Fast ways to boost your mood when moving on after divorce

When you have just come through a life change like divorce, bereavement or redundancy it is likely that you are not getting the right dose of endomorphines to be a happy bunny!This can lead to depression if you don’t regularly stimulate your ‘happy’ cells and here's how to do it

•  Make a list of all the events in your life that have made you happy. Think hard and   take time to do it. Include big events like the    birth of your child or your graduation as well as smaller events like the time you watched the sun go down on that holiday in Greece! Go through your happy list to cheer yourself up whenever you need to.

•  Go through your music and make a tape (download to your ipod if you have one) of your favorite upbeat tunes to play whenever you need cheering up. You know the ones I mean. The ones that get your toes tapping immediately you hear them.

•  Make a list of things that will give you a sense of happiness and well-being and don’t cost much. Choose something off your list every time your mood needs a boost

•  Get moving. Go for a walk, cycle ride or whatever exercise you prefer when we exercise 'happy hormones' are released into our body and that makes us feel better.

•  Watch a funny film. Sister Act and Bridget Jones’s Diary do it for me. What movies trigger your giggles?

•  Find Some Funny Videos on You Tube. There are plenty to choose from!

•  Most of us have a friend who has a great sense of humour. Give them a call and tell them you need cheering up.

•  Play a game like Soduku, trivial pursuit, or word games. Distraction can lift your mood.  There are places online where you can find    these games for free. The purpose is to take your mind off  whatever was bothering you by diverting your attention somewhere else

'Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.' Grouch Marx

Comments

[Austin divorce lawyers]

Hi,
I think divorce is really very horrible thing and most of the times it ruins the families and some times future. So i think it is better to prevent this thing. I think it is only possible through the proper communication between both the partners. Anyways keep sharing your thoughts.