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5 ways to feel better

21 May 2009 34 Comments

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Every now and then we all feel blue. The reasons might be different. Valid or even not sensible, but it does not really matter because before you figure out how to improve your own mood you will not be able to fix whatever problem it was that caused it. Now here at The Colors Magazine we suggest you 5 ways to feel better.

  • Get a pet

Now, don’t say a big no before you read till the end. Yes, there are sure disadvantages of having a pet at home. They need care, they need food and they need you to go for a walk with them. Several times a day. Soon enough they decide they are your master and you are their slave. More over they are expensive and create a lot of mess. But we still tell you, get a pet. A cat, a dog, a pony after all if you can afford this. Different surveys have proved that communication with pets reduces the level of cortisol, stress hormone and encourages producing of chemical serotonin, happiness hormone. So if you want to feel better, 10-15 minutes of playing with your pet would do the trick. But if you still are not convinced and don’t want to get a pet, you can “borrow” your friend’s or neighbor’s animal.

  • Smile

A smile can brighten the darkest day. You know it, we know it, but we all forget about it when we feel low. How can someone smile when he/she is buried under the weight of their own problems. Force yourself. Scientists proved that smile activates spots in our brain responsible for happiness.
Someone once said “You haven’t lost your smile at all, it’s right under your nose. You just forgot it was there”. It’s now time to remember.

We are what we eat. And our mood is what we are. Logically our mood is what we eat. No wonder chocolate makes us happy. Everyone knows the “I feel good” feeling produced by chocolate. Chocolate does not contain serotonin, the happiness hormone, but it has tryptophan, a serotonin precursor, that the brain can transform into serotonin.
One more “feel good” source is Brazil nut. It is rich on selenium, the lack of which could cause depression. And if in addition to it you will drink neat orange juice which contains folates, you will not have to worry about serotonin level in your body.

  • Touch someone

Human touch does magic. That is why since long we are used to give hugs to the person who is not feeling well. Some scientists insist that human touch can increase the endorphine level, lower blood pressure, heart rate and make you relax.
But who cares about what scientists say. A hug is a hug, isn’t it?

  • Take pencils

The best way to get rid of your bad mood is to paint it, to draw it, to let it get out of your head and heart. The more you work on your “picture” the more chances are there to feel better.
This is of course not a complete list of things which could make you feel better. But we believe that at least one of them will work for you. If not, get back to us and we feel find new ways.

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34 Comments »

  • Ankur said:

    Get a pet
    I cant

    Smile
    Its not coming

    Eat in a right way
    I can eat a log of junk

    Touch someone
    I have no one to even feel the touch

    Take pencils
    I cant draw

    Any more… :P
    or means i cant get out of blue!! :)

    look i just smiled… :)))

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    # 21 May 2009 at 3:45 pm
  • Arv said:

    Nice blog mate :)

    I like the smiles and touch anytime.. they always have the healing effect :)

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    # 21 May 2009 at 3:46 pm
  • AMALBOSE said:

    nice post…
    but well.. Ive tried to force a smile on my face whenever i feel down, but it just wont come.
    And the eating thing, i dont think it ll work for me coz i dont really care of what or how i eat.. i just do something to get my tummy full.
    i drawing and it has definitely helped me to change my mood. when you get deep into your work ull forget everything and after that ull feel much better..
    thanks for the tips.. :-)

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    # 21 May 2009 at 4:53 pm
  • Jeeves said:

    Nice one:) Like this one.

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    # 21 May 2009 at 5:05 pm
  • Akanksha said:

    Hi !!!

    I’ve been away for long as i ws a bit buzy with work!
    This new place is absolutely rocking! I just love it…Everything about this is just so awesome…And i must say, I really love the colors spread all around! Great work dear! :)

    Coming to the post, I would agree to chocolate, human touch and painting :)
    Pets…well, I stay away from animals :)

    Would want to add ‘writing’ to the list of tings that can make one happy!

    Stay happy and keep writing :)

    Hugs!
    Akanksha

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    # 21 May 2009 at 7:04 pm
  • Priya Joyce said:

    i badly need a pet..wen i had my cat i wasn’t this sad:(

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    # 21 May 2009 at 7:45 pm
  • pavi said:

    woo hoo! colorful website indeed!

    im off to read the 10 ways to not sleep @ work…thts the need of the hour for me!

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    # 21 May 2009 at 11:07 pm
  • The Colors Magazine (author) said:

    @ Ankur:
    ar least you smiled, so it is worth it!!

    @ Arv:
    glad you liked it :) Yup, they always do have this healing effect.

    @ AmalBose:
    you know, it is the question of perception and the mindset, once you change the way you think about some things, for example about the food, it will be different. it is not about liking the food, it is more about some types of food containing elements which might make your body produce the “happiness” hormone

    @ Jeeves:
    i am glad you did :)

    @ Akanksha:
    i should have thought about writing, helps a big deal :)
    thanks for reminding. And its great to see you here :)

    @ PJ:
    I understand, sweets. I know how bad you felt back then.

