What Is The Best Way To Fix A Sad Mood?

To help yourself feel better after getting sad, you’ll want to use whatever skill you think you’re best at.

Ohio State University researchers found people in a sad mood improved more quickly when they used a mood-improving method that they were told was their strongest skill. These participants improved more quickly than people asked to use a skill that they were told was a relative weakness.

Study co-author Daniel Strunk explains, “Our results suggest that whether participants were good at the skill was not relevant. It was the belief that they were good at that skill that made it effective.” Examples of these skills include mindfulness or strength.

SOURCE: Eureka Alert!