Ways to Raise Your Spirits

By Amy Winter

Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from symptoms of depression. Despite many efforts to curb these issues, our minds are simply too powerful to reverse themselves sometimes, and our chemical balances are out of our control.

The good news is that there are some things that you can naturally do to manipulate your happiness levels. None of these require taking medications, and none of them cost any money. They'll simply require some commitment and a willingness to believe that they'll help.

First of all, exercise is an automatic catalyst in this regard. Few people realize this since it often seems like work, but the benefits of exercise couldn't be more clear.

When you exercise, chemically induced hormones get released to the rest of your body. These are called endorphins, and they'll naturally raise your spirits and make you happy. It definitely makes sense to exercise for this reason.

You should also find activities that you really enjoy, as any hobbies will have a positive effect on your spirits. Not only will you enjoy your time spent on these hobbies, but they'll serve as a distraction to your otherwise negative feelings.

I've seen people completely depressed who temporarily have a lift in their spirits whenever they're occupied with their hobbies. They use these things as an escape, temporarily removing themselves from the world and lifestyles that ordinarily make them upset.

What you eat is just as important as anything else, and your diet can definitely play a role in your overall mental and emotional demeanor. Eating foods loaded with sugars and starches gives you a temporary lift in spirits, followed by a much stronger crash. These should be avoided.

Instead, you should opt for healthy and natural foods. Fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamins and minerals that your body may be lacking, and they'll go a very long way toward keeping your natural happiness levels high. - 30535

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