Do you feel depressed, anxious or tense, but not sure why? These daily habits affect how you feel.
1. Too Much Caffeine
We’ve mentioned it before, but drinking too much caffeine can cause a feeling of restlessness. In addition, caffeine can make you feel gloomy or anxious. Maybe you drink too much coffee? Try replacing one cup of regular coffee with decaffeinated coffee.
2. Too little exercise
The amount of physical exercise in a day affects how you feel. Research shows that exercising can make you feel less anxious and/or depressed. Do not panic. You don’t have to start exercising four times a week right away. Try going for a 20 minute walk every day.
3. Social media
Of course social media offers distraction, but subconsciously it also causes you to constantly compare yourself with others. This can make you feel insecure or depressed. Try to remind yourself that social media only represents a very small part of a person’s life. You can agree with yourself, for example, to open Instagram or Facebook only after breakfast and to put your phone away around 9 p.m.
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4. Too little outside
If you spend a lot of time indoors, it can have a negative impact on your mood. Nature has a calming effect on your nervous system and the production of vitamin D ensures that feelings of depression decrease.
5. Too Many Carbs
Fast carbohydrates ensure that your energy level rises. Examples include biscuits, candy, ice cream and soft drinks. If you eat or drink fast carbohydrates too often, your blood sugar level will fluctuate more. As a result, you can suffer from mood swings.
6. Working too much
There’s nothing wrong with a little drive, but too much work makes you exhausted and less comfortable in your own skin. So give yourself time and space to relax. Think you might be working too much? Call a friend, go for a walk, or visit a relative. You will see that you will feel a bit more energetic afterwards.
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