Living in a city away from most of my friends and family, on top of spending majority of my days at home, can lead to some serious dips in my mood. Which is why I’ve compiled a list of things that instantly boost my mood when I’m feeling down. Choosing to do one of these things never fails to cheer me up, so I wanted to share them in case you too need to instantly boost your mood every once in a while!
Create – Journal, draw, paint, write, color, doodle
Get outside – Take a walk, sit on your porch, breathe in the fresh air
Read the bible – Flip to a random page and read a few passages, go through a devo, or reread some of your favorite verses
Change your outfit – Switch up what you’re wearing to switch up your mood
Laugh – Pull up a funny picture/video in your camera roll, recount a funny moment with a friend, or rewatch your favorite Instagram reel or TikTok (Just don’t get stuck watching videos for 2 hours!)
Pray – Quiet your mind and say hi to God, give Him your worries, thank Him for your blessings
Stretch – Realign your body and let go of the built up stress and tension
Wash your face or put on a little makeup – Self care, as cliche as it’s become, can help
Make a gratitude list – List the things in your life that you’re grateful for
Let the sunshine in – Open the blinds and, if it’s nice enough, open the windows and let some fresh air in
Dance – Turn on your favorite music, move your body, make up new dance moves, laugh at yourself
Complete a task – Check something off your to-do list and get a little dose of dopamine through accomplishment
Call someone – Talk to someone you love about what’s on your mind, or just have a light-hearted conversation about nothing at all
Make a home cooked meal – Throw something together with the random ingredients you have at home or try to recreate a dish from your favorite restaurant
Light a candle – There’s something about the ambiance of the candle flame and your favorite scent wafting through the air
I’d love to hear what you do when you need a quick mood boost! I’m always looking for new ideas to add more joy into my day!
I love you and I’m praying you find some genuine joy today!
– Jenn
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