Tips to help you boost your mood

Ever feel like you need a way to boost your mood? What have you tried in the past? Here are some easy (and cheap) ways to help boost your mood. What will you try?

• Buy a scratch ‘n win (or five). Even if you don’t win, the scratching process can be enjoyable!
• If you have a car, take it through the car wash. It’s an easy way to feel productive and derive satisfaction from the completed result.
• Go to a drop in yoga, spin or fitness class. Many studios will offer a free class for first timers.
• Treat yourself to a journal and write down what you’re feeling. Don’t judge what you write; do it for the therapeutic process, not the product.
• Browse Meetup groups and challenge yourself to attend one meetup in the next week.
• Go on a shopping spree at a thrift store!
• Download an audiobook or a new album.
• Make a donation to your local SPCA and ask if there are any friendly animals you can hold or play with. Pet therapy is becoming more and more popular.
• Buy a friend (or stranger) coffee.
• Offer to buy someone’s lunch.
• See if there’s a massage school in your area. Most will offer massages for $10-15.
• Watch a funny show or movie.
• Do some art work.
• Call a friend to just chat or maybe even go out.
• Treat yourself to a movie at the theatre and your favorite movie snack.