Write it down

Negative thoughts are nasty, powerful, and all too easy to dwell upon and it goes without saying that doing so can make us feel pretty bummed. One way to relieve your mind Jot it all down. Try writing down your negative thoughts on a piece of paper, and then throwing the piece of paper away. Research suggests that physically tossing your worries can lessen their hold over you. On the flipside, if you document positive experiences that you feel grateful for, youre likely to feel happier and more satisfied with life. And if you really want to boost your mood, phone a friend and share some of your happy journal entries doing so may triple your positive feelings.