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Meditation & Simple Appreciation are what have worked for me.
With meditation, I can calm my mind and limit its tendencies to run wild - which sometimes puts me in a bad mood, especially when i unconciously start focusing my attention on negative things. meditation gives me the clarity of mind to begin to appreciate what is good in my life
Concious purposeful appreciation of every day things (a soft bed, a warm shower, a nice dream, decent food, even an interesting or challenging chapter of my school text) is a great, natural and healthy mood elevator.
Gardening is also something that is very spiritual and fulfilling for me. Anything that you enjoy intrinsically (simply the act itself) is something that you should pursue, for it will most deffinitely bring purpose into your life if you allow it. (I would suggest that you spend time meditating with the plants in your windowbox)
Here at Pomona College in Los Angeles we have a college-sponsored farm where we grow fruits and vegetables. where do you go to school? I guess you don't have any such thing going on over there, like a co-op or anything?
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