We've all heard the song, "Manic Monday," by The Bangles, where Mondays are crazy hectic and Sunday is a "funday." Well it turns out that The Bangles got it half right, but only by a hair. According to this article The University of Sydney and the NTF Group worked in conjunction to survey people on their moods throughout the week. They found that throughout the week there was surprisingly little variance in mood. It does appear that Sunday is more of a "funday" than other days and Wednesday appears to be the day that most people fall into a slight funk... but only by a tad.
Here are some tips to help you (and me) stay positive regardless of what day it is:
1. Keep connected with good friends
2. Listen to The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson... or music that cheers YOU up
3. Get physical/exercise
4. Volunteer
5. Get enough sleep
6. Eat well
7. Take time to relax (this doesn't include watching TV- too much TV can lead to depression)
8. Be thankful for what you do have in your life. Write it in a journal and look back on it when you're down
9. If you are not happy then change something. Read a new genre of book, try waking up 15 minutes earlier, etc
10. Be flexible- when one door closes another opens
11. Smile :-D I try to smile I pass on the street, in an elevator, people in the grocery line, etc.
Don't scoff at this! Take it from countless researchers being happy leads to a healthier life! Those who are optimistic are able to lead a life of less stress and better overall health (optimistic breast cancer patients had better health outcomes than pessimistic patients).
i am so excited about this blog and about the title. its AMAZING! i think it is important for women to stay informed...especially about sex and health. i like the facts you presents. nice work.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kelly, I enjoyed this blog and this entry! I have a friend who;s quite the "debbie downer" and I want to send her the list of how to stay happy! I knwo i do many of those things when I'm in a funk! :] thank's for the tips!
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