Verywell / Bailey Mariner
Everyone has times when they dont feel their best.
This can leave you wondering how to feel better mentally.
Here’s how to make yourself feel better starting today.
Step away from what you are working on and give yourself some time to think about something else.
Researchers have found that even taking short breaks can help improve your ability to pay attention.
One study compared people who took a short, five-minute break to those who did not get a break.
Those who took a break engaged in a variety of activities including listening to music and sitting quietly.
The results showed that those who had taken a break performed better on tasks that required sustainedattention.
One 2013 study found that listening to upbeat songs could improve happiness and boost mood relatively quickly.
Social support is a key factor in emotional well-being.
The good news, however, is that social support is more about quality rather than quantity.
2015;112(28):8567-8572.
