"Break Free from Bad Moods"

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Simple Tips to Chase those Blues away...

Play with your pet: I call it “schmoozling” , but playing with your dog (or cat for that matter) can really allow you to escape your stress, even if its for a short while. And not just that, the act of looking after or giving love to your pet or any loved one is actually proven to be therapeutic to lifting those spirits.


Eat Right: you literally are what you eat. And a healthy diet is not just good for the body, its also good for the mind. Load up on those fruits, whole grains and veggies, which are actually shown to improve the mood and watch those sugary, high-fat foods people. In fact studies have shown that vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty acids are specifically helpful in beating the effects of depression. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in nuts, dark green veggies, flaxseed, salmon, and tune. Seafood and low-fat dairy products are also rich sources of B-12.The mind body connection is far more real that you and I give it credit for.

Cutting the caffeine: No need to panic people, I am not saying you need to banish those hot cups of java from your lives completely. But do you really need that third cup? Research has shown that too much caffeine can cause feelings of nervousness and anxiety. And really, is stress something you need to add more of to your life? Controlling the coffee will keep you jitter-free, not to mention give you a better nights sleep allowing you to wake up feeling calm and rested.

Hit the gym: Exercise is truly a great blues-buster. Not only do you get to sweat out the stress from your daily grind, you feel fantastic (thanks to those lovely endorphins), look better, and even sleep better, guaranteeing you will see that light at the end of the tunnel. And no, you don’t have to run a marathon. Choose from a brisk run, a dancing class, aerobics, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, even swimming! So what are you waiting for? Save your money, skip the shrink, therapy and pills, and just get moving. :)