I'm referring to those situations like meetings or family gatherings where you don't feel your best, yet have to be civil to people. Or maybe a job where you have to deal with clients. Mentally, how to you psych yourself up to make it through these situations without being an obvious crank?
2007-03-17 14:10:19 · 11 answers · asked by cap3382 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You have to change your negative thoughts to positive thoughts and keep working on this throughout the day. It's not something that is quick. You have to keep reminding yourself. Good luck.
2007-03-17 14:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by elimayme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
on those occasions i try to see through the unpleasantness and on to their inevitable conclusions. all things come to an end, even unpleasant ones. if i can visualize the end game when the situation is over, and work my way mentally through to it, not only does it seem to pass more quickly, but it also helps things proceed smoothly.
stay focused, take a breath or a breather if possible, and tell yourself that, 'this too shall pass'. if you have something upcoming that you're not looking forward to, maybe some of these strategies will work for you too.
2007-03-17 23:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by patzky99 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What I do is set something up at home before I leave that I look forward to, such as, preparing my favorite dessert. Then throughout the day I have the saticefaction that I did something that I'll appreciate when I get home. It's an odd method, but try it with something you like to do.
2007-03-17 21:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by Liz P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think about something that gets you excited. But i know that sometimes you do not feel like putting a smile on , and its OK....you can just tell your family or co workers that you are not having a good day, if they ask that is.
You cant be happy all the time, that is just not human!
good luck to you!
God bless!
2007-03-17 21:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by SugaLova 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't always transfer that energy into a "good mood." You can, however, be polite. Think of it as good customer service, even when you're with your family. Your job is to appear happy even if you're not.
But a side note: you shouldn't really have to appear mindlessly happy when you're not when you're with family.
2007-03-17 21:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Ask Aunt Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like watching some videos on youtube..ok maybe not the most quickest way to a happy rush but sometimes if you think about what your going to do tonight gets you excited.
2007-03-17 21:23:01 · answer #6 · answered by Banana Hero [sic] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just clap my hands a couple times, summon up whatever energy I have and try to think of something funny to say.
2007-03-17 21:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go 2 peekvid and watch the movie the secret
2007-03-17 21:37:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a beer helps me!
2007-03-17 21:17:59 · answer #9 · answered by patfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I either listen to music or drink. Usually drink.
2007-03-17 21:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by almighty_malachi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