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What to do when you're sad The answer of science!

Feeling downcast by someone or something, is sometimes inevitable.Although, what we can have a little control is in deciding if we are stuck in that harmful mood or if we take action to lighten a so much the emotional load.

And of course there are genetic and cerebral aspects that could cause an imbalance in our mood, with which it would take more than injecting a good dose of positivism, changing the routine to “ to reset ourselves ”and thus progressively get a transfer from sadness to joy or at least to relief.But whatever the case may be, science suggests that half of the progress depends on us… so what to do when You're sad? This is what scientists recommend us.

What to do when you're sad.Science's answer!

Get out! and take a sun bath

The link between going for a walk with the light of day and good humor, is quite narrow, as suggested by a study by specialists of Zayed University, in the United Arab Emirates.To this explains Dr.Fatme Al Anouti that exposure to the sun, at least 15 minutes, increases the production of vitamin D , a nutrient that is deficient in depressive pictures.

What to do when you're sad The answer of science!

Surrounding yourself with nature, visiting green and peaceful places also contribute to the brain activating those parts connected to well-being, joy and positivism.

Increase consumption of nutrients

Fruits, vegetables and foods rich in vitamins are fuels to improve your mental health, as evidenced by several investigations that point to iron and calcium c Like two especially good nutrients to enhance good mood if ingested daily.

Exercise 20 minutes after waking up

If you are not one of those who usually exercise...are you willing to do Small sacrifices to recover the mood? With the help of some caffeine, maybe? According to Dr.Jeremy Sibold, leader of a study conducted by the University of Vermont, « moderate intensity aerobic exercise improves mood immediately and those improvements can last up to 12 hours This demonstrates that even moderate aerobic exercise has the potential to mitigate the daily stress that results from your disturbed mood.»

What to do when you're sad The answer of science!

So what to do when you're sad? Maybe it helps to do some exercise before starting your routine.

Live life under your own terms

Be true to your desires, needs and passions over what others expect from you, is what Bronnie Ware, a palliative care worker, learned by repeatedly listening to patients with terminal illnesses, repenting, expressing the following: “I would have liked to live life on my own terms and not like others expected me to live it.”

Be real with what you want, listen and commit to your desires.Surround yourself with people who give you their support and you will notice how All these changes will be reflected in your mood.

Less Facebook more face-to-face contact

Have you tried to make a “detox” of social networks? An investigation conducted by the University of Michigan grouped 82 young adults , of which it was observed in a fraction that the more they used Facebook in a period of two weeks, the level of satisfaction decreased.It happened with those who established a face-to-face connection, the difference in moods was remarkable: this group felt happier.

What to do when you're sad The answer of science!

Take care of the pending

When we're sad, we tend to postpone dealing with important things until we recover a little humor, is that so? However, the feeling of having obligations under control raises self-esteem , it gives us that mental impulse that we need so much when we cheer them down.If you're sad, procrastinating may not be very useful to get out of this dark drawer.

Fill in the "half empty" glass with optimism

Don't underestimate the power of positive thoughts, well, even if your mood-of-turn-may be incompatible with this kind of internal mantras, by applying a little of "self-inflicted optimism" you will end up convincing yourself that everything will be fine because you are too! For the same reason, specialists reflect that emotions do not direct thoughts, it is thoughts that direct emotions.

Try also selecting a playlist with songs that you associate with pleasant moments or that inspire you joy.Meet with people with whom you can have meaningful conversations, such dialogues increase the level of satisfaction cion.

Another science-based recommendation: avoid stressing, organize your day, worry less and take more care of yourself without excesses.Unworked stress leads to illness, insomnia and depression.

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