It's easy to feel cheery around the holidays with all of the sparkly decorations and good will, but it's a harder task to maintain that positive attitude all year long. Luckily, there are a few natural and easy methods to carry over the feeling of joy and happiness into the new year and through the rest of 2014.
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Below, check out a few simple practices to staying happy next year:
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Exercise
Exercise releases endorphins and triggers mood-regulating brain chemicals norepinephrine and serotonin that'll have you feeling better about yourself in no time.
Meditate
Stress can cause irritability and put you in a bad mood. So this year, make it a priority to take some time for yourself and meditate. It'll help ease anxiety!
Saffron
Consuming saffron could help increase the levels of serotonin and other chemicals in the brain and help boost your mood. One study even called it the natural equivalent of Prozac!
Have sex
We already know that sex (and orgasms!) do the body and the soul good, so get to it!
Write it all down
Keeping a journal or even just writing down your feelings now and then be an useful way of dealing with any negative emotions and can also help keep things in perspective.
Fish oil
Being deficient in fatty acids an cause mood swings, but a fish oil supplement containing mega-3 fatty acids can help stabilize them.
Spend time with friends
Nothing can help you forget your worries more than spending some quality time and sharing a good laugh with your best friends!
