11 Laugh

Having a good laugh can improve your mood by lowering your levels of stress and depression, according to research conducted at Ohio State University, so hit up YouTube and watch a funny video if you’re feeling down.

12 Kiss

In addition to causing a release of oxytocin, kissing is a great way to get a rush of dopamine, the feel-good chemical that has you walking on cloud nine in the beginning stages of a relationship. So, if you’ve got somebody you can lock lips with, a little smooch might be just what the doctor ordered.

13 Take Deep Breaths

Deep, regular breathing, defined as breaths taken through the nose that fully expand your abdomen before being released, can help calm down a stress response and help you get back to feeling like a million bucks. Making a conscious effort to take deep breaths is a great way to get your body to relax and can cheer you up in no time.

14 Smile

It turns out there’s a reason people say to “grin and bear it.” Research published by the Association for Psychological Science found that regardless of whether a person was actually happy or not, smiling lowers the body’s stress response. So, if stress has got you feeling bad, crack a grin. Even if you’re not actually feeling happy, your lowered stress level could have you feeling cheerier in no time.

15 Meditate

If you’re in a slump and exercise is the absolute last thing you want to do, there’s good news for you: The tonal opposite of exercise can also boost your mood. Meditating is a quick way to wipe away the stress that’s bringing you down. And research published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that a regular meditation practice can provide an overall reduction of depression and anxiety, so you can actually reap benefits in the short and long term. To make the most of your moments of solace, brush up on these 10 Ways to Focus Better During Meditation.