10 Things To Avoid In A Bad Mood

Bad mood and anger are normal human feelings that all of us encounter somehow. It is a natural reaction to get angry over the things that make us feel bad or are unpleasant to us. Being in bad mood is also one of the aspect of being angry. Now, the point is what to do and what not to do in a bad mood.

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We can get angry or our mood can get spoiled anywhere, be it office, home or a friends place. If your bad mood troubles others ,it may land you in even more pain and resentment. Your bad mood cuts down your patience and you may hurt your best friend or even your spouse.

You must try to be under control and if it is difficult to do so, isolate yourself for sometime until you calm down. There are some other things that you should avoid when you are in a bad mood.

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Have a look at some important things that you have to avoid if you are in a bad mood.

Don’t Post On Any Social Networking Website

Don’t Post On Any Social Networking Website

Your bad mood is only for a time being and will not stay for ever. If you want to write down your anger or bad feeling, jot it down on your personal note book and avoid posting it socially. As you know, some of the friends in your social networking sites are actually not your friends.

Don't Make Decisions

Don't Make Decisions

If you are angry and in a bad mood, avoid making decisions. Decisions made in haste and anger will not yield a better outcome. You may regret your decisions later and, unfortunately, won't be able to do anything about it. Make decisions only when you are back to your peaceful state of mind.

Let It Go

Let It Go

If someone at work place or anywhere else is responsible for your bad mood, let it go. Keep in mind that the person who was unfair to you may have some personal issues with which he is dealing with. The reasons of his being rude to you was not you but his own problems.

Don't Continue The Arguments

Don't Continue The Arguments

If the reason of your bad mood is an argument then avoid further arguments. This will not reap any good results but will only break your heart. You might say and even hear heart wrenching things as both the arguing persons are in a bad mood and are angry. So, avoid further arguments with your friend or spouse. Leave the place and go for a walk so that you will get mental peace.

Don't Drink Alcohol

Don't Drink Alcohol

People think that drinking alcohol will calm them down but, this is not true. Alcohol removes all hesitance from your mind and you will speak all that is in your mind. This will make the other person unhappy and may ruin your relationship that otherwise could be rectified.

Avoid Writing Emails

Avoid Writing Emails

If you are angry at work place, give yourself time to calm your mind down. Go for a coffee with your best buddy until all the negative thoughts are erased. However, if you write an email to your boss, you may land up in more trouble. When an email is sent, it can't be taken back.

Don't Share Your Anger And Bad Mood With All

Don't Share Your Anger And Bad Mood With All

You might know that most of your so called friends are actually your enemies who are wearing the mask of a friend. If you share your anger and bad feelings with them, they might be happy about it and will start to gossip. They will exaggerate your feelings and spread wrong rumours about you. Talk to your real and close friends only.

Avoid Going To Bed

Avoid Going To Bed

Don't sleep with all your negative thoughts and anger in your mind. This may damage your brain and ruin your sleep. Clear your mind first by taking to the person who is responsible for your bad mood calmly. If you can't, try out some relaxational methods that will calm your mind and will help you go to sleep.

Don't Over Eat

Don't Over Eat

Whenever you are in a bad mood, you might think that eating a pastry or an ice cream will soothe your mind. This is true, but don't over indulge in eating high calorie foods as in bad mood you can't realise that you are over eating. So, be mindful of the calories you gulp when you are angry.

Don’t Go For A Drive

Don’t Go For A Drive

If you are in a bad mood then you must avoid driving any vehicle. You are in an aggressive state of mind and may harm others. While in a bad mood, you keep thinking about it and may end in an accident. So, stay away from your vehicle if you are in a bad mood.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 15:37 [IST]
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