mY fAvoRiTe ThInGs

I woke up this morning in the worst mood and not really sure why? Then as the morning/afternoon went on I just keep getting more grumpy and annoyed. We all have days like this. I think sometimes we like to stay in this mood. But I had to get out of it or I would have wasted this bee-you-tee-full day.

I read that we should all have 'secret shifters' up our sleeve when these days/moments cross our path. What these are, are ways to get out of our funk and back to normal. Some ideas; put on beautiful music, start singing, get out in nature, hug someone you love or read a book--that'll change your emotion. Or think of something that makes you smile like your pet or your significant other or rainbows and dwell on it. Block anything else from your mind and really focus on that happy thought. Also just smile. The act of smiling alone can change your emotions as well.

So next time you feel yourself getting frustrated or grumpy just start thinking of anything that makes you feel good or happy. Focus and dwell on that thing and if one doesn't work move on to the next thought. It only takes a minute or two of changing focus to shift yourself to better spirits.

I love the movie/musical The Sound of Music and as I was writing this of course this song came to mind.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad