Getting Rid of A Bad Mood

Hi BlueRose.. Well it is 1:30 A.M. Central Time. My hubby is next door working on a computer job for a client who has to have his system running by tomorrow morning. So I am here waiting and decided to stop by friends sites I have never been at before. I must compliment you on doing a great job with your site...very creative and laid out very well. Nice to see something unique! Now on to your discussion. Sometimes when I feel grouchy and cranky I just go with it for awhile. I let my hubby know that I am feeling that way and will ask for a hug. After a few 'fricking fracks' and some minor inner grumblings I begin to feel better just because I didn't try to avoid the feelings and gave them a 'voice.' After that I look for something to laugh at...and usually one of our 5 cats provides that. They are always getting into something, playing with each other...and I cannot help but smile. Just picking any of of them up or snuggling with them is enough to take me to a calmer place. I have included a photo so you can see two of them our female Ellie is the gray one..Tee-tooh is one of two ginger males. This photo shows why they make us laugh and help lighten things up. Hope you enjoy it. Some of my other 'mood boosters' is to put on some upbeat music and dance. Doing yoga can help too...as does journaling my feelings. I find that crankiness usually has a reason and by giving myself some quiet time to think about it or write about whatever comes to mind can put me in touch with whatever is lying beneath conscious awareness. Barring all of that I will go up to the sanctuary in the attic of our house and meditate. Stilling the mind and going to that Still Place Within always assists me in overcoming grouchy-ness. It was a way of putting everything into perspective. Anyway good to be able to share some of what works for me...I don't know whether any of them will work..but it was enjoyable participating here. Your input on my site is always appreciated. Best regards, Raia

I know that feeling, jeweled! What usually works for me when all else fails is to take a nature break. I will get out of my apartment, even if I go no further than just outside my building. It is there I can connect with nature-watch the birds, squirrels frolicking, neighborhood cats prowling. We have seating in the front of my building, or, if you prefer, there is a gazebo a short distance away. Even watching the grass grow or seeing all the different varieties of trees and flowers will make me feel at peace. I release all of my cares from my mind and just glory in the wonder of nature for an hour. Hope you feel better!

Hi Hun! I would suggest trying to take another nap if that usually helps. If not then maybe some up beat music, a walk, or a BIG cup of coffee and find something funny to read or watch!

It's really not so much that I'll be in a grouchy mood, but some days, despite having a good sleep I'll feel so tired, like a zombie..my energy level is nil, zip, zilch, and I HATE that. To get myself out of it though? Actually I just listen to what my body is saying...Maybe it's telling me that I need a rest, to slow down, as I'm usually the type that is actively doing something from the momet I wake up until I go to sleep On days though that I might be in an angry or frazzled mood, I get that pent up, hostile energy out by doing some "powerhouse" cleaning...it gets rid of that nervous energy I might be having

I take naps too -- or write poetry or paint.

I have my bad days, but I put loud music on and dance while I am getting ready and that always seems to cheer me up! You can also think about all of the people in the world who are less fortunate than you are, and remember it is not so bad! Or you can stay in bed and be grumpy :(