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    20 SCIENCE-BACKED HACKS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD

    Mar 10, 2021 4 minutes
    By Dilvin Yasa

    1 LISTEN TO A TEAR-JERKING TUNE

    Admittedly, reaching for Radiohead when you’re feeling a bit flat seems counterintuitive. But a study from The Free University of Berlin reveals listening to sad music (particularly during times of emotional distress) can actually help to elevate feelings of joy as well as regulate negative mood.

    2 LIGHT A SCENTED CANDLE

    Burn, baby, burn – specifically, a bitter orange or lavender scent. These aromas could help to ease anxiety and boost positivity, according to researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, who studied patients before dental procedures. Hey, anything pairing ‘good mood’ with ‘root canal’ has our vote.

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