What can I do to be in a better mood?

Question

I don't know why but today I'm so irritable, I work with customers and I can always overlook their rudeness but today it's really getting to me. I don't know, I guess I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. What do you do to put you in a good mood when you're in a bad one? I hate to feel like this...it literally makes me miserable.

Thanks :-)....no it's not because of customers that I am in a bad mood...like I said...that's my job and I learn to deal with that. I just am in a bad mood and they're making it worse but I'm working on it :-)

Answer 1

Transforming our spirit & mind – to have Happiness.
1) Be in a comfortable position, whether sitting or lying down.
2) Have someone watch your children for about 10 or 15 min. [Increase in time, after practicing for a month].
Then close your eyes, and concentrate totally on your breathing.
3) At the end of your first inhalation of oxygen, count One. Keep doing this until you get to ten. Remain patient with yourself. {Continue patiently throughout this disciplinary practice).
4) Then focus your attention on breathing only through your nostrils, which filter out all
the things, which are not healthy to breath into your lungs. Be aware of the various * Transforming our Minds, to bring us Mental Peace & Happiness.

sensations through your nostrils, while you continue the counting. When you get to
ten, start again at one. This disciplinary practice should take only 10 – 15 min. total time.
5) When a distracting thoughts enters your mind allow them to pass through {your mind], w/out
analyzing them, or judging them, or trying to fix them. Then gently, patiently bring your full
attention back to your breath. Every time, a distracting thought {any thought which would take your attention of your breath), comes to your mind, you need to use this skillful method to bring your full attention, back to your breath. Thoughts do come into our minds, especially
worrisome, or pressing thoughts which indicate to us that we have an anxious mind.
Just be patient w/yourself, and keep practicing. **"There is already proven evidence of the Success of The Mindfulness of Breathing Exercises Proven by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD
and by many other Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Scientists, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapists! They give much evidence through clinical studies, that The Mindfulness of Breathing (or mindfulness meditation – another name for this practice) dissolves stress, anger, depression,
worry, impatience, intolerance, fear, anxiety, & many other unhealthy spiritual/mental/emotional states, we so often fall into. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. Wrote a best seller called, “Coming to our Senses” which teaches the mindfulness of breathing (mindfulness meditation). And there is an Excellent book out called, “The Beginner’s Guide to Insight Meditation” By: Arinna Weisman and Jean Smith, which teaches Mindfulness of Breathing, Loving-kindness Meditation while walking to exercise, & Insight Meditation (a higher form of meditation, which greatly helps us to accurately, & clearly see things, people, & situations as they really are, so we’re Not held captive by our unwholesome thoughts, and reactions toward others, & situations in life. Some people use prayer, along with the mindfulness of breathing, to help them in life. Whatever methods one uses, should not be criticized, judged or condemned. Practicing what Jesus taught in Matt. 7:1-5 on not judging, criticizing, or condemning others is important in order for us to experience a healthy spiritual, mental, and emotional life. We are help accountable for the transformation of our own lives, not others. If you’re a little impatient when it comes to results, especially for dissolving anger, I encourage you to read the book, “Working With Anger” By: Thubten Chodron. Has 3 chapters on Training our mind & spirit in Patience; the book helps us see that our personal enemies are pride, hatred and unforgiveness. It is actually a very encouraging book. The Author is also a Psychologist. Many find Prayer quite helpful, to help them gain self-confidence, guidance, comfort, security, & to help them deal with problems, & challenges of Life. And this is great too. The key is that we are gentle, patient, & forgiving with ourselves through the process of transforming our minds, to acquire peace of mind, and happiness. Some religions indicate the importance of renewing & transforming our minds, & as a result - their lives. Rom. 12:2 is an example of just that! A good friend shared with me that Jesus saved his spirit, but it was his responsibility to work out the salvation of his soul {he shared with me that the soul is the Mind, will, & emotions). He said to me that it says this in the book of James. This is done through Rom. 12:2, thus dissolving pride, hatred, and condemnation toward others. This information he shared with me inspired & encouraged me. I sincerely believe, as Jesus taught humanity in Matt. 7:1-5, that not judging, or criticizing, and condemning others, or ourselves is important toward peace of mind. It’s important that we respect beliefs {not judging or condemning them), allowing them to work out (as my friend shared with me) the salvation of our soul {mind/intellect, will & emotions) ourselves, without criticizing others for the methods they use to do this. As we transform our minds, thus transforming our lives, we help end our sufferings, and gain inner peace, and happiness. And that is really all that most of humanity wants the Most, is peace of mind, and Happiness. Thx. For reading this. Stay Optimistic. Life is Wonderful, and so are people too.

Answer 2

Awwwwwwwwe, to become bitter or better? First... are you miserable because you're demanding a certain reaction out of people that they don't/ can't exhibit? If you are, this is a very bad habit; expecting a warm and fuzzy reaction out of an aligator. A good quote comes to mind..."Why be upset over someone not acting the way we want them to be when we can't even act the way we wan't to be?" Just be decent. You were... they weren't

Answer 3

Customer service is a tough job, but you handle it so well until today. I don't think it is your fault. You must have dealt with some really nasty people. You may go out for a walk or take a break or call up a friend to a little chat to cheer you up.

Answer 4

Laugh.

Even if you don't mean it, just trying laughing for a few minutes... try to the find the humor in your customers' annoying little quirks... look at your co-workers and try to find some laughs with them.

Studies have shown that laughter can have an effect on mood and health. http://www.howstuffworks.com/laughter7.htm Just give it a shot and see if it helps.

Answer 5

Do something you enjoy. Listen to some music that you enjoy, do a hobby, go for walk, talk to your friends. Whatever you find picks you up. Everyone is bummed somedays. The thing is that while emotion can often lead to action, action can also lead to emotional change.

Answer 6

just forget about everything. yes, for five seconds just forget about it all. it's just you and nobody else and you can start the day over and have a different mood. its okay some peole are stupid you dont have to get annoied because of them, youll probably never see them again

Answer 7

Go eat an awesome salad outside if its sunny. If not, think of eating an awesome salad outside if it was sunny.

Answer 8

try to check if its almost your monthly visit, you'll experience mood swings prior to your period.. try to think of happy thoughts... enjoy your day, it only pass once, so make the most of it...
good luck!