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Dealing With Mood Swings
There are days when we all feel down! Where no matter how bright and sunny the weather is, still we're in a bad mood.
There are days when we all feel down! Where no matter how bright and sunny the weather is, still we're in a bad mood.
And most of us allow our moods to get the better of us. So, how do you deal with the mood swings? Do you eat yourself silly or spend time snapping at everyone who crosses your path?
No one likes to be around a person who is in foul mood. When in a huff, we to tend look for things to fuel the bad mood. Why? Because we are subconsciously trying to justify that our mood is valid, that it's OK to be in a bad mood.
But, there has to be a point when we say STOP - stop being moody and pull yourself out of the mood.Do things that make you happy, think about happy thoughts and hang out with happy people.
Happiness is contagious. If you're with a happy person, you're likely to feel happy too.
When you're in a better mood, make time to understand what put you in that mood. There's obviously a reason for it. Was it a particular event or person or thing?
Don't blame anyone. If you do, you're allowing others to control your mood. Take responsibility for your mood. Go a bit deeper and listen to your emotions. Try and find out what's really bugging you.
The aim behind this process is to avoid mood swings and become good mood managers. To do this you need to understand how your thoughts shape your moods.
A simple way to strengthen our emotional muscles and master our moods is to start the day with the thought: "Today I choose to be happy, to feel good, no matter what".
