I awoke today in a bad mood.
Tossing and turning all night, I couldn’t get comfortable. The cat might have had something to do with it.
My feet were cold, too, so when I hit the icy floor, the chill spread throughout my body. I did not want to go to the gym, even though it’s our morning routine. My poor husband could tell something was wrong as I stormed around the house, gathering my workout clothes, downing some coffee, and looking for my gloves.
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
“NOTHING!” I barked, knowing full well I was in a simply, horrible, very, very bad mood.
Upon returning home, I ate my bowl of oatmeal and read the headlines in The Free Lance Star, feeling my bad humor dissipate. I hate that feeling (and I’m sure my optimistic, happy husband does, too).
When I can’t stand myself any longer, I have found these simple things to be helpful:
- Go workout anyway. Physical movement can sometimes move the angst out
- Remember that it’s all in my head, and I have control over how I feel
- Focus on the good. Gratitude can work wonders
How do you get yourself out of a bad mood? What are your tricks?