7 Surprisingly Quick And Easy Ways To Feel Happier

Changing your mood can be surprisingly quick and easy when you have the right tools, strategies, and methods.

All of us have days were mentally, we might not feel so great. You just wish you were in a better mood.  You've had days like that, haven't you? Perhaps you tried to get yourself into a better state of mind but struggled to achieve it.

Sometimes we get stuck in our own emotional dumps and forget how easy it is to feel happier, so here are seven simple ways to lift your mood. Many people have found them useful. Some of them may surprise you!

1. Go for a walk.

Most people know that going for a short daily walk is one of the best forms of exercise. When you are feeling down it is even more beneficial. Imagine going into a natural environment with plants and birds. What do you notice first? The different shades of greenery, the fresh smell of country air, the sounds of birds, the sunlight shining through the trees? Doesn’t the thought of it, raises your vibrational frequency? So,yes….. GET UP, Take a stroll, Get some air, and Feel Better!

2. Listen to quality music.

Music can shift a listener's state within moments. In fact, the healing powers of music can be nearly magical. Whether you’re wanting to reduce pain or stress, or just improve your mental performance abilities, playing “Feel Good Music” can definitely be a quick mood booster and music therapy.

3. Open yourself to trying something new.

Being open to trying something new can open your world up to a life of endless possibilities of joy and happiness. Doing something new takes courage, it takes you completely out of your comfort zone, and it forces you to grow! So whether reading a different type of book or taking yourself out on a date, experiencing new experiences are sure to make you feel proud and satisfied.

4. Find something to laugh at.

Laughter is one of the best ways to lift your spirits. Find a humorous book, watch a comedy, or, hang out with positive minded people, who will increase the feeling of laughter and happiness.

5. Simple breathing meditation.

Breathing meditation is a great exercise that you can do anywhere.  Simply allow yourself to sit comfortably with your back straight. Now close your eyes and become aware of the flow of air into and out of your nostrils. That's all there is to it. Do this for 10-15 minutes. Notice how pleasantly surprised you can be at how you feel afterward.

6. Doodling for the fun of it.

Most people can remember when they were young and used to doodle for hours. Kids love drawing silly little pictures. Drawing is not just for kids or artists.  Whoever you are, get some pens, pencils, crayons or whatever you have and just draw for the fun of it. Notice how your state of mind shifts.

7. Do something kind for others.

I don’t know about you guys, but for me, giving and helping others always leave me feeling a sense of pleasure within. Showing generosity boosts your mood, your self- esteem, as well as increase your immune system. Giving helps you keep things in perspective, it gives you a sense of purpose, and it makes you feel good.

These are all pretty simple. There's nothing profound or life changing, but when all you need is a quick pick me up, these may be just the thing you need. Putting simple ideas, methods, tools and techniques into action will help you achieve change more quickly and easily, helping you to live a more abundant and happy life.

How to Love Yourself

I'm sure you've heard this statement a lot of times : You Need To First Love Yourself. But what does that truly mean?  Well.... loving yourself means learning how to treat yourself like a loving parent would treat his child. When you are an adult, you still have an Inner Child inside of you. These are you emotions, and with these emotions, you have to learn how to respect and how to handle them to properly take care of this inner child.

When you are not aware of your inner child, you live in an adult world like a 3-4 year old child. You feel all alone, afraid of the world, not knowing what to do, where to ask for help, or how to protect yourself. This is a difficult way of being. You always feel afraid, fearful, doubtful, and tired. It's extremely hard trying to survive as a child in a grown up world. You will feel feel angry, afraid , and lost most of the time.

But why is that? Because nobody takes care of that little child inside of you. All these big emotions are attempts from your Inner Child to get your attention. The worst feeling in the world is being unloyal to one's self.

 So....you have to learn how to be a loving parent towards yourself.

What does that mean? First you need to develop an Inner Mother. If you were lucky and had a loving caring mother, you can use her as an example. Otherwise, you need to invent or create this Inner Mother, which is your feminine caring energy. Everytime  you have an emotion, Your inner mother should ask your inner child, " What happened, my baby?" Listen to what your Inner Child has to say. Then go on with the dialogue. Inner Mother says, " Come Here, in my arms! I Love you as you are. I Love you with what you feel." Doing that, the heaviness of the emotions will drop.

You also have to develop your Inner Father, who's there to protect you and act for you in the outside world. Your Inner Father, is your male energy, which enables you to make decisions, to take action, to follow your inner guidance  ( which is located in your inner child, also called intuition) and to manifest your child's desires in the world.

Of course your inner child, mother, and father are all parts of yourself.  It's a model to understand what's happening inside of you and how you can learn to love yourself. Loving yourself is listening to your inner child, taking those emotions seriously, understanding those feelings, and taking action in the desired direction. Loving yourself is having this dialogue with yourself every morning when you open you eyes, every evening when you go to bed, and every time you have an emotion.

Loving yourself is building a strong inner connection with yourself. It is creating your own loving family, within you. Wherever you go, from now on,go with your inner family. YOU are not alone. YOU are loved and protected. You listen to yourself and take care of that precious little child that has been waiting so long to get your attention and love.

This is Inner Healing...... truly loving one’s self!!!