More and more people today feel unsatisfied with their moods. More and more people feel depressed or low on energy and positive outlook. Of course, this could be a biological issue in the brain or hormones of the body, but there are a few other places to look first.

In short, sleep, exercise, diet, exposure to natural light, meaningful relationships and an overall sense that your life choices are reflective of your true values are the foundations of wellbeing, mood stability and a positive outlook. If you are struggling with your moods, try improving these areas of your life first before you seek a pill or diagnosis. The good news is that even if you have a medical condition, having these things all in place first will help you manage your natural deficit - many psychiatrists are convinced that this short list of factors along with some therapy and meditation tools is really all it takes to manage most forms of depression.