How to bust a bad mood
Our mood is sometimes affected by the weather, in fact in other countries, during winter time a lot of people get depressed. It is in this light that I am sharing today what Anne Conner wrote in the book, “Daily Inspiration, Chicken Soup For The Recovering Soul.”
“A rainy day can get me feeling down. The gray skies, the dull colors, the dripping rain, I see and hear this and my spirit sags. Occasionally, responding this way sets me on a downward spiral of feeling even worse because I expect myself to be cheery and positive. The self judge comes alive with, “Why am I letting a little rain get me down?” …
Our mood can be vulnerable to some factors that confront us like illness, financial problem, conflict in the relationship, loss of job, and other factors that can affect our mood. But, I’m one who doesn’t allow my mood to destroy my day. I always find ways to lighten my day like going to the mall, ordering food in the restaurant, reading a book, exercising, taking a walk, calling my sisters, and other things that could help me to brighten my day. For me, we should not let our mood control us, but it’s us who should be “calling the shots.”
There are ways to bust a bad mood. Here are the suggestions of Laura Newcomer of www.greatets.com,:
Smile. It’s cheesy, but apparently it’s true: The act of smiling really can turn a frown upside down.
Jump around. Get happy – making endorphins pumping fast with some jumping jacks, or jump rope.
Sniff certain scents. Inhaling the scent of orange or lavender can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Chew gum. The repetitive action of gnawing on gum can promote relaxation and reduce anxiety and stress.
Ogle or buy some flowers. Studies show that flowers can provide an instant and lasting mood boost. They can also make us more productive.
Eat some chocolate. As if we needed a reason other than delicious. Eating chocolate can make us feel happy.
Get present. Studies find the best way to stay cheerful is to stay centered in the present- even when it’s not all that pleasant. The best way to re-center is to sit quietly for a few minutes and try some deep calming breaths. Focus on the breath moving in and out of the body and gently guide attention back to the breath if the mind starts to wander.
Count your blessings. Think about or write down what you’re thankful for. Expressing gratitude creates an instant mood boost.
Snuggle up. Climbing under a soft blanket for a few minutes might make us more relaxed and flexible. Researcher found there’s something about contact with soft things that just makes us feel better.
Listen to a happy song. Its quick; it’s east; it’s an instant mood-lifter. Sing along (perfect pitch not required) for extra benefit.
However, if a foul mood lasts for two or more straight weeks, it might be a good idea to seek professional help, as this could be a sign of depression.
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