    @ Pavi:
    welcome here, hope to see you more often :)

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    # 22 May 2009 at 9:28 am
  • Yamini Meduri said:

    i really liked the TOUCH point …it really is true..!!

    Nice work seen out here Lena…Waiting for many more..!!

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    # 22 May 2009 at 9:59 am
  • Sourish said:

    wow…

    but I am a no no with pets :P

    rest all I do them regularly :P

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    # 22 May 2009 at 11:15 am
  • Devil said:

    Good post…… i knw those tips can wrk wonders…..
    :( smetimes things r too mechanical…

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    # 22 May 2009 at 2:00 pm
  • Doug said:

    cool post. getting a pet works wonders!

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    # 22 May 2009 at 6:24 pm
  • sawan said:

    I liked the “Eat in a right way” section the best. it was so informative!! really.. but wut is brazil nut? hvnt hrd of it before!

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    # 22 May 2009 at 11:17 pm
  • Anna said:

    I can follow almost all, but no pets yet. But you know Matthew loves dogs, when he sees one, and the bigger the dog the greater laughter from him. May be one day, lol….btw your photo makes me already happy. Anna :)

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    # 22 May 2009 at 11:21 pm
  • priya said:

    Congrats on ur new magazine and way to go.

    Hugs make someone happy and do hug only when the other person feels ok. Not many like to get too close.

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    # 23 May 2009 at 12:47 am
  • The Colors Magazine (author) said:

    @ Yamini:
    yup, touch can work wonders :)
    Would love to see you more often here :)

    @ Sourish:
    you scared of pets? :P

    @ Devil:
    yup, sometimes we dont let feelings out and just do our routine… maybe thats the reason why many forget what it means to be happy.

    @ Doug:
    it sure does :) like the rest of the tips too :)

    @ Anil:
    you could have tried google or wikipedia :P

    @ Anna:
    and he is not scared at all? thats amazing :) then am sure you could try to get a dog after a while when Matthew grows older :)

    @ Priya:
    yup, right, not many like to get close, but we do get these things from the closest friends, not just from anyone, right? :)

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    # 24 May 2009 at 8:11 pm
  • Suresh Kumar said:

    When I really feel down, I would call my best pal or my sis and talk with them for hours…

    Pet… I do have one now… But he is a very naughty cat…

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    The Colors Magazine

    it works the best to talk to people who love you and care about you :)

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    # 25 May 2009 at 4:56 am
  • Dphat said:

    Cool layout. Not to mention Colorful as per your namesake.

    :)

    Smile & touch. yep so true.

    Bloghopped from damselindistress. My first time: hi!!

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    The Colors Magazine

    thanks a lot for coming инбф hi to you too!! :)

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    # 25 May 2009 at 6:33 am
  • Venelyn said:

    You’ve got very helpful tips, but i am no pet lover. i hate the furs, it gives me allergens.

    but to be touched by someone who loves you and whom you love gives a wonderful feeling of being relieved from any pain or heartaches. the feelings can’t be explained. It’s heaven, you know.

    if don’t feel good, i have no appetite, so eating the right way is a no-no.

    wonderful post!

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    The Colors Magazine

    guess different tips work for different people, some work better for you and some would work better for someone else :)

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    # 25 May 2009 at 1:54 pm
  • Venelyn said:

    my post “From Russia with Love” was appreciated by a follower of mine in my multiply site (http://avmkgb.multiply.com). I’ve tried cross-posting my blogs in my blogsite and it worked. hence, my avid follower always leaves comments there. He asked for your site and i gave them to him.

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    The Colors Magazine

    thanks a lot for that post, i really was touched seeing it on your blog :)

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    # 25 May 2009 at 2:04 pm
  • Preetilata said:

    i want my sheero to get my smile back

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    The Colors Magazine

    you have polo now :)

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    # 26 May 2009 at 2:10 pm
  • imhkki said:

    nice post

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    The Colors Magazine

    @ imhkki:
    thank you :)

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    # 27 May 2009 at 1:07 pm
  • TERI REES WANG said:

    Finding happiness can be so simple and available.
    Be well. Do good. All ways. All days.

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    @ Teri:
    human beings fail to recognize the simplicity of happiness somehow :)

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    # 27 May 2009 at 9:40 pm
  • Nidhi said:

    and to dance :D

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    @ Nidhi:
    and to dance :)

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    # 29 May 2009 at 6:16 pm
  • Robertfel said:

    Great tips ! rather choose to touch and speak with someone lol

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    The Colors Magazine

    @ Robertfel:
    thanks for stopping by :) those 2 are the ones i would pick too for sure

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    # 6 June 2009 at 12:44 pm

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