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Banish a Bad Mood in 15 Minutes By Lisa Ann Smith

Pull yourself out of a funk, pronto, with these 3 surprisingly simple steps.

What’s really bugging me?

Ask yourself three questions…

• What’s Really Bugging Me
• Am I avoiding something?
• Could it be more than one thing?

Calm Down

Start by taking a few deep breaths to get your emotions under control. Then choose one or more of the following techniques to help clear your mind.

• Focus on breathing.
• Make a pie chart.
• Find a quiet place.
• Distract yourself.
• Get some exercise.
• Blow off steam.

Create a Strategy

The tips below will help you fix the situation that caused your bad mood. Do all three in sequence. If you’re still in a funk, consider making an appointment with a therapist.

• Talk to a problem-solver.
• Make a list.
• Visualize your ideal.

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