cheer yourself up. Ready to smile at the world? Then let's go!

20 ways to cheer yourself up in 5 minutes

1. Take a shower
Only grumblers and pessimists and take a shower solely for hygienic purposes. In addition to its main function, the shower is an excellent antidepressant that can literally calm you down in 5 minutes, fill your body with energy, and your soul with positive. Ideally, you should take a contrast shower, alternating jets hot water, perfectly relaxing muscles, with invigorating cold water, perfectly toning the body.

2. Chat with a loved one
Do you have a relative, a close friend or just a friend with whom you never get bored? Call him and ask about business. AT modern world, where a person’s life is limited by the “work-home-work” cycle, very often the cause of stress is a feeling of loneliness. In this regard, communication with nice person- just what you need to get your good mood back.

3. Make a peppy playlist
Music is that universal remedy that in a minute can make you sad and nostalgic for days gone by, or it can make your soul sing. It all depends on rhythms and melodies. That is why there are no lyrics that will aggravate the already dull mood. Build a playlist of upbeat dance beats that will keep you moving no matter what you want. And by letting in incendiary music, you will drive away the blues for a long time.

4. Dance
Let's not argue, it's hard to force yourself to dance and have fun when there is green longing in your soul. However, it is one of the most effective ways to bring yourself back to life. Put on some upbeat, upbeat music and just move a little to the rhythm. In just a couple of minutes, you will feel like at a fun party, because during the dance, a large amount of endorphins are produced in the body.

5. Go outside
If a Bad mood caught you at home or at work, it's time to think about a walk in the fresh air. Just walk the dog or take a walk around the city for a much-needed boost of solar power. Your blues will immediately disappear, as if it never existed. By the way, contrary to popular belief, you can get a portion of vitamin D even on a cloudy day. And if you take a camera with you and take a couple of interesting pictures of nature or city landscapes, the day will not only be joyful, but also memorable.

6. Hug with someone
in a good way hugs will quickly cheer you up. It is known that during the “hugs” the “love hormone” oxytocin is produced, which fills us with a feeling of happiness. In addition, hugging, we feel protection, calmness and peace. That is why when you need a boost of positive energy, hug loved one and your health will immediately improve.

7. Look good film
A good film can improve the mood of literally anyone. Moreover, each of us has a film that he lovingly watched dozens of times, or has not watched yet, but would really like to. Carve out a couple of hours for yourself and, sitting comfortably, enjoy the intricacies of the plot and the excellent acting of the actors. Do not hesitate, from the first minutes of the film, your sorrows will be forgotten, and your mood will rush up.

8. Read a book
The good old book improves mood better than any movie or series. While reading a book, such vivid images arise in our brain that even the most talented director cannot embody on the screen. That is why, if you are sad, your mood is at zero and nothing around you is happy, pick up a book and literally from the first minutes you will be captured by the cycle of events in which there is no place for sadness and sadness.

9. Go in for sports
A surefire way to cheer yourself up is to go in for sports. Every athlete knows that literally 5 minutes after the start of the workout, the tone returns to the body, which invariably affects the mood. Muscle activity contributes to the production of "hormones of joy" endorphins, which help overcome depression. Thus, if you need to cheer up, put aside unpleasant thoughts and feel confident in yourself, feel free to get on a bike, go to the pool, to the treadmill or to the gym.

10. Drink a cup of cocoa
If there is no desire to play sports, it does not matter! Prepare yourself a cup of cocoa and, sitting comfortably in an easy chair, enjoy the moment. Alternatively, you can treat yourself to a chocolate bar. In both cases, your body will receive a portion of magnesium, which will contribute to the synthesis of endorphins and serotonin. And this is a good mood and a boost of energy for the whole day.

11. Smell the lemon
At first glance, it may seem strange, but the smell of lemon can really have a beneficial effect on a person's emotional state. The aroma of this citrus fruit not only invigorates, but improves mood and sets you up for positive. By the way, if the smell of lemon seems too harsh to you, replace it with basil or lavender, which have a similar effect on the body.

12. Review your photo album
A good way to improve your mood is to view an album of photos. Each of us has pictures that capture the brightest moments of our lives. Considering your relatives and friends, remembering cases from your childhood or turbulent youth, you will not notice how pleasant nostalgia will replace a gloomy mood.

