Work, family and world events can be so stressful that it feels like optimism and joy are far out of reach.
Anyone can get stuck in a bad mood — but you don't have to stay there!
Once you're in a mood you need to shake, start by going to your happy place. If not, keep a photo on your phone or computer of a beautiful, favorite place and take a moment to imagine yourself there. What's the weather like? What does the air smell like? What are you doing while you're there? How does being there make you feel? You'll instantly feel calmer, lost in the daydream or the memory of your happy place.
We can make our situations worse by keeping thinking about negative thoughts. "Bad things always happen to me," becomes "What lesson can I learn from this situation?" "I wasted the whole day," becomes "I still have 5 more hours left to make today a great day!"
Whether it is going for a coffee at your favorite café, or catching a movie in the theatre, make sure that once a week you schedule some "me" time. That may mean getting less done during the day, but you deserve to take a mental break, regularly. So give priority to the time you need to recharge.
Whether it's the rare bit of easy traffic on your way to work or the break in the weather, you won't have time to complain about the negative things because you're so busy being grateful.
A. You can also volunteer at your local shelter.
B. It helps focus on the present and clear your mind.
C. Thankfully, there are ways you can get back on track.
D. If you're able, get into nature and breathe the fresh air.
E. Relieve your stress and refresh your mind, body and spirit.
F. When a negative thought flashes, replace it with a positive one.
G. When a negative attitude takes over, shake it off by practising gratitude.
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