Being in a good mood
is not difficult. It does take a little work,
and it also takes responsibility. Because
it's better to be happy than upset, putting
yourself in a good mood is definitely worth
it. Even the happiest
of people find themselves in a bad mood
now and then. Others unfortunately may find
themselves in low spirits more often than
not. The following tips can help both types
of people create a better mood each day.
The first step is to realize you are in
a bad mood. If you don't realize it, it's
going to be tough to change it.
This realization can come
from several sources. You are usually the
best judge of your mood. You can also get
that type of feedback from others.
Now that you know you are in a negative
mood, you have to decide you want to change
it. This isn't as easy as it sounds. When
we're upset, we usually don't want to hear
how we should be happy. We usually want
to be left alone. That is why this is the
toughest step.
Regardless, it's worth it.
A few days a week in a bad mood can really
add up. A friend might comment that you
are usually in a negative mood without you
even realizing it. Yes it's hard to make
this decision, but after you have changed
your mood, you'll be happy you did.
You know you're not happy, and you want
to change. The next step is to look for
the source. I know that when things start
piling up I get a little tense.
Once I feel that I am getting
upset, I think about what things I am concerning
myself with. Then I write them down, and
get to work on them. This helps to bring
order to my cluttered mind.
Look for the source of the
negativity. Did someone say something that
upset you? Are you worried about something
that you did? About something you still
have to do?
When you find the source, it's time to fix
it. If someone upset you, talk with them.
If you are worried about getting something
done, do it. If you are worried about something
you can't change, accept that you can't
change it and move on.
Sometimes fixing the source isn't enough
to change our mood. In this case, think
of things that put you in a good mood.
It could be anything that
you choose. Calling a friend, going to lunch,
playing golf, etc. If you fix the source
of the problem and you still feel down,
do something fun.
This quick system will
help to change your down days into some
of the best up days you've ever had.
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