13. Play with an animal
Our smaller brothers seem to have been created by nature itself in order to bring us joy. Just a few minutes with a four-legged friend will quickly breathe life into you and return your good mood. Take a bow and play with a kitten, walk a dog or run a brisk hamster up your sleeve. Do not hesitate, such a positive idea will color your day with bright colors.

14. Go shopping
Shopping is a real passion for women, and therefore, if you are overwhelmed by the blues, immediately go shopping and allow yourself to buy what you like. From just the thought of the upcoming shopping, your mood will jump to the maximum. And if you consider that the shopping trip will last for several hours, all this time you will be in high spirits.

15. Surf the Internet
Not in the mood and don't want to go anywhere? The easiest way to remedy the situation is to surf the Internet. Only this time, choose for yourself funny pictures or funny videos that will command you from the bottom of your heart. Funny memes, demotivators and other things created specifically to cheer up will do their job perfectly, providing a good mood for the whole day.

16. Keep a wish diary
Would you like to cheer yourself up? Just dream! Each of us loves to dream about something pleasant, albeit unrealizable, but so attractive. At these moments, our mood invariably rises, which means that by dreaming, we keep ourselves in good shape. Ideally, keep a wish diary in which you write down all your dreams, goals, and aspirations. Dreaming of having a baby? Write! Do you want to live by the ocean? Write! Learn to play guitar? And write it! Very soon you will be surprised at how many desires you have, and that they are gradually starting to come true!

17. Su-jok therapy
Oriental medicine can also help you in the fight against melancholy and spoiled mood. The su-jok technique, which involves stimulating the energy points located on the palms and soles of the feet, will allow you to quickly fill yourself with energy and positive. To do this, you just need to take the means of influence (preferably a regular pencil or plant seeds), and massage the tops of the thumb on the hands or feet with them for 2-3 minutes. These energy points are responsible for brain activity, which means they will help improve blood circulation to the brain and quickly return you to tone.

18. Return to reality
To regain your good spirits and improve your emotional background, do meditation. This time-honored remedy reduces stress and worrisome thoughts, fills you with peace and inspires confidence that everything will be fine. Moreover, for meditation it is not necessary to sit in the lotus position. Just retire to a room where you will not be disturbed extraneous sounds and sit in a chair so that you are as comfortable as possible. Close your eyes and imagine that you are in a place where you would like to go. A few minutes of such a virtual journey will definitely improve your mood.

19. Relax
Of course, if you are very tired and it is for this reason that your mood has deteriorated, 5 minutes will not save you. However, according to scientists, having taken a nap for literally 15-20 minutes, you can completely brush off fatigue and feel like a cheerful person, ready for accomplishments. Perhaps this is what you lacked for a good mood?

20. Do a good deed
This is not difficult! Help a colleague with a report, give a compliment to a person you like, give way to a pensioner or a child, buy sausages and feed street kittens, or give alms to someone who needs it! The good deeds that you can do here and now are simply countless. But having done a good deed, you will feel happy and elated.
Good luck and good mood!

The emotional state plays a big role in the life of every person. It is a positive mood that helps us believe in ourselves and achieve success. But sometimes it happens that we feel depressed and gloomy thoughts oppress us. How to get rid of a bad mood? First you need to find out the reason for the sad state and understand what made you sad. After all, very often we are not aware of the reason, but it always exists. Prolonged bad mood can lead to depression, so you need to quickly get yourself out of a state of sadness.

Reasons for bad mood

• very often our emotional background depends on the people around us. After all, the opinion of others has always been important for a person, and when this opinion does not coincide with your expectations, the mood changes;
• is of great importance to man calm atmosphere, and any conflict is perceived as a violation emotional state hence bad mood;
• anticipation of trouble that keeps you in suspense. In such a situation, it is difficult to be in high spirits due to excitement, the emotional mood of a person worsens;
• the cause of a bad mood is often financial problems;
• when your desires do not coincide with your capabilities, then as a result this leads to disappointment;
• most common cause bad mood is a bad dream. And if episodes of sleep disturbance are not uncommon, then this is the easiest way to get depressed;
• the reason may also be a monotonous robot or the need to do an unloved and boring thing.

13 ways to boost your mood

Psychologists say that our mood is completely dependent on our thinking. They advise to look positively at the world and ignore all negative factors. After all, only the person himself can create such conditions for himself to feel happy. The famous ancient philosopher Spinoza was of the same opinion, he said: “If you want life to smile at you, give it your good mood first.” But are there other ways to improve your mood?

