Boost Your Mood Instantly:
Say Cheese
Many of us are watching our waistlines, but cutting too much fat
from your diet may increase cholecystokinin, a hormone that makes
your mood nose dive! So grab a protein rich slice of cheese and
it'll chase the grouchies away fast.Stand
Tall No Slouching
Slouching causes shallow breathing, limiting the flow of oxygen to
your brain and blocking out happy feelings. So stand up straight it
will change your perspective...
Order a Caffeine Rich Pick Me Up
A small amount of caffeine spurs the release of dopamine, a
neurotransmitter that makes you feel good!
Clam Down Quickly
Take a brisk walk! By taking a short 15 minute walk you'll calm down
a lot faster than by trying to sit calmly and regain your thoughts.
Groggy Feeling?
The scent of cinnamon stimulates the brain's reticular activating
system an area that wakes you up by increasing blood flow and
getting more oxygen to the brain and muscles. Stir your next cup of
tea or coffee with a cinnamon stick!
Feeling Blue?
Spritz on some floral perfume, it's an instant mood booster!
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