How Do You Flip From Bad to Good Mood?

[Lucky Laser]

What if all your raisins are stuck inside raisin cinnamon bread? :0

That is a very good idea Cowgirl, and I think a valuable exercise in focus. I will have to try that... if I can get one of these raisins out... eef... oof!

 

[2quilt]

if i dont like raisins, can i do the same thing with a pint of Chocolate Therapy by Ben & Jerry's?
Please?

 

[Anonymoose]

Sometimes trying to flip can be counterproductive for me. Usually pleasant, absorbing distractions help. I use: aromatherapy, a shower, music, food, beverages, walking, talking on the phone and surfing the 'net.

 

[Cindy]

Chocolate, ummmmm. I love WW's oh yeah MM's. Distraction I think is key. But finding it sometimes is so hard. Maybe if we made a list of distractions and post it on the refrigerator or write it in a journal, when we can't think we can go to the list.

 

[sunnydaze]

Cindy,
I find it difficult to snap out of my depressions. Sometimes, I ride it out. I have listened to good music and that helps sometimes. Recently, I woke up crying and told myself to do something good for someone. Before, I knew it my coat and boots were on and I was shoveling our 87 year old neighbors steps and landing. He invited me in for tea and was very appreciative. Now that spring is here, I plan on walking my dog more often as outside seems to help and I am planning on doing more yard work as it makes me feel like I am in a park and my mind is free.
sunnydaze

 

[Cindy]

Sunnydaze:

Just because the snow is gone, still stop in and visit that neighbor, my Mom is 86 and many of her friends and family are gone. She lives for Sundays when I bring her to my house so she feels part of the world again rather than vegetating in the Senior Apartments.

Sometimes I think we feel unless we do something big for someone we are doing nothing. Your neighbor would probably love you to drop in once in a while - say bringing him the mail a couple of times a month. The elderly have so much to tell and share. I love hearing their perspective on the world today. AND you get the bonus, satisfaction of changing someones day :Hug_emoticon:.