1. Talk. If you are sad, never be alone with your thoughts, this will only make your condition worse. Talk to a loved one, talk to him, and he will certainly help to cheer you up.
2. Cry. Let all resentment and sadness go away with tears.
3. Walk. A walk in the fresh air will definitely help to cheer you up, it is good if it is a park or a forest. Merging with nature has a positive effect on psychological condition person.
4. Creativity or hobby. It doesn't matter if a person has Creative skills, the main thing is just to turn off your mind and, for example, draw something, capture an interesting moment in a photo, etc. Doing what you love will also help drive away longing, so you can switch your attention and cheer up.
5. Change. If you have longing in your soul, try to take care of your appearance, change your hairstyle or hair color, get a manicure, experiment with your image. Take some time for yourself to smile in the mirror later. And this advice is not only suitable for women, for men, you can also take care of yourself to improve your mood, for example, go to the gym or swimming pool.
6. Relaxing treatments. Yoga helps many people keep themselves in good shape, thanks to special exercises you will feel calm and relaxed. Meditation helps a lot, which allows a person to return vital energy. You can also go for a massage, it will calm you down and there will be no trace of sadness.
7. Sport. Energy run or physical exercises wonderfully cheer you up, and you will forget about all the sorrows. After all, a healthy mind resides in a healthy body.
8. Get rid of excess. Order in the house always helps to put things in order. Clean up, throw out all the unnecessary things that have been bothering you for a long time. Thus, you will be distracted, and all the negativity will go away.
9. Music and dancing. Choose a fun song, listen to it and then you will definitely want to dance, dance and a positive mood will return to you.
10. Sweet. As you know, thanks to the sweet endorphins are produced in our body - the hormones of happiness. Products that are responsible for the production of endorphins are chocolate, citrus fruits, bananas, kiwi, strawberries, almonds, oatmeal. Treat yourself to something delicious and you'll feel energized.
11. Smile. Psychologists advise using the “stretched smile” method in case of a bad mood. Stand in front of a mirror and smile at your image. From such a simulated smile, you will have fun and remove sadness, as if by hand.
12. Watching comedy. Watch a comedy or listen to a funny story to boost your mood. The positive energy of the heroes will definitely be transferred to you.
13. Charity. If nothing pleases you, then helping others will distract you from gloomy thoughts. You will feel that people need you, you will appreciate every moment of your life. After all, something does not inspire as much as doing good deeds.

The emotional state of a person is a lot of work on oneself. And often we hide our sadness, not realizing that by doing this we only harm ourselves. It is important to eliminate the sad state in time in order to avoid health consequences. Use different ways to improve your mood, experiment and share your experience. And then the world will become brighter and kinder for you.

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Constant stresses both at home and at work, old grievances, disappointments in relationships deprive a person of all the bright colors of life. And the cold, dullness and dampness outside the window only add to the gloom. According to the World Health Organization, more than 35% of Russians are in a permanent state of depression, and, unfortunately, this figure is only increasing every year.

Someone prefers to relieve stress over a glass of something "hot" in the company of a best friend or girlfriend. Someone simply closes in on himself, not trusting anyone ... In any case, no one, except himself, will be able to understand the problem, draw conclusions and help cheer himself up. Don't procrastinate, wait for the right moment. You can start changing right now!

Common causes of mood fading

In everyone's life, there have probably been such moments when everything infuriates, everything is not right. It seems that just a little bit more and the person will simply explode with anger. They usually say about such people: “I got up on the wrong foot.” And few people will think about coming up, talking, finding out what happened and whether help is needed.

It is good if such bouts of irritation occur infrequently. But there are people who are constantly in a bad mood and they vent their anger on subordinates or loved ones. How to help a person in such a situation?

To cope with negative emotions, you need to understand the reasons for their appearance. Psychologists identify several of the most common factors that reduce mood:

• Negative thoughts. Such a person is inclined to accept and process incoming information only in a negative aspect. He just doesn't see the positives.
• Inability to compromise. Often such people are “always right.” They are not accustomed to reckon with other people's opinions, so any, even the most harmless dispute, can turn into a great tragedy for them.
• Pessimistic forecasts. “Nothing will change, everything will only get worse,” these are the thoughts of such a person.
• Excessive demands on yourself. Such a complex is born in childhood. Strict parents constantly compare the child with their peers, make them study better than Kolya from a parallel class. Even having matured, a person still remains in a rigid framework: “I must”, “I need”. All this greatly affects one's own self-esteem, lowers mood to a minimum.
• Own conjectures. Constant attempts to guess what others are thinking, unwillingness to check their guesses and ask directly, nothing good, except disappointment, brings such people to life.

