Try these 13 ways to laugh through bad times. Learn to train your emotions . In a culture that believes every problem has a solution, often we make the mistake of thinking that the sooner we resolve our problem the sooner we'll leave our bad mood behind. What we really need to do is let the mood pass on its own steam before making hasty decisions. That's an unrealistic expectation.
Moods are a part of life.
This isn't to say there aren't problems worth solving, says Minchinton. The hazard is when you make resolutions that are aimed at feeling better now as opposed to doing what's right in the long run. Maybe your current job is the best place to be even though it has drawbacks. When you rush to fix a bad mood, you may block good decision-making. When you tinker with your temper, you also run the risk of turning your little problem into a major life crisis.