Let’s be honest—some days just feel off. You wake up drained. You scroll for too long. Coffee doesn’t hit right. And everything feels like a chore.
But here’s the truth no one tells you:
Feeling good is a skill. And like any skill, you can get better at it.
You don’t need a 30-day plan or a wellness guru. Just a few psychological tricks that actually work. Here are 7 you can try today—yes, even if your day’s already going sideways.
1. Name What You’re Feeling (Out Loud)
Sounds silly, but it’s legit science.
Instead of saying “I’m not okay,” try saying:
“I’m feeling anxious.”
“I’m overwhelmed right now.”
“I think I’m just mentally tired.”
Why? Because when you name the emotion, your brain calms down. It’s called affect labeling, and it literally takes the emotional fire down a notch. Give your feelings a label, and suddenly, they’re not running the show.
2. Use the 90-Second Rule
This one’s wild. According to neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor, it only takes 90 seconds for a stressful emotion to pass through your body.
So when you’re feeling panicked, angry, or sad—don’t feed it. Just wait.
Breathe. Don’t spiral. Give it 90 seconds.
Chances are, the storm will pass without you needing to do anything dramatic.
3. Visualize a Tiny Win
Close your eyes and picture this:
You send that email.
You check off that to-do list.
You smile and someone smiles back.
Feels good, right? That’s because your brain reacts to imagined wins almost the same as real ones. This is a mini dopamine hack—and it's free.
4. Change One Small Thing Around You
Not your whole life—just something tiny.
Open a window.
Put on music that makes you bop your head.
Stand up. Walk a few steps. Rearrange two things on your desk.
Tiny change = mental refresh. Your brain loves novelty. Even a small shift can boost your energy.
5. Talk to Yourself Like a Friend (Not a Hater)
Would you ever say to your best friend, “You’re such a failure”?
No? Then why say it to yourself?
Try this instead:
“You’ve got this.”
“Hey, one rough day doesn’t define you.”
“You’re trying—and that counts.”
Talk to yourself like someone you care about. Because guess what? You should.
6. Move—Even for 60 Seconds
Forget the gym. Don’t overthink it.
Stand up. Stretch your arms. Bounce a little.
Put on one song and just move.
Your body stores stress. Movement shakes it loose. One minute is better than zero.
7. Do Something Kind (Right Now)
Feeling down? Try this cheat code:
Do something nice for someone else.
Message a friend “Hey, thinking of you.”
Compliment a stranger.
Send a funny meme to your sibling.
Why does this work? Because your brain loves connection. And giving makes you feel rich in all the ways that matter.
Real Talk:
You don’t have to fake happiness.
You don’t have to pretend life is perfect.
But you can make tiny shifts that help you feel a little more you again.
Try just one of these tricks today. Then maybe another tomorrow. And don’t be surprised if you start feeling like yourself again—slowly, gently, powerfully.
Because the psychology of feeling good?
It starts with you deciding you deserve to. 💛
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