Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Improve Your Mood --  *Written by Heather Shepherd -  a freelance writer who lives in Southern Oregon with her partner Clinton and her silly little dog, Ginger. Everyone falls into a funk now and then. But it doesn't mean you have to stay that way! Do these 8 things right now to get back on track. 1) Breathe Deeply In through the nose, out through the mouth - we've all heard the mantra before. But deep breathing techniques actually can make you feel better. Here's one to try: Place your hand on your stomach and close your eyes. Breathe in deeply for 3-5 seconds, concentrating on getting your abdomen to rise before your chest does. Then exhale completely, emptying the air from every nook and cranny in your lungs. Repeat. 2) Strike a Power Pose Studies show that the way you hold yourself can influence your mood and confidence levels. Take note of how you're sitting or standing right now. Are you slouched over or crossing your arms? These pos...