Happy Brain

How to Use a Happy List to Get Out of a Crappy Mood


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Are you just having one of those crappy days?  You can’t get going in the morning or you just had a frustrating meeting at work. Maybe you get home and want to just lay on the couch.  What if you could make a simple list of some mood boosters, a list things that make you feel good and even make your brain happier? 

Show Resources

⁠100 Lists to Lift Your Spirits⁠

⁠25 habits that psychologists have linked with happiness ⁠

⁠31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health ⁠

⁠How List Making Can Quell Anxiety and Breed Creativity ⁠

Sean's Happy Brain Mood Elevating List 

As mentioned in the show, when you are in a down mood or just need a pick-me-up, create a simple list of things you enjoy or find helpful.  Simply, start with number 1 and continue down your list until you feel better. Trust me it works.   Here is my list. Customize as needed!   DM your list to be featured on a future episode to https://www.instagram.com/seanstevebloch/ 

  1. Watch 2 Minutes of NBC the Voice Clips on YouTube
  2. Write 2 Lines of Poetry 
  3. Do Two Sets of 2-1 Breathing (Listen to Episode) 
  4. Drink Something Tasty
  5. Play Musical Instrument or Listen to Music
  6. Text One Friend 
  7. Write 1 Thing You Are Grateful For 
  8. Clean Something 
  9. Say "Hey, I Love You" to yourself 
  10. Smile for 5 Seconds 
  11. Connect with us! ---- Connect with Happy Brain and Sean Bloch

    ◼️ Show Instagram @happybrainfm

    ◼️ Instagram:@seanstevebloch 

    ◼️Twitter: @seanstevebloch

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