Original document from Mercola here
1. Put on a blue shirt
Blue is generally relaxing, while orange is the biggest irritant.
2. Pause your mental TiVo
Stop
what you’re doing, close your eyes, and quickly count to 10 while
strongly pressing your right thumb and forefinger together. Now do the
same with your left hand. Repeat this five times. This will clear your
mind.
3. Recruit an anger buddy
Find
a thick-skinned friend who’ll let you verbally assault him when the
situation warrants. Make sure you’re willing to return the favor. Make
sure the tirade is brief, private, and somewhat controlled.
4. Fabricate a smile
Grin.
According to experts, people who are manipulated into smiling report
feeling better instantly -- going through the motions can trigger the
emotions.
5. Clean your room
Most
people don’t realize how much clutter causes stress. Pick clothes up
off the floor, remove dirty glasses from the coffee table, and make
your bed.
6. Climb the stairway to heaven
Music has been shown to reduce stress and have a positive effect on health.
7. Order Chinese
According to recent research, ginger and broccoli may temporarily help relieve depression.
8. Dot your eyes
Draw
two dots an inch or so apart on a piece of white paper. Stare at the
space between them with an out-of-focus gaze until they merge. Release
and repeat three times.
9. Sniff a lemon
Nice smells such as fresh fruit, a looming thunderstorm, or just-mowed grass can turn your beat around.
10. Chop till you drop
Cook
something from scratch. You are now in touch with your primal self;
destroying and creating at the same time is the ultimate mood lifter.
