10 Instant + Simple Ways to Turn Your Bad Mood into a Great One
Today was not the best day for me; honestly though all week I have been in a pretty bad mood. It’s a combination of all the school-ending craziness, balancing home and work stuff and this terrible heat wave that has me sweating more than I thought was possible.
I’ve been in a total bad mood. I know it, my husband knows it & even my kids can feel it to an extent … I would even bet you can feel it too. I hate being in a crappy mood because it really doesn’t help solve why I am in a bad mood, it doesn’t fix what’s wrong and well, it’s just depressing.
There are some ways that I have been able to cheer myself up though and thankfully many of these ways nearly instantly changes my mood. Even if it’s just for a few minutes, a hint of a smile or a really good laugh, it’s helpful and important. I am going to share some of my tricks with you and I want you to come back to this post when you start feeling a huge case of the ‘Mondays’ coming on. It will work … I promise!
Click through to see 10 instant + simple ways to turn that frown into a smile:
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Remember Someone Loves You
There is someone who loves you, always.
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Buy Something Just for You
Treat yourself to an ice cream cone, a massage or a t-shirt that is totally you.
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Play With Your Food
Or do something else harmlessly bad.
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Ask For Help
If you are in a bad mood because you have so much on your plate, ask for help. No one will know you need it unless you put it out there.
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Find Something to Smile At
Like this picture. Try not to smile at the pure joy. Find something that makes you smile like that -- or look at this until you find it.
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MOAR KITTEHS!
Just go look at some cats on the Internet -- it will cheer you up.
Go see more kittens on: Babble Pets
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Realize it Could Be Worse
Normally I hate this phrase, but sometimes you need to try and put things in perspective. Feel what you are feeling, but try not to dwell on them.
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Check Your Expectations
It's great and important to have goals and ambitions, but make sure they are attainable so you're not constantly depressed.
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Find the Humor in the Small Things
There is something to smile at or get a huge laugh out of in the places you may not expect -- just keep your eyes open
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