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We all face bad moods and grumpy days.\u00a0 Do you want to learn how to get out of a bad mood or push back against grouchiness?\u00a0 We hope these words are encouraging.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

How to Get Out of a Bad Mood<\/h3>\n

\u201cGive thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever\u201d (Psalm 107:1, NIV).<\/p>\n

Mom’s Thoughts on How to Get Out of a Bad Mood:<\/h4>\n

Do you ever wake up in a horrible mood for no good reason?<\/p>\n

A few days ago, dawn’s early morning light pierced the windowpane as birds chirped in the spruce tree outside.\u00a0 I should have been happy about the sunshine and birdsong, but I was grouchy for no good reason.\u00a0 I didn’t want to get out of bed and face the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cLord, help change my attitude,\u201d I prayed as I rubbed my tired eyes.<\/p>\n

Immediately, I was reminded of a method I’ve been using to pull me from my bad moods.\u00a0 I imagine I’m somewhere scenic, and I rest in that place for a few minutes.\u00a0 I give thanks for everything surrounding me and let my soul fill up with joy.\u00a0 Usually, within a few minutes, it feels like a switch within me has been flipped, and I’m able to return to my day with a more joyful approach.<\/p>\n

As I rested in bed, I imagined I was sitting beside the sapphire blue water of a scenic spot we visited on a vacation a few years ago.\u00a0 A tall waterfall cascaded to the clear water in front of me.\u00a0 The sound of the flowing water calmed me.\u00a0 The breeze against my skin refreshed me.\u00a0 The sight in front of me filled me with peace and awe.<\/p>\n

After a few minutes of enjoying the memory, I felt a noticeable shift within me.\u00a0 I was still a bit tired, but I was ready to get up and greet the day.\u00a0 God designed our brains so that giving thanks can actually change the way our brains function.\u00a0 In stressful and grouchy moments, spending a few minutes giving thanks can help us return to joy.\u00a0 This is huge news!<\/p>\n

The next time you feel grumpy, ask God to remind you of a memory from a time when you felt joyful and at peace.\u00a0 Spend a few minutes soaking in the memory and pretending you are living through it again.\u00a0 This simple strategy can help you return to joy every time you use it!<\/p>\n

Bekah’s Thoughts (Girl to Girl):<\/h4>\n

We all have bad days.\u00a0 When I\u2019m having a bad day, I sometimes close my eyes and imagine I\u2019m in a peaceful place in nature.\u00a0 I let my worries slip away, and I talk to God about everything that\u2019s on my mind. \u00a0This always helps me feel better.<\/p>\n

We can also stir up joy by reflecting on happy memories and reliving them in our imaginations.\u00a0 For example, you might remember a moment from a vacation or a memory from a time when you were enjoying your family.\u00a0 I like to go back to a memory from last summer when I was at a large waterfall with my grandparents.<\/p>\n

Revisiting joyful memories can be a great way to kick a bad mood to the curb!<\/p>\n

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