We all have days when we feel down in the dumps. Whether it's getting out of bed on the wrong side, having a stressful patch at work, the miserable weather, or just an inexplicably bad mood – there are some easy tactics you can rely on to cheer up instantly. If the mood is derived from something within your control, fix it as soon as possible and you'll feel a huge weight lifted off your mind. If it's something you simply can't shake, do an end-around and boost your mood simply to spite it.
Here are some simple end-around moves you can consider. More likely however, you'll catch onto the idea and create your own.
Wearing your favorite sweater
If you've woken up grouchy（不高兴的）, put on your favorite sweater, your lucky socks, or that piece of jewelery your partner gave you. I guarantee you'll start the day in a better
Baking a cake
I love rolling up my sleeves and getting busy in the kitchen, especially when the result is something sweet and delicious! Dig out your favorite recipe for a cake, brownies, cookies or some other treat – and get busy. Long before that delicious baking aroma fills your kitchen, you'll be cheerful again. If you wake up grouchy everyday, you may want to skip this one. A cake each day is not the answer unless you're giving them away!
Walking outside
If I'm in a ratty mood during the workday, it's usually because I've been at my desk writing for too long without moving around. I find that a brisk walk always cheers me up. Most of us need to improve our sedentary lifestyle. Get outside for half an hour, and walk off some of that excess energy – for the sake of your physical and mental health.
The beauty of nature
Another benefit to getting outside is to drink-in your surroundings. If you can, get to a park, meadow, wood or other green space. Look at the trees, the leaves, the grass, and drink in all the colours. There's always something beautiful to see – if we just take a few minutes to stop and look.
Your friends
When you're feeling down, chatting to friends is a great way to perk（活跃起来） up. Even if you're feeling misanthropic, why not give someone a ring and arrange to meet up for a coffee? Or, write an email to someone you've been out of touch with for a while.
Reading a novel
Sometimes, we all need to escape from life for a bit. I find getting into a great novel is an ideal way to do that. Curl up in your armchair with a book by one of your favorite authors and let yourself get absorbed in the story. For me, this works much better than trying to cheer myself up reading online – email and other distractions make it very hard to switch off mentally.
Tidying up / decluttering
Although chores feel like the last thing you want to do when you're in a bad mood, getting rid of mess and clutter will definitely make you feel happier. Our environment has a strong effect on how we feel – so make sure you're working (or relaxing) in a place that's comfortable to be in. The other bonus of getting on with some tidying is that you'll get a sense of achievement from it – a great spur to doing more, if you're feeling lethargic（昏睡的） or lazy.
Taking a bath
I often feel that I'm too busy to luxuriate in the bath – but I know that's not true. Taking some time out to really relax will make you far more motivated and productive, and a long soak in a bubble-filled bath is the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day for a good night's sleep.
Being grateful
One good way to feel happy is to list all the things you're grateful
相关单词：miserable
miserable解释：adj.悲惨的，痛苦的；可怜的，糟糕的
miserable例句：
It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他，这是可耻的。
Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。
相关单词：inexplicably
inexplicably解释：adv.无法说明地，难以理解地，令人难以理解的是
inexplicably例句：
Inexplicably, Mary said she loved John. 真是不可思议，玛丽说她爱约翰。 来自《简明英汉词典》
Inexplicably, she never turned up. 令人不解的是，她从未露面。 来自辞典例句
相关单词：derived
derived解释：vi.起源；由来；衍生；导出v.得到( derive的过去式和过去分词 )；（从…中）得到获得；源于；（从…中）提取
derived例句：
Many English words are derived from Latin and Greek. 英语很多词源出于拉丁文和希腊文。 来自《简明英汉词典》
He derived his enthusiasm for literature from his father. 他对文学的爱好是受他父亲的影响。 来自《简明英汉词典》
相关单词：grouchy
grouchy解释：adj.好抱怨的；愠怒的
grouchy例句：
Grouchy people are always complaining for no reason.满腹牢骚的人总是毫无理由地抱怨。
Sometimes she is grouchy, but all in all she is an excellent teacher.有时候她的脾气很坏，但总的来说她还是一位好老师。
相关单词：attachment
attachment解释：n.附属物，附件；依恋；依附
attachment例句：
She has a great attachment to her sister.她十分依恋她的姐姐。
She's on attachment to the Ministry of Defense.她现在隶属于国防部。
相关单词：aroma
aroma解释：n.香气，芬芳，芳香
aroma例句：
The whole house was filled with the aroma of coffee.满屋子都是咖啡的香味。
The air was heavy with the aroma of the paddy fields.稻花飘香。
相关单词：perk
perk解释：n.额外津贴；赏钱；小费；
perk例句：
His perks include a car provided by the firm.他的额外津贴包括公司提供的一辆汽车。
And the money is,of course,a perk.当然钱是额外津贴。
相关单词：misanthropic
misanthropic解释：adj.厌恶人类的，憎恶（或蔑视）世人的；愤世嫉俗
misanthropic例句：
Jane is filled with sympathy for the misanthropic Rochester. Nevertheless, she realizes she must now depart. 简对愤世嫉俗的罗切斯特满怀同情，但意识到此时她必须离开。 来自互联网
相关单词：distractions
distractions解释：n.使人分心的事[人]( distraction的名词复数 )；娱乐，消遣；心烦意乱；精神错乱
distractions例句：
I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions. 我发觉在家里工作很难，因为使人分心的事太多。
There are too many distractions here to work properly. 这里叫人分心的事太多，使人无法好好工作。 来自《简明英汉词典》
相关单词：clutter
clutter解释：n.零乱，杂乱；vt.弄乱，把…弄得杂乱
clutter例句：
The garage is in such a clutter that we can't find anything.车库如此凌乱，我们什么也找不到。
We'll have to clear up all this clutter.我们得把这一切凌乱的东西整理清楚。
相关单词：lethargic
lethargic解释：adj.昏睡的，懒洋洋的
lethargic例句：
He felt too miserable and lethargic to get dressed.他心情低落无精打采，完全没有心思穿衣整装。
The hot weather made me feel lethargic.炎热的天气使我昏昏欲睡。
相关单词：humbling
humbling解释：adj.令人羞辱的v.使谦恭( humble的现在分词 )；轻松打败（尤指强大的对手）；低声下气
humbling例句：
A certain humbling from time to time is good. 不时受点儿屈辱是有好处的。 来自辞典例句
It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-buildingexperience. 据说天文学是一种令人产生自卑、塑造人格的科学。 来自互联网
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