What - NOT - to do when you're having a bad day.
Here's the thing—don't take it out on your closest friend. I did this with my husband and live to
regret it. He reacted. I spoiled a perfectly good day.
How to AVOID venting your frustration?
What SHOULD you do?
I guess you should rationalize. Tell yourself things will improve. Or: remind
yourself you'll forget whatever upset you when something new comes along to
brighten your day. Allow yourself to have a quiet moment or day. Not every
second of your life can be filled with joy. There are times when we need to
grieve, to work out problems, to ponder over man's inhumanity to fellow human
beings. Try as we might, we can't change things beyond out control.
picture from: mentalhealthy.co.uk.
Wise words. See if it works next time I think I'm going to explode :)
ReplyDeleteIt happens. How we deal with the aftermath of our upsets and arguments shows how much we care for that person. Besides, anger isn't good for our health. Try putting it in a story, transfer it to the page. See if that helps.
ReplyDeleteSome days, I have to make a list of the things that are going right. Sometimes, that's all you can do.
ReplyDeleteI go for an extra long ride home. Turn the radio up and sing until I feel better or until my voice goes and I can't talk to anyone. Either way, I let it out... and wake up in a better mood.
ReplyDeleteYup! The worst thing you can do is take it out on somebody else. I actually evaluate why I am so upset and angry. Usually the underlying reason, for me, will have more to do with hurt and sadness than anything else. A lot of times crying will release the fury.
ReplyDeletebummer for your husband. Hope all is back well again and civil. It can be tough - maybe best to go scribble in a notebook - vent that way instead of verbally. Then tear it out and shred, so all of the evil goes away. Here's to much better days for the rest of the week.
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