Distance yourself from toxic people as they will bring you down faster than you can imagine, remember we are always influenced by those around us most of the time. If you’re around negative, toxic people who give off bad vibes, this will drain your mood. You will become a negative, toxic person yourself without even noticing the influence they have.

We are the usually the average of the 5 people we are around the most, if your around broke people you will be broke. If you’re around toxic people you will become toxic, etc..
So be wary of how other make you FEEL, take notice of your moods around people, your emotions in their presence. If you don’t feel right around these people, start cutting them off and putting yourself first. Your happiness could depend on it.

Force a smile if you’re feeling down, which sounds absolutely crazy and the opposite from actually feeling down. But science and statistics suggest that if we force a feeling/action, it will lead towards our bodies adapting to that feeling. Our bodies don’t know the difference between thoughts and emotions, so in theory you can help influence your mindset with your actions.

A BIG ass cheesy grin, ear to ear style and hold it. You’ll feel so silly, you may even look silly, but after a while of holding it you should start to feel more uplifted, your body will start to adapt. This same principle is true with comedies, uplifting music and exercise. You’re basically telling your body what to do and your mind will eventually follow.

Cut back or stop with the drink and drugs, ok this is very obvious to be fair but for anyone doubting. Drugs and alcohol serve as depressants in the vast majority of cases especially when abused and even more so when the participant is feeling low already. You will end up decreasing your mood even further once the drink or drugs wear off.

You are also at risk of decreasing your low feeling whilst on a substance, which would really suck. Remember happiness comes from within and is a long term emotional state, peaks of happiness from a substance won’t last long, or will be addictive.

Exercise – YES its just that simple, did you know when you exercise you release positive, happy chemicals in your body. These happy mood lifting chemicals Heighten and lift your mood. Thats why after going to the gym so many people feel energised, good or accomplished.

Happy chemicals are released when you exercise, the same way when you have sex… Naughty happiness, thats why the gym or working out can be addictive, similar to sex. It’s all about getting your body moving. You ever sit around all day and feel more tired… You see if you want energy and happiness, you’ve got to get up and get it in most cases.

Google: When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine.

Reconnect with nature or take some time out of life, Ok this sounds like I want you to run away and be a monk but I don’t. I am suggesting you take time out to value yourself, go for a walk in the woods, even go camping for some real down time. Give your brain time to calm down away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. 

Its about valuing yourself whilst switching off and yes that means switching off the phone, or not using social media. Let the brain ease, as always being plugged in automatically triggers your emotions and thoughts when you see things. Your brain reacts to what you.

Google: Being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones.

Helping others can help you, no seriously helping someone else can give you a sense of fulfilment or mental wellbeing. Years of dead end jobs, fights, drama and substance abuse fluctuated my inconsistent happiness, yet helping some homeless people really helped my become more emotional driven or open minded.

Helping others or being kinder can really put you in a position of power in your own life, you become more of who you was. Sounds strange but there has been studies that show, those who help others become happier within themselves. I can defiantly back this with my own experience in life. Try it out for yourself, buy a homeless person lunch, volunteer at an old age place, or just go feed some ducks! Whatever it is just help someone else and watch your spirit grow.