Do you constantly find yourself down in the dumps at work or at home? You may feel like you're "in a funk" or maybe this just isn't your day. Sometimes these negative feelings can sneak up on us out of no where and you get a sinking feeling Often it is during times you are being challenged and it is very difficult to stay centered and positive. When the things that we thought would be the same forever begin to crumble it is common to experience self doubt and even confusion.

However, wouldn't it be great if you could just snap your fingers and you could switch to being positive and full of energy? Well good news, there are many techniques that can help you switch your mood and be more productive during your day! 

Here are 3 simple ways to help you get out of your funk and change your vibe!

1. Change Your Environment

One of the fastest ways to change your mental state is to get up and get moving. When you’re feeling stressed out or overwhelmed, instead of plowing through all that you have to do, take a break and go for a light jog, a brisk walk or do some yoga. Pick your activity of choice and just do it. Try out this quick and easy desk mobility drill to take a breathe from the daily grind.

3. Just Breathe

A lot of the times we get into the daily grind at work or we get invested in a project and we tend to restrict our breath and get into a more sympathetic state or a "fight or flight" state. So just taking time for like 5 breaths can go a long way! Take some slow, deep breaths, all the way into the lower third of your lungs. This kind of breathing is one of the fastest and most effective ways to shift your energy and clear unpleasant feelings out of your physical body and energy field. It's especially good for calming anxiety and fear

Bonus: List 5 Things You Are Grateful

Name 5 things you are grateful for. We tend to make things worse in our heads than they actually are in reality. By simply just listing things we are grateful for can center ourselves and shift our thinking to a more positive and rational state. 

All in all, just being aware of your mood is a huge step to changing it! Try and figure out what got you in the mood and then apply one of these easy techniques! If you're struggling with shifting your energy or maybe you feel stuck with your fitness and nutrition, and looking for a customized online or in person program tailored to your specific goals click here to schedule a free session or 20 min call.

If you're struggling with making the right choices, feel stuck with your fitness and nutrition, and looking for a customized online or in person program tailored to your specific goals click here to schedule a free session or 20 min call.