5 Things to Do to Feel Happier Right This Instant

闻柑橘是一个provenmood-booster, and we’re partial to the newCoastal Sunshine Citrus™ scentfrom Glade. With notes of Mediterranean citrus, fresh coastal air and pineapple, you’ll be ready to say #ByeByeSundayBlues in no time.

Remember when you were a cranky kid and your parent’s excuse was “they’re just tired…”? There are plenty of studies—likethis onefrom Japan—that link a short span of shut-eye to positive mood. The best length,according to a sleep expert? A so-called “power nap” of about 20 minutes—just enough rest to reset yet not enough to potentially enter into deep sleep.

Astudyfrom NYU and Virginia Tech conducted in 2018 indicated that brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood and emotional regulation. Here,an easy explainerfor how to meditate.

…After applying your daily sunscreen, of course. According to a2012 studypublished in the Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, regular sun exposure can increase serotonin and vitamin D, which helps with mental health and overall wellbeing.

The lo-fi beats of your “WFH playlist” are great and all, but sometimes you just gotta jam to Whitney Houston or Harry Styles. And if you’re so inclined to dance like no one’s watching, we can almost guarantee that frown will turn upside down.