The beginning of the year can always feel like a rollercoaster when it comes to your feelings and emotions. On the one hand, it is a brand new year, you feel motivated to make some positive changes in your life and you want to feel your best. But with all of that goal setting you can feel pressure and overwhelmed. It is also a time of year when people struggle with low mood the most. You feel down, you feel tired, worried, and anxious even for many different reasons, which of course, can impact how you live your life. So if you are finding that you are struggling with low mood more frequently then perhaps these suggestions could help you defeat it. 

Try supplements or alternatives

One of the things that you could consider doing.  would be to try taking supplements and practicing alternative methods to help alleviate the low mood. Often the low mood can be triggered because there is a lack of a vitamin or supplement in your diet. Things like vitamin D, especially at this time of year, can be difficult to get naturally from your diet and daylight. People are also trying different options like CBD which can be beneficial. Other alternative methods to try might be researching and looking into crystals, either wearing them or having them around you to help with the energy that surrounds you. 

Get out and be more active

There is no hiding from the fact that being more active is going to help you when it comes to defeating low mood. It is a natural way to boost those endorphins around your body. Of course, exercise is not for everyone, so you may want to think about just being more active day to day rather than pressuring yourself with a gym membership or an exercise class. Simple things like walking for thirty minutes a day, choosing to walk instead of driving somewhere, or generally dancing around in your kitchen with your kids are great ways to boost your energy levels and help you feel better. 

Your diet could help 

Often when we feel a little down, we seek comfort in food, but this can be counterproductive as it can make you feel worse and not better. We can seek solace in a glass of wine, or we can choose to indulge in chocolate or carbohydrate-heavy foods, and often it isn’t the answer. Instead, focus on a balanced diet and consider cutting out some of the vices like drinking alcohol. You may see a huge improvement in your mood over a few days which can encourage you to keep it up. 

Work on your mindset 

Finally, your mindset could be what is holding you back, so it may be time to work on it a little more and focus on positivity instead. There are things you can do such as practice gratitude, focus on positive thoughts and your outlook, and try and break away from old negative habits. It could even mean being conscious of who you spend your time with and what you expose yourself to through social media and online. 

Let’s hope these tips help you when it comes to defeating the low mood you have been struggling with.