5 Ways To Get Out Of A Bad Mood

Shift your energy. 

Some days, you just find yourself in a funk that you can’t seem to shake, whether it’s because you stayed up too late watching Bridgeton, you had a fight with your mum, or your damn hormones just got you again. So here are 5 tried and tested ways to get you back in those high vibes for the next time you find yourself in a bad mood.

1. GO FOR A WALK

Honestly, there aren’t many problems a long walk can’t solve. I don’t know if it’s the fresh air, the physical movement, the feeling of sunshine on your face, or the combination of it all, but whatever it is—it works.

2. SCROLL THROUGH FUNNY MEMES

There is no better antidote to a bad mood than laughter. Whenever I’m in a funk, I get on Instagram, ten minutes later, and after tagging our friends in approximately 10,340 posts, we always feel better. 

3. JOURNAL

Journaling is one of my favourite self-development tools. Start by writing down five things you love about yourself (i.e. I am kind), then write down five things that you are grateful for about your life (i.e. I am grateful for my friends), and then five good things that happened in the last 24 hours, no matter how small. 

4. CALL YOUR BEST FRIEND

Vent, let it out, and then allow them to give you a new perspective while reminding you what a badass queen you really are.

5. MEDITATE

When we are in a bad mood, it is so easy to allow our minds to race with negative thoughts and imagine worst-case scenarios. Take a moment to find stillness so that you can give yourself the opportunity to simply reset.