Have you ever noticed how you hold yourself when you are tired? Usually, shoulders are shrugged and posture is poor. Our movement and body posture plays an important role in how we feel. Anthony Robbins says in Awaken The Giant Within, that "Emotion is created by motion. Everything that we feel is the result of how we use our bodies." In other words, you can fake it till you make it just by moving your body.
The power to change your mood or emotions is in your hands. I play on a weekly kickball league. Last week I did not feel like playing. I was stressed from work and my body felt sluggish. It dawned on me that it's up to me to have fun or not. I began jumping up and down, warming my body up. Before I knew it, I was cheering my teammates on and having a great time. I changed my body movement to how I usually move when I am having fun and I ended up having fun. It was that easy.
What body movements can you do to change your mood for the better?
1. Erect posture - Feel confidence, strength, and health
2. Smile - Feel joy
3. Breathe deep - Feel peace
4. Physically skip - Feel fun
5. Laugh - Feel good, positive outlook