469-Light Moods

I'm not going to tell you to cheer up; I don't want to get punched in the face! But, I can tell you to practice the concept of light moods. Tune in today to learn more!

 

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Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day,  through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life. 

 

I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and saying “cheer up” to someone that doesn’t feel like being cheered up is, well, annoying.  And, you might get punched in the throat.  So I’m not going to do that.

 

But, what if you are like me, and you doom scrolled social media for too long or you watched the news or a press conference or something and you feel emotionally exhausted. Like the world is a dumpster fire and it feels like there is just nowhere to turn.  

 

That’s when you need a “cheer up”  If you’re open to it.  

 

The simplest way to change your mood -- disclaimer, we’re not talking about mental health, we’re talking about light moods.   

 

So the simplest way to change your mood is through acts of kindness toward others. You can start by sending a quick text to someone to brighten their day. Perhaps you write a quick note (or kindness card ;)) and put it in the mail.  You will feel a ping of happiness when you do it and you will shed unexpected happiness on another in a couple days.  How fun is that.  

 

The research also indicates that giving to a charity will quickly boost happiness.  Have you been meaning to give $5 to something?  Now is the time, if you want to feel a little cheered up.  Of, and it doesn’t matter how much you spend.  The science indicates the amount has no bearing on happiness. 

 

Maybe an intentional walk, some fresh air would cheer you up. 

 

We have to get out of the doom headspace.  Honestly, sometimes I do 10 jumping jacks or a quick dance party just because I need to shift this energy.  I can feel it.   It feels hopeless and that’s not where I like to be.  

 

If you can, volunteering in person is one way that really bumps up the happiness level.  It makes a big impact on your satisfaction and joy meters.  

 

Making a gratitude list will also help you cheer up! So many things.  So many ideas.  

 

You can do one or all of these, you can layer them and add and expand.      

 

I invite you to save this Cheer-Up episode for future use, it might help.  And of course, if you are not subscribed, hit that subscribe button wherever you listen. 

 

And remember, kindness is contagious. 

 

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