Tips to feeling better

Tips to feel better

1. Try new things. It can feel great to try one little thing that you would not normally do. It can be anything like making a bowl of pudding.
2. Be silly. Find the time to be a kid. Play a silly game on your phone. It can help release tension.
3. Sleep. Get seven or eight hours of sleep. Click here for sleep tips.
4. Be helpful to others. It can feel good to feel like your're contributing something. Helping someone can make a big difference. Click here for some ideas.
5. Disconnect. Give yourself a break, chill out, and be with yourself. Give your brain a rest. Alerts are great at breaking focus and can be distracting. Try keeping your phone out of sight for a while. If you’re on a deadline, put your phone on “do not disturb,” move your tablet to a desk drawer, and close your email.
6. Optimism. Think positive! Studies show that optimism can reduce stress and make you more productive. 
7. Congratulate Yourself. Pat yourself on the back! Reflect on your recent accomplishments. Then, make a point to congratulate yourself.
8. Let happiness in. Attitude has a lot to do with how happy you are. If you wake up in a bad mood, you're not giving happiness a chance. Your attitude toward your day, especially when you first wake up, has a lot to do with how much happiness you'll be letting in that day. Just be aware, having a negative attitude is a happiness blocker.

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