According to a survey conducted by British students among young people from 17 to 32 years old, the leading positions in the struggle for good mood are occupied by: personal success and getting money.

More than 120,000 young people took part in the event and this is what happened:

Event	Number of people who voted	Percentage
Favorite band concert	13 452	10,87 %
Sweets	5 604	4,53 %
A party	15 578	12,59 %
Receiving the money	20 009	16,18 %
Watching a good movie	8 756	7,08 %
Receiving a gift	13 087	10,58 %
personal success	21 543	17,46 %
Date	16 413	13,27 %
Academic success	9 201	7,44 %

Based on the data obtained, we can conclude that the best ways to increase vitality at home are:

• Self-realization. Everyone is unique, everyone has talents that, due to constant fuss, remain banned. Postpone everything for later: get watercolor and paper - draw a picture, build a model of your dream house, write a poem, cook some unusual dish.
• Hobby. Undoubtedly will bring pleasure, and you will feel relief.
• Walk. Ask yourself the question: when was the last time you were in nature? And can you afford to walk slowly along the familiar streets or take a walk in the park? You should not look for excuses, referring to constant employment and bad weather outside the window. Close your computer, turn off your phone and go outside. A few hours of silence and tranquility will help put your thoughts in order, fill your body with vital energy.
• Favorite movie. Go to the cinema for the premiere of a new comedy. Don't forget to grab a couple of fun buddies. Joint viewing will not only cheer you up, but will also become an occasion for further discussion of the film in a cozy cafe.
• Dance. Favorite music combined with a crazy dance will help to throw out negative energy. Lack of voice or dance skills is not a reason for rejection. Just try it - you will definitely like it!
• Meditation. The meditation technique is quite simple: no strangers, a relaxed state and the desire to drive all thoughts out of your head - these are the main components for a successful session of immersion in yourself.
• Beauty salon or spa. Surprisingly this method has an effective effect not only on the fairer sex. Some men also like to relax in a Turkish sauna or stone therapy. Here the main rule is a good master, whom you can fully trust.
• Communication with animals. It has long been known that pets, like no other, help relieve stress and improve mood. Go for a walk with the dog, play frisbee. Pet the cat, talk to the parrot. If there are no pets, you can go with the children to the dolphinarium, the petting zoo. So you will not only be distracted from obsessive thoughts, but also give a child a holiday.
• Noble act. Visit an animal shelter or orphanage. All problems will instantly cease to seem unsolvable. With every cell of your body, you can feel the pain of abandoned pets or children left without parental affection and care. After visiting such institutions, there is an instant reassessment of values.
• Dream. Yes, you didn't think so! This is an excellent antidepressant. Even one hour of deep sleep will help to feel renewed, to feel a surge of new vitality.

Video tips

The fastest way to cheer up

It is not always possible to give yourself a few hours of precious time. What to do in such a situation, how to quickly and permanently cheer yourself up?

Here are some quick but effective ways. Choose one of them and start implementing immediately!

• Call the person who will listen. The support of loved ones is priceless. Try to surround yourself with only true, reliable friends and your mood will always be on a positive wave.
• Physical activity. Changing the type of activity, dispersing the blood through the vessels helps to distract from current tasks and “clear” the head. Even after a five-minute warm-up, fresh ideas will come to mind, and you will be able to look at the problem from a different angle, make a decision.
• Lunch break. Sometimes it pays to treat yourself to something delicious. This is a great mood booster. The main thing is to observe the measure and not get carried away eating sweets. This applies to women who like to "seize" stress, which adds another problem - obesity.
• Favourite song. One press of a button can dissolve the mind in the flow of music, leaving any problems behind.
• Dreams. Move your thoughts for a few minutes to where it is good, where you are appreciated and expected. It can be favorite places to relax or weekly gatherings with the family.
• Mirror smile. Such an idea may seem strange, but believe me - just a couple of minutes of a sincere smile and you will not be able to contain your laughter.
• Plan to solve the problem. Living in constant negativity and lashing out at loved ones is not the best option. Take a pen and clean paper, start writing down all the possible solutions point by point.

