Once in a while I wake up in a bad mood and don’t really know why. Could be anything from my cat stepping on my head at 3am and then meowing repeatedly as if so laugh at my discomfort, to over sleeping. The way we all get ourselves in a better mood differ and mine usually has something to do with REALLY loud music or (see post below). If you’re not sure how to pick yourself up there are some tricks that have been discovered that might surprise you! Click the jump and SMILE!
#1.) Talking to a Stranger Might Help. A study at the University of British Columbia found that even short interactions with someone new can put people in a better mood. They think it’s because we PRETEND to be cheerful when we’re around new people. And just PRETENDING to be happy can make you FEEL happy.
#2.) Talk to Someone Who’s in a GOOD Mood. Happy people are pretty much the most annoying thing in the world when YOU’RE not happy. But a recent study found that both happiness and depression might be contagious. Obviously not in the way the FLU is contagious. But being around happy people tends to improve your mood which isn’t surprising.
#3.) You’re Better at Spotting a Lie. Researchers in Australia found that when you’re in a good mood, you tend to be more trusting and easier to fool. And when you’re in a bad mood, you’re more skeptical.
#4.) You’re Less Likely to Be Superstitious. That’s according to “The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology”. When you’re happy, you’re more likely to follow your gut, even when it’s not rational.
#5.) You’re Not the Only One. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 9.5% of American adults suffer from mood disorders, including depression.
Anxiety disorders are a separate category. About 18% of Americans have some sort of issue with anxiety.
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