A person’s mood can change at the drop of a hat. A person’s mood can change because they dropped their hat. In fact, any of many things that are done, said, and experienced on a daily basis can change a mood faster than a Ferrari can hit top speed.
By definition, a mood is a state or quality of feeling at a particular time. However, we all know someone who seems to be in either a good or bad mood, well, all of the time. A lot of that has to do with perspective. Our take on an occurrence, a statement, a condition will affect our disposition. It is undoubtedly best to be in a good mood as often as possible. Achieving this is more of a challenge for some of us than for others. Try thinking of the good things in your life at times when it seems everything is going awry. A positive attitude has no choice but to eventually improve a foul mood.
It is imperative to remember that no matter how bad you may feel, you mustn’t spread your gloom or displace your emotions to the innocent people. You may be mad at your boss, but take a deep breath before you go home and allow your mood to affect someone who has not done you any harm. Don’t take the anger you have for your boyfriend out on all males in your vicinity. Avoid yelling at the driver in front of you just because your dog died this morning. Your mood affects my mood then mine affects someone else’s. Emotions can be contagious. Learn to recognize your moods and what triggers their transition to avoid drastic swings. Constant mood swings are buzz killers.
Focus on being in the mood you want others to be in and watch it rub off on the world around you. Laugh as often as you can. Live life like it’s all you’ve got. Stop to smell the roses, then pick a few and give them to some one who’s in a bad mood.
-- Linwood R. Butler, Jr.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent perspective! I was always told, to "choose to have a good day", because it truly is an alternative how one can let proceedings that occur dictate how their day is appraised. A "day" is not promising to anyone, it’s filled with elements that come to pass that many times determine if the overall day is favorable or not.
Mood(s) is a word that is comprised with connotations of negativism. It's a short-term affect that could have a lasting impact. Additional word to the wise, choose to look at the big picture as they say.... it will lessen the negativity when setbacks happen.