Video guide

In no case do not fall for the tricks of a bad mood - this is the most important and basic recommendation that all doctors give. Most people, as soon as they get discouraged, immediately give up and go with the flow. By no means should this be done!

At the first symptoms of a worsening mood, take the necessary measures immediately. Based on your temperament, lifestyle and interests, choose the most suitable optimization option. Experts distinguish the following groups of methods:

• Physical activity. Psychologists advise energetic natures to move more. It can be jogging, cycling, swimming.
• Cleaning the house. An excellent method that allows you to "kill two birds with one stone." Experts believe that at the subconscious level, disorder affects a person. The mess in things prevents you from ending the confusion in your head. As the apartment is filled with cleanliness and comfort, the mood will begin to rise. Therefore, take a rag and resolutely proceed to clearing the home.
• Notebook of success. Every day, write down ten things you did today. A great way to increase self-esteem and gain self-confidence. The lack of a good mood for many is due to the fact that they do nothing: only routine - “work-home”. Filling out the diary, you can no longer be lazy and put off things for later.
• Words of gratitude. Thank yourself for what you did for this day, friends for any, even the most insignificant, help, life for what it is, parents for raising and educating.
• No negative information. Stop watching TV, reading yellow press and listening to envious gossip.
• Active lifestyle. Regular exercise activates the production of happiness hormones that lift your mood and energize you for a long time.

• More often indulge in dreams. The cozy atmosphere within the walls of your own home will help you relax and feel calm. To do this, arrange and light candles, add a couple of drops of aromatic oil, turn on soft pleasant music, sit comfortably on your favorite sofa and just dream.
• Take a warm bath. All of the above techniques can be applied here as well. Sea salt, essential oils will fill the air with the aroma of peace and complete relaxation.
• Read books. When choosing a work, carefully read the author and choose the one who was able to achieve something in life. Only in this case, the mind will receive the really necessary information that will help to cope with depression and loss of strength.

In addition, absolutely every person doctors recommend not to forget to strengthen the immune system, eat right and regularly take a complex of vitamins.

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We are all inspired by positive people who know how to stay positive even when the going gets tough. Or, let's say, not as good as we would like. How do they do it? Moreover, the aerobatics is to know how to cheer up not only yourself, but also those around you, be able to inspire the lives of other people. Coping with stress, apathy, depression, staying on a positive wave, energizing yourself and others are invaluable skills that are becoming increasingly needed in our time.

First of all, you need to understand the reasons for your bad mood. What does not suit? What fails? Why am I not happy with what I have now? These and other questions are important to ask yourself, understanding what caused sadness or apathy.

Possible causes of mood swings

• When, due to various circumstances, we cannot currently get what we want, especially if we make efforts to do so. This happens in situations where our desires and capabilities do not coincide. Then we feel disappointed.
• Bad feeling, various diseases. Physical ailments lead to mental disorders.
• Lack of sleep and rest significantly increases the tendency to depressive states. This is our natural need, which should not be neglected.
• Hormonal disorders that may occur at certain periods of life (pregnancy, menopause) or, for example, as a result of treatment.
• Constant worry about someone or something.
• The influence of others. We can experience negative emotions because we are not paid attention, criticized, not reciprocated with love and care, not recognizing achievements, not being supported, etc.
• Experiencing stress.
• Conflicts, quarrels quite often devastate us emotionally.
• Waiting for some unpleasant event.
• Doing something you don't like. It usually takes a lot of strength, but moral satisfaction does not come.
• Financial difficulties.
• When we experience any negative feelings (envy, jealousy, hatred, fear), then the mood decreases.
• Personality Traits Predisposing to Experience negative emotions(melancholic type of temperament, anxiety, suspiciousness, self-doubt and others). In this case, it is not so easy to cheer yourself up, because serious inner work is needed to overcome the complexes. But with a strong desire, it is very possible.

How to cheer yourself up when things are bad

Make room for positivity

• Do the cleaning. It has long been noted that order in things leads to order in the head and soul. Putting things in their places, we achieve stability in emotions.

, we seem to be clearing ourselves of negative thoughts and feelings, freeing up space for positive energy and fresh ideas.

