Part of the human experience is that we aren’t always in a state of bliss.  Things can come up in our day which can affect our mood.  Whether it makes us angry, or sad, or just plain bored.  The ebb and flow of emotion is completely normal and part of life.

However, let’s face it, being happy feels much better.  In order to bring your mood up, sometimes you need a little pick-me-up.  Here are some of the best ways to instantly lift your mood, and be smiling in no time.

Treat Yourself

Life can be full of to-do’s which keep us busy all day.  Without a little joy in our lives, we can start to become quickly bogged down by paying off loans, dealing with difficult customers, or even having to take care of our family.  It’s important to balance our lives with work and play in order to make ourselves feel joy.

Therefore, treating yourself can be a way of rewarding yourself for your efforts.  If you’re feeling down, consider buying yourself a nice meal, or going to do something that you really enjoy doing.

This way you can restore the balance between constantly giving energy, and start to receive a little for a change.

Go For a Walk or Run

When we are feeling blue, one of the worst things that you can do is to stay inactive.  When we sit in one place and continue to let our mood bring us down, we aren’t making any efforts to bring ourselves up.

Try to force yourself to get up and go even though it may be difficult. You may feel inclined to stay in one place and dwell on everything that’s going wrong in your life, however that isn’t going to do you any favors.

Instead, get up and get moving.  Go for a walk or a run to get your endorphins flowing.  Not only will you feel a surge of energy, but you’ll be healthier than if you just at around every time you felt blue.

Call a Friend or Family Member

Sometimes it can be difficult to ask for help.  For whatever reason, it may make your feel telling those that you love that you could use a hug.

However, you don’t necessarily have to announce that you’re feeling down.  Sometimes all it takes is a simple phone call to catch up with someone that you love.  You may find that you are smiling in just minutes, simply from their company.

Watch Something Funny

Turning on a movie or a funny video clip triggers pleasure sensors in your brain.  They say laughter is the best medicine, and it truly is.

Next time you’re feeling in the dumps, try to bookmark a few funny videos that get you smiling again.