We all have days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed. I can recall those days where I wake up in a funk. These days, since we’ve started working from home and changing our lifestyles, I have found my mood lower than usual, and it’s not a pleasant feeling.

I also know, as an executive coach reading plenty of research, we are more creative, productive, and resilient when we feel more positive. Positive emotions fuel high performance and achievement. The ability to regulate and shift your state of mind is vital for your success and your long-term psychological well-being.

Fortunately, you can use simple and proven methods to quickly elevate your emotional state, so you can perform at your best.

To be sure, these strategies are not a panacea, and if you are clinically depressed, these will likely be insufficient. But if you feel a little glum and want to uplift your mental state, try the following quick-working strategies employed by the mentally strong.

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