Feeling blue and out of shape? It’s normal, and it can happen to anyone. Some days are just bad, and the sooner we accept it, the faster we will feel better.

Whether you had a bad day at work, are still experimenting with Dry January, or just had a funky day, no worries-we’ve got you covered.

Check the most effective 20 mood booster things to do when the day is not going as you expect it!

1. Take a nap.

Maybe you feel moody because you haven’t rested properly the night before. A Power Nap of no more than 15 minutes can boost your mood and fill you with energy.

2. Go for a walk.

Feeling moody is sometimes our body’s response to stiffness. You may need just to exercise and your body is messing with your mood.

3. Drink a glass of water.

When we are dehydrated, our mood can be seriously affected, let alone the overall impact of dehydration on our body. Keep drinking a glass of water every hour and check your mood after a couple of hours. Better, huh?

4. Bake a cake.

It’s not about eating something sweet. Baking is mainly about the process. It’s the smell in the kitchen, the way of treating the ingredients, and the whole ritual of making something nice for ourselves and our loved ones.

5. Call your best friend.

Sometimes, we need to feel loved and just chat with our loved ones, especially when we are not able to see them as frequently as we would like. A quick call to catch up could be an instant mood booster.

6. Listen to a positive podcast.

Open your Spotify and just pick your favorite podcast or a podcast that inspires you. Make sure it’s no more than 15 minutes because listening to something positive needs no more than this time to boost our mood and make us think positively.

7. Write down your negative thoughts.

Writing down what annoys us or causes us to be in a bad mood can be extremely helpful. After you write down your negative thoughts, they magically become more positive and more realistic. Things aren’t that bad, you see?

8. Watch a FRIENDS episode.

According to psychologists, watching an episode of our favorite show, FRIENDS can really take your mood to the next level. Ross is pivoting for you; what are you waiting for?

9. Organize your ideal trip.

Open a map, pick the place, and start planning your trip. Your mind will start thinking about that and at the same time you will probably forget about your bad mood.

10. Do a mini skincare routine.

If you don’t feel very active, go to the bathroom and just pick a couple of products for a quick skincare booster. Grooming yourself will get your mood follow!

11. Make a spicy hot chocolate.

Chocolate has been shown to improve anxiety symptoms and enhance a feeling of calmness. Don’t waste time- treat yourself and your mood with a hot cup of soothing chocolate.

12. Do some yoga.

Even if yoga is not your preferred workout, you can just dedicate 10 minutes to a quick energy-boosting session; you will definitely feel more energized and happier after, not to mention how good this will be for your body.

13. Clean your space.

Sometimes, a bad mood is related to the subconscious stress of not getting things done. Cleaning your space, whether just your desk or the living room, will give your brain the message that you are in control.

14. Take a digital break.

Maybe your mood is subsequently impacted by the digital “perfection” and scrolling your feed every 5 minutes won’t be that helpful. Leave your social media for a while and enjoy your non-digital life.

15. Treat yourself to your favorite snack.

Treating ourselves with something we like, especially if it’s not the healthiest thing in the world, can change our mood because it puts us in a more carefree position where we don’t have to double-think our actions -just as little toddlers do! Eat this candy or this slice of cake, and don’t feel guilty. Enjoy!

16. Watch out of your window.

We tend to spend so much time in front of our laptops that it is unbelievable how much we hurt our vision. Move yourself away from the laptop and go to the closest window. Relax, enjoy the view, and notice the people, the cars, or the nature around you. Your mind will pacify instantly.

Don’t try them all at once; keep a variety and try one each time you are not feeling great -it will change, believe it or not!