Advice and guidance about mood

Exercise can be excellent for reducing stress, boosting mood, and providing an outlet for anger or irritation. Even a short walk, stretching, or dancing can help to regulate your emotions when you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Having a place you can go when you’re upset, irritated, or overwhelmed can be helpful in managing your emotions. Creating a safe space for yourself, whether that’s a private room where you won’t be disturbed or going for a walk somewhere familiar, can give you the quiet and calm you need to relax and deescalate.

Even if you’re having a hard time finding it fun at the moment, doing something you would usually enjoy can have a positive impact on your mood long-term. Whether it’s creating art, watching a movie, listening to music, arranging to see friends, or eating a favourite meal, making time for things you enjoy is important even when you don’t necessarily feel like it.

It can be easy to allow changes in your mood to impact the way you view yourself. It’s important to remember that low mood doesn’t mean that you’re failing to cope and that mood swings don’t make you a bad person. Try practicing mindfulness and positive affirmations where you can.