Boost Your Mood and feel better

When Life Happens-

I’m on my way out the door, rushing because I'm leaving my house late. I didn’t have my coffee... Crap, I needed my coffee... 

Despite my better judgment, I went through the drive-thru at a local fast-food restaurant. As I said before, I was feeling rushed and slightly annoyed with myself for being late, so I was a little irritated when I had to repeat my order three times.

That's when I became more acutely aware of my mood and decided to do something about it. It certainly wasn't anyone else's fault that I left my house late, so why would I take it out on someone else; particularly the young man taking my order?

Using Mindfulness

So, I took a deep breath and allowed my lips to land into a soft smile. 

The simple act of taking a breath and smiling allowed me to focus on the present moment and stop beating myself up for running late. When I reached the payment window, I was already feeling better and even joked with the cashier. When I drove to the next window for my coffee, I noticed that the woman preparing my coffee appeared frazzled and again,

I remembered to breathe and smile warmly.

That’s when the magic happened.

I asked her about her day. She commented that “it was one of those days” and we briefly exchanged some small talk- and then she appeared to relax slightly. When she handed me my coffee, she said, “I added an extra shot in there for you” and smiled.

Wow, talk about a change in events!

I was able to change my perspective and outlook on things by simply remembering to breathe and smiling softly. Just as a side note, I didn’t force a smile, nor did I make one of those crazed, over-the-top smiles either. I’m not suggesting that doing this will get you free stuff or be a “one size fits all” solution for long-term issues. 

I am suggesting that being aware or mindful of your mood, and choosing a different way to look at things, can greatly impact your current situation.

If you struggle with your emotions running your life, you don't have to live this way!

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