how do you get into a good mood? If you are in a bad one?

United States
January 3, 2007 8:24pm CST
what are the things that work best?
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13 responses
@FiredUp (270)
• United States
4 Jan 07
I always try to think about something I like to do...or better yet-do it. That way you are not concentrating on the thing that put you in a bad mood.
• United States
9 Jan 07
That is very true. I usualy find that with me , I try to solve the problem first if I can. If you cant then the next best thing is to get your mind on the positive.
@vdeebs (65)
• India
18 Jan 07
i just open my photo album of my college time and the bad mood vanishes. i love those days.
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• United States
17 Oct 08
Thank goodness for great memories. We have beautiful reflections on the past!I just wish I could be that young again.....Enjoy your youth because its very fleeting! Appreciate the response, happy my lotting.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Bad mood? what is it? I smlie to myself first thing every morning. After I say good morning to my girls (2 dogs and one cat, all girls)and having good cup of coffee, I am already in morning euforia. If I find myself in funny mood, I try to call my mother or my friends. I watch good movie or walk a mile...
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• United States
11 Jan 07
I love to have that coffee in the morning. I smile and say hi to my husband, three dogs and 4 birds.. and then im into my work for the day and trying to get a chance to post in here.
@thediesel (287)
• Philippines
16 Jan 07
I usually just sleep it off and hope that when I wake up, I'll be in a good mood. Works for me most of the time.
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• United States
18 Jan 07
Thats a good idea there. I can always use more sleep. Thanks for the tip. Ill use that one next time.
@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
16 Jan 07
Normally, I go do some shopping, listen to music or watch some tv.
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• United States
18 Jan 07
Shopping, yes, thats a wonderful idea and I think thar would defintly help. Music always helps. So first go shopping then listen to music and then turn on your tv.....
@sindai (204)
• Canada
18 Jan 07
Try and think of happy thoughts. Like the day you felt when you child was born (if you have children!), or the first time you went to disneyland. Do you have a pet? My dog always cheers me up when I'm in a bad mood or sad. he doesn't even have to do anything. I just look at him, he gives me this funny look and tilts his head...and I laugh. Rent a funny movie, to the park and watch children play. It's amazing the things children say and do!
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• United States
17 Oct 08
Those are all really, great ideas.Theres alot of wonder all around us.My children are grown but they are still funy and make me laugh! Appreciate your response, and happy mylotting.
@123456_ (1052)
• Philippines
4 Jan 07
music therapy works best. i am a music lover and when im feeling that my day is a little bit down, i do listen to good musics. it makes my nerve relaxed!
• United States
9 Jan 07
I dont know how we could live without music. I love it all. It just so healing to sing and to have beautiful sounds lifting our spirits.
• Philippines
4 Jan 07
it depends on how bad my mood it but typically, i either listen to music or watch a really funny, good-laugh, and heartwarming movie... in that way, i would convert my thoughts on it and i won't thinking the things that made me feel bad mood
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Thats a very good idea. I love really good movies and they do help. I also like posting on here and I think this is really good for people. Its a great way to vent...lol
• India
9 Jan 07
i do my best if possible then it comes directly into good mood,if you are in a bad mood then think about your clsoe one's
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• United States
9 Jan 07
SO very, very, true. we have gotten some really great answers on here. I hope these posts help someone. I do feel they are helping me. Thank you!
@mashimaro (1094)
• Philippines
4 Jan 07
If I were in a bad mood I will dance and sing.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
My husband will dance and sing arround the house. Its pretty funny at times. I just feel bad when he sings the dogs howl...lol shhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeee
• United States
4 Jan 07
i will watch comedy movies or go to mylot website.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
That does help. I like to do that too. Sometimes I just listen to my hubby because hes very funny.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
4 Jan 07
I do many things- I play games with my daughter.. I read funny jokes at work ( I keep them saved up for bad moments) I listen to my favorite music loud and sing along I dance in the livingroom I walk outside (weather permitting) get a backrub from hubby take a long hot bath with lots of bubbles talk to my mom find anyway to laugh!
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• United States
9 Jan 07
Back rubs are so awesome. I have found they really do help keep the knots out of your back. Bubble Baths are just miracle workers.....just dont fall asleep in the tub!
• United States
4 Jan 07
I write, go for a walk, smile at people and read Norman Vincent Peale.
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• United States
9 Jan 07
I love that answer...smile at people. what a terrific thing to say and do. Thats one we all needed to hear. Thank you!