Change Your Facial Expression and Body Posture

People, and especially women, find that if they are feeling down, it helps to put on attractive clothes, do something interesting with their hair, or give special attention to their make-up. Many people find that if they look better to themselves in the mirror, it makes them feel better about themselves.

When people are depressed, they tend to look down a lot. When you feel miserable, concentrate on looking up, at the same time thinking of something pleasant, e.g. a walk on the beach. Throw back your shoulders and relax them. Relax your facial muscles, feel a little smile creeping around the corners of your mouth, feel your eyes lighting up as you visualise a favourite scene or hilarious situation.

Next time you feel miserable, push back your shoulders, look up, think of something pleasant, smile, go to a hilarious movie, avoid other miserable people, play happy energising music, improve your looks, wear clothes that make you feel good, do something practical where you can see a result that will make you feel satisfied. You’re not afraid to experiment a little, are you?