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Some days are just…bad days.
Some of them start great and slowly deteriorate over time, and others are truly awful from the get-go.
It’s completely possible to work and will yourself into a good mood.
Incorporate some of these tips, and you’ll start your day in the best mood ever!
Spoil yourself
Think of this as “treat yourself,” albeit on a much smaller scale.
As Alice Domar, Ph.D., psychologist and co-author ofLive a Little!
Treat yourself with kindness and care everyday.
Get colorful
Take advantage of color psychology to make yourself feel happier and more energized.
Reds and purples boost your energy, while greens and yellows make you happy.
Additionally, a2013 studyfound that people connect the color green with happiness, hope, comfort, and excitement.
Adding a little bit of green to your day is sure to start you off in a good mood.
Feel that gratitude
Take a few moments every day to express gratitude.
Make a gratitude list either written or verbal.
Listing them out can help.
You know that warm and fuzzy feeling you get after cuddling with someone, or something?
It’s not all in your head, so snuggle up.
Not bad, for a small change!
That’s sure to start your day on a positive note!
That means you begin your morning agitated and anxious from the get-go.
As Domonique Bertolucci, author ofThe Kindness Pact,toldAllure, “End your day calmly.”
As part of Oprah’sSuperSoul Sundayseries,Tony Robbins picks upwhere Bertolucci leaves off, describing his morning gratitude ritual.
“I do…three and a half minutes of pure gratitude about three things.
Start your day cultivating that…highway to happiness.”
Eat breakfast
Compile a balanced breakfast chock full of probiotics to help boost your mood.
Get creative
Start your day with a little creativity.
Your mood will thank you.
double-check you get enough sleep
This one feels like a bit of a no-brainer.
That’ll boost anyone’s mood.
It’s gonna be a great day!
