Health in Action

5 Pick-Me-Ups to Try

If you’re having a day when your spirits are a bit low or your mind feels foggy (and we all have those sometimes), try 1 of these easy tips to clear your head and pep you up.

1. CONNECT with a friend. A quick phone call, coffee break or lunch gives you a chance to talk, laugh and relax.

2. GO for a walk or a drive. Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need to clear your head and turn your outlook from negative to positive.

3. REMIND yourself of good times. Keep a vacation picture, a special card from someone you care about or a drawing by 1 of your children in a desk drawer so you can draw inspiration from it.

4. TAKE some personal time. If you’ve been under a lot of stress, consider a long weekend or mini vacation. Extra rest and downtime work wonders.

5. TREAT yourself. Have a snack, go shopping, visit a museum, take in a sporting event or take a stroll in the park. Perhaps you’re feeling unmotivated because lately you haven’t taken care of your greatest asset — you.