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Well, her mood improved in a jiffy.
Ways to Get Over a Bad Day By Bethany Heitman
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COSMOPOLITAN | May 2012
TACTIC 1
Fake It
We’re not talking orgasms. When it comes to feeling bad, numerous studies have shown that pretending to be in a better mood can actually put you in one. “When you smile, even if it’s not genuine, it sends happiness signals to your brain and makes you feel much better,” says Simon Rego, PsyD, director of psychology training at Montefiore Medical Center.
And try looking in the mirror while you do it; it’ll shoot another indicator to your brain that you’re happy.
TACTIC 2
Proceed to the Nearest Exit Sometimes the quickest way to turn a terrible day around is just to get up and leave. “It can be hard to shake bad feelings because there could be reminders everywhere of what set you
ALEXA MILLER
Boss being a beast? New BF backed out of a date? Whatever put you into a funk, these easy strategies from top psychologists will get you out.