BOOST YOUR EVERYDAY MOOD
Do you ever feel like it sucks to be you? Everyone has blue moods occasionally. Luckily, Myjellybean.com has some tips for how to psyche yourself out of the sorries. So when you're feeling down on yourself, follow these ideas!
Create a "It Rules To Be Me" List
Make a list of your best qualities. Think about what your best friend, your grandmother, your fave teacher, even your pets (if they could talk!) would say your most positive characteristics are. Make sure you include lots of emotional stuff (like your ability to tell great jokes), as well as physical assets (like the way your hair gets those awesome natural blonde highlights every summer). When you're feeling blue, read your list to remind yourself how amazing you really are.
Choose a Personal Motto That Rocks
Come up with a personal motto that inspires you to be positive, like "Seize the day!" or "A joyful life is all about a joyful attitude." Make up your own, borrow a line from a song's lyrics, or look for inspiring quotes on the internet. Write your saying on your binders, post it in your locker, make a poster of it for your bedroom. And say it to yourself whenever you feel your mood faltering. Mottos not only cheer you up, they help you keep things in persepctive, so you remember what's really important to you.
Make Passwords Into Positive Words
Instead of having your computer password be something boring or even negative, make it something that will give you a mini confidence boost - like "futureceleb" or "higorgeous". That way, every time you punch in your password, it's a reminder that you're awesome!
Create a Happy Box
Get your hands on an empty shoebox and write a positive message on the lid (like "Fabulous!" or just "Happy Box"). Then fill it with items that make you feel good - like pictures of you and your posse, birthday cards, the test you got an A on, silly or sweet notes from friends and crushes, tickets from a super-fun concert you attended, a CD signed by your favorite band, and anything else that makes you smile and feel great about your life. Then next time you're feeling mopey, open up your box and beam a little ray of sunshine into your day.
Boost Someone Else's Mood
Nothing makes you feel better than knowing you made someone else's day. So get out of the dumps by putting a smile on someone else's face! Tell your mom you appreciate everything she does for you. Let your little brother play with your stuffed animal collection. Watch your grandma's favorite TV program with her. Volunteer your time at a local community center. Before you know it, you'll be feeling happier - plus, you'll be proud of yourself!