Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; love more, and all good things will be yours.
--Swedish proverb
That pretty much sums it up, don't you think?
I started to get in a bad mood this afternoon because none of the little kids were taking a nap which meant I wasn't going to get any time to get a project done and I had been looking forward to it. I felt the grumpies coming on and needed to bust out of it quickly. I don't have any friends around this town so I can't call someone, I have small children so I can't just go for a run or take a hot bath by myself, things that experts say to do to improve your mood. So, instead, I got out a notebook for myself and crayons and coloring books for the girls. While they colored I made a joy journal...cut out pictures from magazines that inspire me, quotes from inspirational books, and a list of blessings.
I didn't get my project done for the day but I did add to my joy by doing something that made me feel blessed and happy. Now with my mood restored and that list of things I didn't get done today filed away, I am on to preparing for the evening. Meatloaf and roast potatoes with homemade bread. Who can be in a bad mood with a good meal to look forward to.
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