A lot of people have a lot of different things to say about finding happiness. And while profound happiness is certainly something we all want ultimately, I don't think any of us want to be waking up in the morning trying to decipher the meaning of life and the secret to happiness all the time. Sometimes, we may just want some sort of emotional band-it or plaster to keep everything together while we're try making sense of life. Something just to help boost your moods and help you get through the day, know what I mean? If you're looking for something like that, let me share a few of mine own 'quick-fix-mood-boosters'. Hope you find it useful:
#1 Exercise
Yes, I know I hardly look qualified enough to be dishing this advise out. But just take my word for it OK. Skipping all the medical mumbo jumbo about endorphins etc, even a short jog or workout in your room helps make you feel better. Here's why:You get to pat yourself on the back for your effort. You get to imagine you're some hot shot athlete like Usain Bolt (Just imagine it OK, don't actually say it to anyone). But most significantly, you get to become hot and sweaty, which for some of us is the closest we'll ever get to actually being 'hot'. But seriously, sweating it out is a great way of releasing all that pent up frustration and energy. If you won't exercise for fitness, try thinking of it as exercising for happiness.
#2 Sing along to music
Some people seem to burst into song all the time. But for the rest of us normal human beings who have neither a decent vocal range nor any sense of pitching, singing out loud is one of those things we avoid. But thank God sound proof doors were invented. With it's invention, many of us tone deaf folk are now able to partake in the joys of singing out loud without making others shriek in horror. So, sing your heart away in your car or room. It helps lift your moods or just help you let out what you feel inside. We don't always have someone around us to cheer us up or listen to us vent. That's why songs were invented in the first place. They are made to be sung as much as they are made to be listened.
#3 Watch comedy
If you're struggling to find a way out of the blues, find something that tickles your funny bone. It could be anything from watching episodes of your favourite sitcoms, romantic comedies, reading knock knock jokes or teaching your parrot how to say 'penis'. The logic is simple. You laugh when you are happy. And you become happy when you laugh. Think about that for a minute. It works both ways.
#4 Coffee / Caffeine
This doesn't work for everyone. Some people drink coffee without no effects whatsoever. But for people like me, the experience of taking caffeine is basically like this. I admit there is a slump in moods right after the caffeine wears out, but when it kicks does kick in, the term 'legally addictive stimulant' takes on a whole new meaning. Obviously for health reasons, a lot of people have warned against taking too much coffee/caffeine. But hey, I did say these are short term 'quick-fix-mood-boosters'. Plus, I don't think anyone has ever been sent to rehab for 'caffeine addiction' right?
So ya, there you have it. Four little things that helps on days where the end couldn't come soon enough
Cheers everyone.
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