Being stuck in a bad mood sucks! That bad vibe could last an hour, a day, or a week. In my friend group, I used to be the queen of bad moods. No one at fish would ever guess that college Marisa was gloomy AF. After a fews years of moody Marisa, I knew that it was time for change. And oh boy, do I feel better now!! Below are 5 steps to help pull your mind back to a place of happy and healthy thoughts.
Visualize Your Best Moments
Building positive momentum starts with your mind. Start by visualizing your most successful moments. Maybe it was the time you aced a presentation, or nailed that workout routine, or finally kissed that boy you’ve had a crush on. Remember those good moments. And remember those good emotions, the ones that made you feel happiness and joy. Realize that you created that moment and you will do so again.
Assess Your Environment
Your everyday environment has a lot to do with your emotional well-being. Write down 7 – 10 elements that are important for you to have in your daily life. Whether they’re in your home, office, or city/town. Ask yourself if the place you’re in matches some of the elements in your list. If not, work on bringing more of those elements into your life.
Hang Around Great People
Make an effort to befriend good people who support you – and make sure to do the same for them. You can make more friends by actively participating in activities you’re passionate about, like going to a language exchange or an entrepreneur-networking event. Remember, you are the company you keep.
Adopt Better Habits
Practice daily habits such as meditation, affirmations, exercising, visualizing, and reading. These small, daily improvements will make a big difference over time.
Take Action
Write out a goal you have for yourself, and figure out one small action you can take right now that gets you closer to achieving it. Having a long-term goal that can be achieved by accomplishing daily or weekly, short-terms goals will be the key to success.