• Get rid of negative emotions. You can do this by throwing them out in a constructive way. Write on paper, draw as a picture, crumple and throw away or burn. You can scream a little "nowhere" (without scaring anyone at the same time) or beat soft inanimate objects.
• Sleep is one of the best medicines . If you don’t get enough sleep, then brain activity drops, and with it your mood. Sleep - and you will feel a surge of vivacity and a desire to act. By neglecting rest and sleep, and thereby wishing to have time to do more, we engage in self-deception. After all, the body wears out, and we begin to work "at half strength", without enthusiasm. As soon as you allow yourself to get enough sleep, you will immediately feel a surge of vivacity and will be able to act faster and more efficiently.

Act, strive, change!

1. Take care of what you love. Each person has a favorite thing that charges with positive energy and helps to cope with a bad mood.
2. Take a walk. Visit the park, walk from work to home, go out of town to nature. The main thing is to be outdoors. Saturation of the brain with oxygen helps to improve the condition and mood, the emergence of new ideas and bright thoughts.
3. Get creative. Lots of famous works the arts were born famous figures precisely at such moments.
4. Sports and occupational therapy are also effective ways fight against blues.
5. Smile! To yourself in the mirror, to your loved ones, to passers-by on the street. This is exactly the case when giving positive emotions to others, you will feel a double portion of them in return. Just like in the children's song "Smile".
6. Treat yourself new purchase or just go shopping.
7. Finish what you started: something that you constantly put off or were afraid to take on.
8. Maybe try to change something in your life? The choice here is great: from the appearance (hairstyle, clothing style, etc.) to the development of a new activity.

Express ways to cheer up

Your main assistant is you!

To quickly cheer yourself up, you can use the following methods.

• Give yourself a compliment. Praise yourself for any accomplishments, no matter how small.
• Within 30 seconds, remember 3 of your strengths. They will be your inner resource in overcoming a bad mood. Recognize these traits in yourself, and they themselves will help you deal with negativity.
• Chat with a loved one, with a friend. It is important that this is someone you trust. Moreover, the effect to improve mood can be given by both communication and exchange interesting information and the opportunity to receive outside support.
• Watch your favorite movie. Doubly effective if it's a comedy. A good opportunity to recharge with positive emotions.
• Listen to music or dance(you can combine everything). If you sing along, even better! The more emotions you throw out in different ways, the faster you get rid of negativity. So turn up the music and have a blast!
• Flip through the photo album. Pleasant memories and the opportunity to once again plunge into the positive emotions that are captured in the photo will make you distract from gloomy thoughts and bring a touch of positive to your mood.
• Do something good. It can be a small gift to your loved ones (colleagues, friends), a phone call or an SMS message with warm words. Show care and attention. Prepare an especially delicious dinner for your husband or take your child to an amusement park. Give help to someone who needs it. Now it is very easy to take part in various charity events. Even a small contribution can help improve and save someone's life. Help others - and the soul will become easier!

Let the delicious be positive!

• Eat something tasty, something that you like now. It has been proven that some products contain substances that contribute to raising mood (serotonin, tryptophan, endorphins and others). These include: fatty fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, seeds, chocolate, bananas, citrus fruits, avocados, whole grains.
• If you get up in the morning in a depressed mood, then the cause may be a lack of glucose in the blood. A sweet drink (coffee or fruit juice) will energize you and help you feel better. And be sure to have a good breakfast. Cereals, eggs, fruits are perfect.

For soul and body

Stress and apathy always take over both the body and our emotions. Therefore, in the fight against them, both physical exercises and psychological methods will be effective.

1. Take a shower . The feeling of freshness is uplifting. From the jets of falling water, you can get a massage effect. The most suitable in this case would be a contrast shower.
2. Use breathing techniques . We do not notice how, under stress, we literally catch our breath, which leads to a lack of oxygen. Or, conversely, it can become more frequent, which also disrupts its rhythm. The most elementary action is to take three deep breaths through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Over time, you can master longer breathing techniques that will help improve physical state and get rid of negative feelings.
3. Relaxation (relaxation) . This method is based on the use special exercises when you assume a comfortable position, focus on sensations in different parts of the body and imagine pleasant images. For example, you can imagine how you are swaying on the waves or lying on the beach, and your body is blown by a pleasant warm breeze.

Positive "in your pocket": pleasant little things for every day

You can come up with and make symbols that will always help cheer you up.

