Smiles create a lot more happiness than chocolate. Yep, it's true. To get the same kind of happy feelings in your brain that one smile causes, you'd have to eat a lot of chocolate -- 2,000 bars! Who knew one smile could be so powerful? Plus, a smile is way better for you than lots of candy. Smiling and laughing make you feel good. Try it!
Yoga started in India more than 3,000 years ago. When you do yoga, you stretch, hold poses, and take deep breaths. If you're feeling bad, try reaching up and stretching really big. Gentle exercise like yoga can help your mood. Exercises like swimming or soccer can help, too. Moving helps your brain make chemicals that make you feel good. It doesn't matter how you move -- when you move, it just feels good.
What you hear and smell can change your mood. But sleep makes a really big difference. If you don't get enough sleep just one night a week, it can make it hard to think. Being tired can make you stressed, angry, and sad, too. When you sleep enough, you feel good. When you're well-rested, you'll have energy to move, play, or exercise. Until you're 10 years old, you need 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Older? Try to get at least nine hours of sleep a night.
Money is not the way to find happiness. As long as people have a home and food, lots of money doesn't make them happier. What does make people happier? Spending time with other people can help your mood. People who spend time with friends, family, and teammates are happier. Feeling blue? Try hanging out with a friend or talking to a family member to feel better.
The green avocado has good mood powers. Its secret is its omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats can help keep your heart healthy and boost your mood. But be careful of eating to try to fix a bad mood. Next time you feel down and want to have a snack, figure out if you're truly hungry. You may just want to eat because you are feeling sad or bored. If that's the reason you want a snack, make a healthier choice. If you're sad, try writing down why you are upset to feel better. Bored? Try going for a walk.
RESULTS: Yes! You know healthy ways to turn a frown upside down. Now, find out what your mood horoscope is like today.
RESULTS: Alright! Seems like you know a good bit about happiness. Just remember, you are in control of your mood and can make healthy choices to feel better. Want more good ideas for how to get happy? Find out what your mood horoscope is for today and learn more.
RESULTS: Looks like you could use some more good mood info. Find out what your mood horoscope is for today, and learn more ways to get in a good mood.