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What if you could reprogram your brain so that you don’t experience bad moods as often?
Here are five keys to unlock your bad moods. These simple questions reframe your thinking so you can beat bad moods and live your life with no complaints, no excuses, and no regrets.
2. Define your commitment
One of my affirmations is “by our choices we reveal our commitments.” By checking in with yourself and addressing your commitments, you lay the foundation to take responsibility for your results. If you are really committed to being happy you will make more conscious choices. This question can help you to rise above the circumstance and overcome the challenges in your path.
The second part of thought mastery is to speak back and take charge. Visually see yourself winking at the voice in your head, then imagine (or say it out loud) “Thank you for sharing.” This helps you to acknowledge the negativity then dismiss it as insignificant in light of your choices or commitment.
4. Identify the real problem
Sometimes it’s just easier to get attached to the drama and the story than to make a commitment to change a bad habit or shake things up in a bad workplace situation or personal relationship. Asking the question, “Where would I be without this drama?” can help you identify the real problem, and create new choices. What are the “benefits” you are indulging in from all that drama? (Do you get more attention from others? Does it make you feel powerful? — Perhaps the real problem is that you aren’t applying your creativity enough or don’t spend enough time caring for yourself.)
5. Release resistance
Stuck energy sometimes needs to be moved. If you are in a really bad mood, instead of beating yourself up, dedicate a period of time to sulk, be angry and feel the mood. In other words, accept “what is”. Releasing the negative energy this way, can help you open the door for seeing a possible solution. When you make this conscious choice to release the resistance, you put yourself back in control instead of being a victim to negativity.
In a nutshell, don’t use a bad mood as an excuse for poor performance. Master your thinking, ask a better question and your energy will shift, and your results are sure to follow.