• "Positive Figure". Make one of your existing souvenirs (or buy a new one) a talisman of positive emotions. You can carry it with you, you can just keep it on your desktop or a shelf on your home rack. Look at the figure more often and recharge with positive energy.
• "Notebook of good mood." Print out a notebook with a life-affirming phrase on each page, such as "I can handle anything" or "Today is my day!" You can use statements famous people, but it's best to come up with a list of phrases that are significant for you.
• "Calendar of solar emotions". Custom or print your own wall flip calendar with your photo on each page (corresponding to each month). Important conditions are that they reflect any positive moments of your life or that you smile at them and look happy.
• "Envelope of Luck". Make a beautiful small envelope (in the hand-made style), put “prediction” cards or motivation cards in it in the style: “Your salvation is in creativity”, “Color the life of others, and yours will also become brighter”, etc.

How to cheer up other people

If we find ourselves in situations where our relatives or friends are experiencing certain difficulties and are not in the best mood, then we are faced with the task of giving them support and positive charge. How to cheer up a friend or girlfriend? The following methods will help you do this.

How to cheer up a guy

1. If your loved one does not make appointments, does not invite you to his place, tries to “close for a while” from everyone, still find an opportunity to come to visit him. You will be together - and this is the main thing! We can watch a movie, listen to music, dance with him. If he stubbornly refuses, then begin to dance vigorously yourself and say that you want to teach him new movements. Take food with you to prepare some delicious meals. Most likely, your friend will be involved in this process with you.
2. Show care and look after the guy. Let him relax and take a break from the role of the conqueror for a while. Buy a friend something, clean up his things, etc.
3. Talk to him frankly and support him. Sometimes it’s enough just to listen to a friend, to be there. Try to get him to share his feelings. Try to reflect your vision of the current situation, recommend something to him, because men always strive to find a solution to the problem.
4. Give a friend a massage, help relax his muscles. From this rarely anyone refuses, moreover, such actions bring together.
5. Invite him to a cafe, cinema, club, bowling, etc. Pleasant leisure will always help to distract from negative thoughts.
6. Get out together in nature or just take a walk down the street, in the park. Fresh air and the opportunity to chat at ease will help to cope with stress.
7. Involve the guy in some business, saying that you need his male help. For example, fix something or figure out a new gadget that you recently purchased.
8. Invite him to do something that he has not done yet, but would really like to. For example, skydiving, flying in a wind tunnel or snowboarding. All men are attracted to extreme sports to one degree or another. In this case, there is a powerful release of adrenaline, which is useful in the fight against bad mood.
9. Dream together or plan for the future. Dreams will help you experience pleasant emotions, and plans will bring constructiveness and specificity that men love so much.
10. Consider your joint photos that are filled with positive impressions. Ask a friend to show you a children's album, comment on their photos.
11. Have a relaxing exercise session with your boyfriend (assuming he agrees, of course). When he is in a comfortable position, invite him to completely relax and voice pleasant images to imagine.

Many methods are similar to the previous ones, but there are some peculiarities.

1. Give a sincere compliment. Notice something that has not been told to her before (in beauty, in clothes, in skills, in inner qualities). The main thing is not to flatter, but to highlight what you really like.
2. Invite to a cafe, cinema, park or exhibition. Ask her about her impressions, share your emotions, try to communicate more.
3. Be sure to listen to the girl. Let her be emotional, cry into your vest, express her feelings.
4. Surprise her. It can be some small gift or an invitation to spend time in an original way.
5. Make a joke, tell a funny story. Women are very fond of male humor and return their laughter in gratitude.
6. Prepare something for the girl. The fair sex appreciate men's culinary fantasies and abilities. In extreme cases, you can just pamper the girl with some purchased goodies.
7. Give flowers. They rarely leave women indifferent.
8. Warm the warmth of your hugs and kiss. It always gives strength and helps to cope with negativity.

How to cheer up by texting

This is true when you exchange messages by phone, email or social media.

