Being in a bad mood is a kind of feeling that we ourselves don’t like but sometimes we can’t just help it. It may occur due to our ego being trampled upon, or due to a negative comment, an unwanted news and sometimes, even looks from other people can put us in bad mood.

man in bad mood
Just leave me! I want to be alone


No one likes being in bad mood so you should try to get out of one as soon as possible if and whenever you find yourself in one. Else, it’ll affect your relationship with others negatively which I’m sure you won’t like. You being in a bad mood can make you produce a negative energy that can as well put other people in bad mood.

Causes of a bad mood

It is believed by some psychologists that most bad mood feelings are due to the depletion of the person’s ego. “When people use up their willpower to avoid temptation, they drain cognitive resources.” Suggested a Researcher named Roy Baumeister

It is like this, everyone has a limit to which they can be stressed or offended, and once you get out of it, you go into a bad mood.

A bad mood can be expressed through Anger or irritability and this increases your stress level.

angry man
Heyyyy! Just get out!!!


The cause of your bad mood is completely personal to you according to your situation but there are some tips that seems to work for everybody who’s in a bad mood.

Ways of Getting out of a Bad Mood

Not everything in this list might work for you, what worked for someone might not work for you. So, keep trying until you find the one that works.

By the way, if there is this particular thought that puts you in a bad mood, you should directly deal it instead.

 1. Appreciation

Showing appreciation and gratitude will elevate your mood because even if the happiness is not there, your system will find a way to generate it. When you are in bad mood, still try to appreciate compliments, helps, and support.

lady thanking a woman
Awwwn.. Thank you so much!


2. Go Exercising

Bad mood? Why don’t you try getting your exercising kit and hit the gym or streets? Slowly or gradually, you’ll find out that your mind is shifting away from what’s putting you in the bad mood.

lady exercising
I'm loving my new shape (smiles)




3. Listen to music

Music is a very powerful tool to ease and relax the mind. When your mind is tense, listening to music is a very effective option.

lady listening to music
And this is why I'm addicted to my headphone, music is life!


4. Meditation

Meditation is when you take your mind away from every other thing and focusing on just one thing. Meditating when you are in a bad mood will help you pull your mind from whatever is eating you up.

Lady meditating
I need to calm down, and this is the best way for me to calm down


5. Relax or sleep

Relaxing and sleeping effective ways to get out of bad mood. During relaxation or sleep, your mind and other organs of your body starts refreshing themselves and regaining any lost energy. The mind refreshes back to the normal state. If you go to YouTube or Facebook and search for Relaxation music, you’ll find lots of results. Some music have been created solely for relaxing.

Lady sleeping
And by the time I'll wake, everything will be okay.


6. Talk with your friends or family

Speaking to people about your feelings can quickly ease your mood. Some people are better telling people about their worries than dealing with it alone. This is not bad, in fact a problem shared is a problem half solved. So, find some trusted people in your friendship or family zone and talk with them.

women discussing
Daughter, you know I got your back...