Five Quick Mood Boosters for Tough Days

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This tool gives five quick mood boosters that can be used during difficult days. It is in a journal format with workbook activities. This tool is designed to help build more coping skills to provide stress relief on challenging days. It can be used as often as needed or kept as a reference for times of struggle.

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Mindfulness meditations have been proven to have a positive effect on anxiety and depression. (https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth#:~:text=A%202014%20literature%20review%20of,as%20substance%20abuse%20and%20sleep.)

Listening to certain types of music has shown to have a positive impact on mood. (https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/these-5-songs-are-scientifically-proven-to-boost-your-mood/246600).

Art therapy techniques have also shown some clinical significance in regards to mood. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279641/)

Physical activity has been shown to boost levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the body, which contribute to one's mood. (https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/exercise#:~:text=Physical%20activity%20also%20stimulates%20the,serotonin%20levels%20in%20your%20brain.)

Laughter has also been shown to have a significant positive impact on mood. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456)

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