- How to boost your mood

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aven't you feel like anything is going well in your day, that there are a lot of problems going on around you, that you don't like what you are wearing or your hair or basically anything and everyone seems to be against you? Well, guess what? You are NOT alone, and these can be easily change with 5 easy steps:

1. Play some of your favourite music: The page I always use is www.8tracks.com why? Because i am the kind of person that easily gets bored and in here I can find new music or genders that are not common in my country or in the radio stations near me, however, even if you like to listen a specific artist you can search his/her/their name(s) or tags and you will have tons of different options. 

2. Text/Chat with a close friend or relative: If you are a women you know that the bond with a "bestie" is unique, according to an study by UCLA on friendship among women they suggests that friendships between women are special. They shape who we are and who we are yet to be. They soothe our tumultuous inner world, fill the emotional gaps in our marriage, and help us remember who we really are. By the way, they may do even more. Scientists now suspect that hanging out with our friends can actually counteract the kind of stomach-quivering stress most of us experience on a daily basis. Find more of this study here. This works on guys too!!

3. Realize that you’re blessed: You are alive, aren't you? (Otherwise it will be really creepy if you are reading this LOL). Miracles are everywhere, in the smile of a kid, in the sun shining, in the drops of the rain falling, in a song, in your breathing system, in the trees, in vegetables, look around for a few minutes and notice that your troubles may not be as big as you think, being THINK the key word, what you continuously give attention or thoughts is your reality, this is why the change must come from our inner self, from our minds, think you are ok, that there are people that couldn't read this article for so many reasons and you are fortunate. Be loved, by yourself.

4. Eat something healthy: I said something healthy because the common food associated with mood is chocolate and let me tell you that if you eat chocolate obviously it will make you feel good immediately BUT only for a few minutes when the effect of caffeine + fat + chocolate are gone of your system, so instead of eating chocolate, try to have a snack that is low-fat, low-protein and high-carbohydrate. The effect of a high-carbohydrate food will increase the serotonin hormone which is the queen of boosting your mood. Some examples of healthy snacks are:

- Popcorn (natural air-pop)

- Whole wheat bread with natural jam

- 1 banana

- Almonds

- Oatmeal

Note: If you REALLY need to eat chocolate, pick the ones that are darker, low-fat, and have less sugar on it! It will still make the job.

5. Do something for you: Instead of being stick to your laptop, cellphone, TV, disconnect of the digital world and do something for YOU. Take a long shower, make a little spa at home, get a facial, take a walk, read your favorite book. It only takes 1 hour of your day and you will notice the difference. 

Bonus: Watch this video 

Hope these steps were useful and that it really helped you to boost your mood. If you liked this blog  please share and/or comment. Stay tune for the next Easy 5 by MO.