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Ways To Feel Better About Yourself Right Now
Eat Healthier
Regularly eating foods that are filled with nutrients can help you feel more positive and energetic. You will feel better mentally too.
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Spend Time Outdoors
Spending time outside of your apartment can lift your mood.
If you are unable to get outside, add greenery to your space, for some plant therapy.
Volunteer
People who volunteer are likely to have higher self-esteem, psychological well-being, and happiness.
Help someone else out who really needs it.
Eat Healthier
Regularly eating foods that are filled with nutrients can help you feel more positive and energetic. You will feel better mentally too.
Practice Gratitude
Research suggests that writing regularly in your gratitude journal can increase your well-being and overall life satisfaction.
Negative Self-Talk
Don't say things to yourself that you would not say to a loved one.
If you want to feel better about yourself, change how you think about yourself.
Dress Up
What you wear affects how you feel.
Wear the clothes in your closet that makes you feel pretty and confident.
Smile More Often
When your brain senses that you're using your muscles to smile, it's assuming that it must be happy about something.
Smile, even if you don't always feel like it.
Accept Your Status
Rather than comparing yourself to others and finding the disadvantages you feel you're faced with, acknowledge your own path.
Consciously look for the advantages of where you are.
Exercise More
It's hard to ignore how essential exercising is for you to feel happier.
The first 20 minutes of exercise provide most of the health benefits.
Meditate
Meditation allows more rational thinking to take the place of anxiety.
Start the day with meditation by simply letting go of your thoughts.
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Play fetch with Fido or sneak in a few cuddles with your kitten.
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Count your blessings
There’s nothing like a little thankfulness to boost your mood. Research shows expressing gratitude can make you happier.
Try writing down three things you’re thankful for at the end of each night.
Remind yourself how great you are
Studies show self-acceptance is crucial to a happier life, but it’s a habit we barely practice.
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Learn Something New
Go into every day with the hope to come out with new knowledge and insight into the world.
End every day knowing you’re just a bit smarter than yesterday and you’ll have a lot more to contr...
Exercise Every Day
The smallest workout, such as a walk around the block or a light yoga class can be beneficial.
After a workout, one can always feel a difference in mood, composure, and energy levels.
You’re your own best cheerleader
Talk to yourself using “you.”
Psychologists have found that telling yourself, “you’re doing great” is better for improving your attitude and behavior than telling yourself, “I’m doing great”.
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- Let your body do the talking. Body language and facial expressions can be just as important as your words. Your posture is key.
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