Seven Techniques to Buy Yourself Good Moods, All Free of Charge

Alireza Zare
5 min readJun 9, 2021

We all seem to be stuck in a rut, entangled in tight schedules to get more jobs done, make more money, and fulfill more ambitions. We tend to rush from activity to activity, doing whatever it takes to make our lives better and better.

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How can we keep ourselves in a good mood without spending much time and money so that we can keep going with the plans we have made and the goals we have set? Try these seven unbelievable techniques to win the silver lining in your hectic day, and enjoy good vibes all day long.

1. Hug those you love

According to research, the benefits of hugging are not just limited to the warm feeling of holding someone in your arms. Hugs bring hearts closer and pump up moods by triggering the brain to release feel-good and antidepressant hormones that reduce feelings of stress and loneliness. Make hugs a regular part of your day. A few firm squeezes lift your mood, especially when they are accompanied by some loving and kind words you whisper in the ear of the one you are hugging.

2. Express your gratitude to God verbally

Be grateful to God for what you have and what you do not have. Highlighting things you have in life, including your good health, talents, skills, family and friends, job, home, car, reputation, etc…

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