• As in a normal conversation, ask what happened, what is the reason for the bad mood and anxiety. Emotionally connect with a friend (girlfriend) with sincere comments: “I'm sorry”, “Yes, this must be hard”, “I understand your concern”, etc.
• Just write warm words of support and recognition (depending on who the interlocutor is to you: just a friend or a loved one). Submit an inspirational poem, if possible your own.
• Try to distract from negative thoughts by setting a topic for conversation. Share your impressions and ask the opinion of the guy (girl) on this issue.
• Send a positive picture or video that will make you smile. You can choose them depending on the problem that worries a person. For example, using this to give a friend (girlfriend) self-confidence, push for some important decision, stop worrying, etc.
• Diversify messages with emoticons and various symbols. The main thing is not to overdo it.
• Take a photo of yourself with a sign in your hands, on which there will be some kind of inspiring phrase, and send it to a loved one.
• You can take advantage of offers social networks and send a virtual gift that will also help cheer you up.

Attract positive energy into your life in every way. Start smiling and over time it will become a habit. Laugh and improve your health. commit good deeds and you will feel like you can change the world. Agree, this is a powerful argument to cheer up.

Sometimes we arrive in a bad mood for no reason. And often the only way to bring yourself back to normal in such a situation is to change the situation and unwind a little.

But what if that's exactly what you can't do? Is it possible to cheer yourself up without leaving your own home?

It turns out that you can cheer yourself up without leaving your home. If you try, then even within four walls you will find something that will improve your mood.

Treating depression for homebodies

All people are different. And that’s why everyone copes with depression in their own way. So, for open and sociable individuals, the best way to get yourself back in tone is to be surrounded by other people. The less they dwell on their problems and their mood, the faster sad thoughts will fly away.

Introverts have it a little harder. As soon as their mood begins to deteriorate, any presence next to other people becomes a burden for them. Their only desire in such a situation is to retire and immerse themselves in their thoughts. Only reflection and peace will help individuals of this type cope with the growing blues.

Whichever of the two types of characters you belong to, you probably noticed that a long stay in the four walls can have a depressing effect. That is why it is good that there are always a couple of exciting home activities that can cheer anyone up. Whatever you see as your relief from depression, these tips will surely come in handy.

7 ways to cheer up without leaving home

1. The surest way to cheer yourself up while at home is to arrange a dance. Turn on upbeat cheerful music and dance heartily to it in front of a mirror. Do not be afraid to look funny, because no one sees you at this moment anyway. If you approach this lesson with all responsibility, then after a quarter of an hour you will feel that you are physically exhausted. But as a hand will remove.
2. Staying at home, and even in a bad mood, is a great reason rethink your wardrobe. Yes, not just review, but also measure all the things in it. For greater effect, girls can also make a beautiful hairstyle and apply makeup. If there are any gaps in your wardrobe, add the necessary items to the list of upcoming purchases. Thus, you will raise your mood and build plans for the future.
3. Get creative. It does not matter that you are by nature far from artistic mastery. Just take paints in your hands and try to express your feelings and thoughts on a piece of paper with their help. Perhaps you will end up with only a multi-colored abstraction, but it will definitely become easier on your soul.
4. Take a bath. Yes, this is already an old method, but it managed to prove itself the most the best way. Required attributes- soft light, lush foam, aroma oils, relaxing music. Well, how can you stay in a bad mood in such an environment?
5. If you lead an active lifestyle, then the cause of your bad mood may be banal fatigue. If so, and you feel the need to rest, then the best option would be a quiet evening with a nice book. Sit back, open up your favorite romance, and put all the stupid thoughts out of your head. Each of us deserves a break. Maybe it's time for you to take a break.
6. Cleaning also helps to improve mood., although at first glance it seems absurd. The fact is that by putting the space around you in order, you thereby streamline your thoughts. Put everything in your life - both real and intellectual - on the shelves. And you will be surprised how much easier it becomes after that. By the way, one of the stages of cleaning can be the revision of your belongings. If you do not need something or you have not used it for a long time, then get rid of this item without further thought. With each thing vacating its place, you will breathe easier and easier. And at the end of the audit, you realize that in your life there is finally a place for something new.
7. Sometimes the best remedy for fatigue and blues is the most common dream. Set aside your business for the future, curtain the windows, turn off the phone and devote a couple of hours to a healthy sound sleep. There is a high probability that you will wake up a completely different person - with a new look at the old things. Perhaps, after a good sleep, everything that seemed problematic to you before will now turn out to be completely unworthy of attention.

Oddly enough, you can cheer yourself up even when you are within the four walls of your own home. The most important thing is not to regard your domesticity as a forced conclusion. Think of it as a great opportunity to have a good rest. After all, if you are worried about a bad mood, melancholy and despondency, then perhaps it is a good rest that you just do not have enough of.