Prevention

3 Ways to Boost Your Mood Naturally

Prevention

Updated 23 March 2014 at 8:45 pm

1. Embrace cooking

Leading integrative-medicine expert Dr Andrew Weil says that the simple act of organising, preparing and creating a delicious home-cooked meal can neutralise a negative mental state.
Chop chop!

2. Rethink retail therapy

We get more bang for our happiness buck when we purchase experiences, such as holidays or concerts, instead of material goods that just pile up (and up), explains psychologist Miriam Tatzel, PhD.

3. Let the sunshine in

In a study of almost 500 women, those who exposed themselves to the most sunlight—particularly in the morning—reported better moods and sleep. Try eating breakfast near a window, and let the sun work its magic!

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1. Embrace cooking

2. Rethink retail therapy

3. Let the sunshine in

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