20 Quick Ways To Feel Good

It can be easy to spiral into a ball of negative energy when life happens. And getting out of that funk can be difficult, we know. Here are some things you can do – from little pick-me-ups to bigger life adjustments – that will help you beam sunshine and positivity always.

1.Buy yourself some flowers

Place some colourful blooms on your work desk or by your bedside!

2. Remind yourself to be kind

One way to spread positivity is to always remember to treat others with kindness. “When I remember that everyone is fighting a battle within their own heart and soul, I am more positive and listen more carefully, objectively and empathetically without being defensive,” says Dr William Wan, the general secretary of the Singapore Kindness Movement. “It helps me to not be judgemental.”

3. Along the same lines, be kind to an a**hole (even though he or she might not deserve it)

Dr William has the following advice: “Take a few deep breaths to centre down. Objectify the encounter by seeing a person in need rather than a difficult person. Respond with kindness and empathy. See yourself as a friend helping him to overcome his problem.” But if their d-bag score is off the charts, just walk away. “Sometimes, it may be just as kind to simply disengage There are some battles and arguments that cannot be won.”

4. Make a playlist

Clinical music therapy is an actual thing! Music can be a mood regulator, so it helps to have a feel-good playlist in case of bad days.

5. Bake something

Feel like a domestic goddess by baking sweet treats for yourself. Share them with others for extra brownie points. Everybody wins!

6. Do something altruistic

This one’s actually backed by science: a psychological study found that those who participated in meaningful activities felt that they were leading more purposeful lives which, in turn, made them happier. To put it simply, spending a few hundred dollars to treat your parents to a nice meal can make you happier than buying another designer bag. #truestory.