How to Feel Happy and in a Good Mood Every Day

We all want to feel good and be satisfied with our lives. In this article we'll give you the best tips on how to feel happy, keep reading!
How to Feel Happy and in a Good Mood Every Day
Bernardo Peña

Written and verified by the psychologist Bernardo Peña.

Last update: 15 December, 2022

You may often feel low spirited, with no desire to do anything, or in a bad mood. All of these feelings can have a lot of causes. One of the most important causes has to do with your daily diet. In this article, we’ll tell you about some tips on how to feel happy.

If you follow them, they can help you improve your mood and make you feel better; these daily changes in your lifestyle and habits can help boost your energy and desire to be active and social.

How to feel happy every day with simple habits

Do physical activity daily

Group of woman exercising

Most people don’t have enough time to exercise every day, which is something that’s truly effective when it comes to feeling good. However, there are ways you can solve this small problem.

An easy way to exercise is: doing it in short periods of times and repeating the activity a few times a day at whatever time you can. It can be in the morning before going to the office or at night before going to bed. The most important thing is that you do it, no matter at what time.

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Don’t follow strict diets

When you stop eating something that you like a lot because you are scared of gaining weight, this can put you in a bad mood and make you feel sad. Your diet is very important in this aspect and sometimes you indulge in your cravings.

By doing so, you’ll change the frown on your face and turn it into a smile. This simple task will make you feel satisfied and fulfilled. You don’t need to go overboard and eat more than you need. A small portion will be more than enough to calm your body’s need.

Fresh flowers are a must

Fresh flower

When you surround yourself with some pretty and good smelling flowers, everything will seem happier and full of light. For that reason, the activities that are done in an environment with a lot of different colored flowers and aromas will be more pleasant and relaxing.

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Drink plenty of water

When you don’t drink enough water for your body to work like it should, you may feel kind of tired and bad. This happens because your body is dehydrated due to the lack of liquids.

Try to include algae in your diet

Algae salad

Vitamin B is in charge of helping you metabolize carbohydrates so that your body has all the energy it needs to do all your daily activities. You can find algae-based supplements in stores.

Eat less sugar

Sometimes you may think that eating candy with a lot of sugar will help you end the day with energy and happiness, but that’s very wrong. This energy won’t last very long, but it will harm your body.

What you should do is choose a snack that has less sugar and calories. Something that will still give you a good amount of strength and energy, like a cereal bar for example.

Take a walk before lunch

Couple walking on a forest trail

Taking a short walk before midday is very important. This is because it’s precisely at this time that your body releases melatonin, a substance that causes sleepiness.

If you take a small walk outside, this sleepiness feeling will pass quickly and you’ll feel motivated for the rest of the day.

Always eat breakfast

You should never skip breakfast. It should also be a good breakfast because it’s the first meal of the day. Remember that you have spent many hours without eating anything. Therefore, it’s very important that you feel good for the whole day. You should include proteins, fresh fruits, and dairy.

The above tips are very simple to follow. We hope that you put them into practice and find them useful. Especially so that you’re always in a good mood and have good health.


All cited sources were thoroughly reviewed by our team to ensure their quality, reliability, currency, and validity. The bibliography of this article was considered reliable and of academic or scientific accuracy.


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This text is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace consultation with a professional. If in doubt, consult your specialist.