Moods N' Things: Improve Your Everyday Life

You’d be surprised how differently you might think about things, depending on what mood you’re in. I know it sounds like common sense, but we really fail to be aware of this, when we are deep in our emotions.

Your Mood Affects Your Thoughts

Of course, not all emotions are going to have a negative affect on the way you view things, but let’s face it. If you’re in a bad mood, you are less likely to be patient with your friend’s drama. If you are in a good mood, you might make a little extra time for the day, to talk to your friend about all the latest gossip.

Your Outlook

This also applies to the way you feel about yourself. Life could be looking up for you. Work is going well, your kids are doing well, your relationship is cool... Then, all of a sudden, something happens. Perhaps you grandma passes away, and you are grieving. You try to keep looking at the upside of life, but because you’re down in your emotions, you start to have insecurities about your relationship. You might start making up stories in your head about how your kids are dealing with things. You start assuming they might be doing drugs, worrying yourself to death. You might start thinking your spouse is cheating on you, because you, all of a sudden, aren’t enough for them.

This might be an extreme example, but it is a true representation of how we can start thinking about everything in a negative light, when we are affected by our emotions. On the other hand, when something good happens, everything you think about has a positive spin on it. Let’s say you just got married and you are in a honeymoon phase. Maybe not even marriage, but a new relationship has you in that lovey-dovey honeymoon phase of life. Everything looks great, right? You see things through rose-colored glasses. Your job is less stressful, your friends are less annoying, and your kids are funny, instead of exhausting.

Is It True?

So what do you do with this information? The next time you start to have doubts about your relationship, or start feeling insecure, or aren’t satisfied with your life, look at your circumstances. Are there other things in your life that are affecting the way you feel about everything? In other words, are your feelings accurate?

Look Within

Take a deep look at your emotions, and decide where you think they’re coming from. Sometimes, a close friend, in whom you trust, or a professional, can help you point out what they see happening in your life. They may be able to see what could be causing you to react differently. Getting in tune with your emotions helps decrease stress, resolve problems, and move forward in life. This is why meditation is such a highly valued practice. It brings a person back to their center, which is where you find the root to things.

The Practice Is Worth It

Finding the root, solves the problem. So a little word of advice…look within. If you need help, ask for it. After awhile, you’ll start to get the hang of it. You’ll be so thankful once you learn how to identify your feelings and their roots. This makes for a healthier and more peaceful life, and who doesn’t want that?

A Challenge For You

So my challenge to you, is to start to get in tune with your emotions. Reflect out loud at the end of the day, or in a journal. When you actually start to look at what’s going on inside, you can figure out things you’ve never understood before. It’s amazing, I tell ya! I’m obsessed with it. So come on guys, let’s reflect :::long pleasant sigh here::: 😊.

With Beauty & Growth,

Chan Crawford

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