Feeling a little blue? Here are ten fast and easy ways to smile.

1. Play outside外出游玩

Leave your apartment and go outside. Sun and fresh air are good for you.

2. Exercise運(yùn)動(dòng)

When you exercise, your brain releases a chemical called endorphins. This chemical makes you feel happier. That is just another reason why exercise is good for you.

3. Have a Heart-to-Heart促膝談心

If something is bothering you, it is a good idea to talk about it. Call a friend or relative. A good chat is great way to feel better fast.

4. Play Pop Music 演奏流行音樂(lè)

Westlife, Backstreet Boys, S.H.E…who doesn’t like a little mindless pop? Listening to upbeat, happy music will make you smile. Singing along won’t hurt either.

5. Laughter is the best medicine開(kāi)懷大笑是一劑良藥

Laughing is the best way to improve your mood. Children laugh around 400 times a day. Adults only laugh about 20 times a day. What happened? Be a kid for a day: play games, watch funny movies, or read jokes online.

6. Power of Chocolate巧克力的力量

Chocolate has special natural chemicals that make you happy. Plus, it tastes so good!

7. Draw畫(huà)畫(huà)

Be an artist! Draw, paint, or make something. Even if it is not perfect, being creative relieves stress.

8. Get a dog養(yǎng)一條小狗

Dogs are cute, energetic, and fun. Plus, studies show that people with pets live longer and people with dogs live the longest!

9. Breathe呼吸

If you can’t go to the gym, try taking deep breaths. Breathing deeply will relax your muscles and give you energy.

10. Think positive積極樂(lè)觀地考慮問(wèn)題

Close your eyes and think of a beautiful scene or a time when you were happy and feeling good.