Boost Your Mood

The winter is seemingly dragging on. Warm then cold, then warm then cold. I can’t complain about the sunshine in Alabama, compared to Germany the sun shines in abundance here. But man am I yearning for the Caribbean vacation! SUNSHINE HERE I COME! I thought I’d post some tips here on how I boost my mood and increase my energy!

• Exercise- go to the gym, watch a video online, take a walk, DO SOMETHING
• Meditate- yes calm your mind and take some time to relax, tune into Insight Timer or Headspace or one of my meditations in the search section of this group
• Write in your journal; kairos moments- moments where time stands still- from your day or things you are grateful for today because if you really pay attention you’ll find a lot to be grateful for
• Go out into nature, take a slow walk without an agenda, or sit in stillness and listen
• If the sun is shining, but it’s cold or rainy or windy out, open the blinds and lie in the sunshine and warmth streaming in
• Put on your favorite essential oil or diffuse in your room (lavender is calming, peppermint is uplifting- more on essential oils in later posts)
• Try doing a breath practice called breath of joy – also on my YouTube channel; hey GO SUBSCRIBE )
• Get off social media (Yeah I said it) Take a break from hearing about people and their political opinions, how “perfect” their life is, and yes… yoga class times
• Nourish your body with something healthy to eat, avoid alcohol and coffee to lift you up
• Listen to your favorite music (and not the sad sappy crap) and sing and dance like nobody is watching
• Get out and laugh with your favorite friend and maybe squeeze in a hug too
• Clean out a drawer or closet (getting rid of shit makes me feel amazingly lighter)
• Get a good night sleep or take a nap
• Pet your pet (if you don’t have one, volunteer at an animal shelter)
• Volunteer or help a friend or stranger and do a kindness (kind acts make your mood instantly better)
• SMILE (force it if you have to)
• Draw, color, paint, or any other expression of your creativity to uplift your mood
• If your mood is lasting a while, reach out to a therapist or give me a call (I do virtual sessions now)

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The yoga therapy model offers a variety of unique, comprehensive, and individualized treatment plans set to obtain the client’s goals, in conjunction with other forms of treatment, by looking at the whole person – physical, mental, energetic, spiritual, and intellectual body.  A trained yoga therapist will explore diet and exercise, habitual patterns, lifestyle, posture, energy levels, emotional traumas, and physical abilities/injuries in order to treat all aspects of the client’s needs.  A yoga therapist might also be considered a lifestyle management expert or exercise and wellness specialist. Yoga therapy may be used to treat existing mental and physical health issues, but is also used in prevention of disease and health maintenance. Schedule a private consult today. Or try a class with me to take a mindful moment here.