How to beat a bad mood?
Feeling low? Try these mood-lightening techniques. Moods, say the experts, are emotions that tend to become fixed, influencing one’s outlook for hours, days or even weeks. That’s great if your mood is a pleasant one, but a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lethargic. Perhaps the best way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, though, there is no one to listen. Modern pharmacology offers an abundance of tranquilizers, anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs. What many people don’t realize, however, is that scientists have discovered the effectiveness of several non-drug approaches to pry you loose from an unwanted mood. These can be just as useful as prescription drugs, and have the added benefit of being nontoxic and non-addictive. So next time you feel out of sorts, don’t head for the drugstore—try one of these antidotes. 1. Exercise . Of all the mood-altering self-help techniques, aerobic exercise seems to be the most efficien
