{"id":22614,"date":"2013-10-21T20:44:53","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T04:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=22614"},"modified":"2013-10-21T20:44:53","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T04:44:53","slug":"5-little-known-ways-instantly-put-great-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/5-little-known-ways-instantly-put-great-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Little Known Ways to Instantly Put Yourself In a Great Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The internet is awash with great tips on how to improve your life, your mood and everything in between. The thing is – we already know most of this stuff.<\/p>\n

Go for a long walk in the sunshine.<\/p>\n

Arrange to have lunch with your friends.<\/p>\n

Head to the gym and get those endorphins flowing.<\/p>\n

Start the day with some great sex.<\/p>\n

These are all good ideas but it\u2019s time to think outside the box a little. What if it\u2019s pouring with rain outside? That won\u2019t put you in a great mood. What if your friends are all busy today? That won\u2019t help. What if you have an injury or aren\u2019t feeling too well? The gym is a no go. What if you have nobody to wake up to in the mornings?<\/p>\n

Aha!<\/p>\n

This is the perfect opportunity to start the day on your own terms, so here are 6 little known ways to instantly put yourself in a great mood (that you can do right now).<\/p>\n

1. Wear your best clothes<\/b><\/p>\n

Most people save their best gear for special occasions and nights out. Think about how crazy that is for a second. You\u2019re spending a considerable amount of cash (presumably) on a dress or a top that only ever sees action once every 6 months!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s insane.<\/p>\n

Everyone reading this right now has a favourite item of clothing. I\u2019m willing to bet that even though it\u2019s your favourite, you barely even wear it.<\/p>\n

Go to your wardrobe right now and put it on. You have the right to look your best 24\/7.<\/p>\n

2. Take a day off work<\/b><\/p>\n

When was the last time you had a day off? Weekends don\u2019t count.<\/p>\n

Society has forced onto us the idea that we have to be on our deathbed to have a day off work, but do you know what? Not all illnesses are visible. Sometimes our brain needs a rest too. Stress and anxiety are legitimate conditions that require our attention and the symptoms can often be greatly reduced simply by taking ourselves out of the firing line.<\/p>\n

I know you may feel guilty about \u2018deceiving\u2019 your colleagues but you owe it to yourself to take a sick day once in a while.<\/p>\n

Do it today!<\/p>\n

3. Realise how lucky you really are<\/b><\/p>\n

There were times in the past when I would curse my supposed back luck. Jobs that I applied for were turning me down, girls that I asked out were rejecting me and regardless where I looked, other people seemed to be having it easy.<\/p>\n

That was until I started to pay attention to this homeless guy that I used to pass every day. I would wonder what his story was \u2013 where he came from and why he had nowhere to live.<\/p>\n

It hit me like a freight train.<\/p>\n

My \u2018troubles\u2019 were nothing compared to this man. I had a roof over my head. I was a guitarist in my own fledgling band. I had my friends, family and until recently, I was in a long term relationship, thus I didn\u2019t need a new girlfriend. I had my freedom \u2013 both physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n

Every day take 2 minutes out of whatever it is that you do, and just look around. Look at how the trees are swaying in the wind, watch the birds as they go about their daily business, feel your heart as it works to keep you alive.<\/p>\n

Become present and clear your thoughts. Focus on the here and now \u2013 not on your stresses.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re alive, you have your health, you have a roof over your head, you have friends and you are you.<\/p>\n

Stop focusing on what you don\u2019t have and take a second to realise what you do have.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re luckier than you think.<\/p>\n

4. That one thing you spend your days dreaming about \u2013 do it!<\/b><\/p>\n

I\u2019m willing to bet that most of you spend your days stuck in some weary, uninspiring job that you just cannot wait to run away from. I\u2019m also guessing that a good portion of your time spent at work is in some kind of fantasy land of your own creation. A place where you can escape the tedium and focus on the things you wish you were doing instead.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s exciting.<\/p>\n

You feel alive.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re living the life you truly want, if only for a brief moment. Until your draconian boss brings you out of your fantasy with a \u2018come on, we have a deadline \u2013 it has to be done by 5!\u2019<\/p>\n

Urgh.<\/p>\n

But your fantasy; whatever it is, you owe it to yourself to make a start on it right now. It doesn\u2019t matter how ridiculous the dream, it is your dream and you can begin your journey this very second.<\/p>\n

Do you want to be a Popstar? Search online for some singing lessons. Do you want to travel the world? Start plotting your route. Do you see yourself on the New York Times Bestsellers list? Write that first page.<\/p>\n

Whatever it is \u2013 do it now!<\/p>\n

5. Seriously, get off the internet!<\/b><\/p>\n

Of course, don\u2019t go just yet. You\u2019re reading an awesome article on an awesome site \u2013 take your time and look around, but once you\u2019re done, try going the rest of the day with that laptop closed.<\/p>\n

Turn off your phone too while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll feel great, trust me!<\/p>\n

———-<\/b><\/p>\n

Jamie is a guitar teacher, writer and blogger who hates the typical 9-5 existence. After quitting his boring retail job to enter the world of guitar tuition, he created\u00a0Psycholocrazy<\/a>\u00a0to document his thoughts and struggles as he takes on societies norms armed with nothing more than his cheeky wit and undeniable charm! Go ahead and grab his\u00a0free 33 page ebook<\/a>\u00a0and find out how to quit your job and live life on your own terms too.<\/em><\/p>\n

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