How do you boost your mood?

Other then prayer it sounds like keeping busy is a good way for you to lift your moods. I use to hate it when I was younger and people would say get out and do something or start doing something and your mood will change. Oh I would get mad and think they didn't understand but I guess they did because through the years I have changed a lot and I do find that if I force myself to do some house work even if I dont' feel like it, it helps big time.

Sounds like we just resolved that being busy might be the best way for anyone to boost their mood to being positive.

Oh, I didn't even notice that. I just typed what popped into my mind. I guess it helps for me to be busy, because when I'm in one of those moods, my mind makes the situation worse by thinking worse thoughts. It's those moments that I'm most vulnerable, after all. So I guess, it's a defense mechanism for me to get busy. I don't really know how house works does wonders for us. I remember I had a boss, who would clean the ENTIRE office when she was in one of those moods. We were happy that way, because she never raised her voice on us. And, we had a super sparkling office.

True and all these things work! I am now thinking after starting this conversation that maybe some people don't do these things and that is why they are always depressed. I know when I was younger and depressed I sat in my depression and couldn't see how by doing anything it was fix my low moods. But one day realized yes by doing things I wasn't feeling down. So I have learnt to get up and function.

I'm glad you also figured out that there is something that we can do about lifting our moods. for you!

Television is my best sleeping pill. This works well if there is something on tv I really want to watch...lol I would suggest letting your body go to sleep when it wants to and wake up when you want to and not set an alarm. It might be 15 minutes or an hour. Focus on the te program and nothing else. I mean it works great for me but not everyone is like me!

Alrighty then now we are talken. I would love to eat a chocolate bar and feel like I am back in the game. Nope, I might be smiling while eating that chocolate bar but in just a few short minutes I feel terrible in my body from the sugar and it makes me feel sleepy. But now taking a nap without the chocolate bar just might do it. I am going to give that a try in a few minutes. I will let you know how it turns out. Mind you there is a difference today, I am not really down. At least I don't think so; but I am tired, really tried and just want to do nothing but hide in my house and sleep. But I will set alarm to sleep no more then an hour and see what happens.

We sound so much a like. However my healthy coffee as helped a lot but also I am learning to not sit in the bad or low mood swings as well. It has been hard but lately find it easier. I know the coffee helps the depression but I still have to motivate myself to move my body. I hate exercise so I have not got there but I do more house work on a regular bases and do some crafts like knitting.

Music does work for me sometimes but not all the time. I guess it depends on how down I am. I will pay closer attention next time to see if this is true for me. Maybe music does help every time no matter how low my mood is.

Ah that is so nice to have people in our lives that lift our spirits. We should all be so blessed. I always wonder about people who don't.

Here you are again. I love what you say and yes it reminds me that I am always happier when I pray to start my day and to end my day with God in prayer. Thank you for reminding me of that.

You said,"The best way to boost the my moody feeling is that take a deep breath and think positive.Be optimistic and have fun,enjoy your life with God." I love that!

Do you live near the sea to enjoy it so easily. I would love that.

Oh yes, I love birds too. Today I had blue jays visit my yard so I brought them out some peanuts.

I have heard about the mood scents. I am not so sure they would work for me. Now food is a different thing. Of course food puts a smile on my face but for me it is not the best choice as my joy is short lived when inspired by food. You can imagine why?

Coffee is the first thing I do to boost my mood as well. I do love music but I haven't used it as a mood lifted for a long time; just for enjoyment. Now that I think about it I did use music a lot when I was younger. The main thing I do to get out of my blah mood after drinking my coffee to jump start me is to get busy. If I sit on my computer to long it doesn't help but if I just discipline myself to get off within the hour and then start house work I feel so much better in a short time. Have you thought about reading self help books on angry emotions?

Lucky partner! Does she know when you are down by the way you are kissing her? Just thought I'd ask? LOL. I wish I had said that one myself! Excellent!

Wow that is great that it only takes that long to get you out of a bad mood.

Sorry for the typo mood is Ir-repairable (No.5)