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Submitted on the 2011/12/19 09:51:40
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Friendship Ranking : Friendship God
Member Score : 700+
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Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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We tend to assume that moods just ‘happen to us’ and, like storms, the best we can do is wait until they pass. But, unlike climatic storms, we can influence - even change - our moods without resorting to unhealthy means such as alcohol or drugs. Being able to manage and influence your own emotions is a powerful marker for good health, emotional maturity, and happiness.
One way to alter your mood is to instantly do something else. For example, if you feel flat and bored, continuing to watch uninteresting TV will deepen the mood. Switching it off and going for a walk in a new neighborhood will inevitably change your mood. If you feel cross, consciously focus on three things in your life for which you can feel grateful. If you are anxious, start to imagine that what you are anxious about has already happened and gone much better than expected.
The important thing is just to do or think something different. Don’t be passively carried along by the current of the mood. The quickest way to do this may be to simply imagine not feeling the way you are feeling. So if I’m feeling hacked off, I might close my eyes and take a few moments to strongly imagine feeling relaxed and comfortable and even in a good mood. This will, at the very least, neutralize the bad mood and may even put you in a good mood.
Temper gets you into trouble; pride keeps you there.
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Submitted on the 2012/01/21 06:46:12
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Friendship Ranking : Friendship God
Member Score : 700+
Total count : 6502
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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Well since the start of 2012, I have not just changed my mood. But my attitude also.
Seems to be doing great
Temper gets you into trouble; pride keeps you there.
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Submitted on the 2012/01/21 09:34:53
By: Firechild
Location : South Africa
Friendship Ranking : Friendship God
Member Score : 700+
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Joined : 2009/03/08 14:38:05
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Good so happy to hear this.
You! Off my planet!
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