Find yourself feeling cranky as ever? Follow these five simple steps
Let’s face it — every day is not the same. Some are painstakingly worse than the others, and one cannot help but feel extremely cranky. Think of those days when nothing really seems to go right, and all you want to do is scream your lungs out, for some solace. And that’s pretty normal, we’d say. But, if find yourself feeling cranky and snappy almost all the time, there’s a bigger problem for sure. Remember, this attitude is going to really cost you your relationships; no one really likes their friend or partner being irritable all the time.
If you think you are perpetually feeling down and out, and cranky as ever, we bring to you some simple and effective tips that are going to help you feel better within no time.
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE SNAPPING AT OTHER PEOPLE
It is quite easy to snap at someone, especially when they ask you why you are acting so cranky. But, you must resist the urge to act defensively. Don’t scare them away or be rude to them.
Instead, acknowledge that you are being cranky, or try to be mindful of what you are saying (in case you don’t want to share how you feel). Not acknowledging is just going to make things worse.
TRY AND ASSESS THE REASON BEHIND YOUR MOOD
It could be that a particular reason is bothering you, even if it is trivial. On some days, you might be grumpy, but you don’t know what’s bothering you. That’s when you need to practice some self-reflection, to figure out what’s causing all this stress. It could be that you haven’t really spent much time on self-care. It could also be that you are hungry, and haven’t fed your body enough. Once you pinpoint the source of your cranky mood, it will be easier to find a solution.
TAKE DEEP BREATHS
When you are irritable, you tend to hate everything that’s happening around you. But, if you fuel your thoughts, your irritability will only rise. That means your body will release cortisol in large amounts. Your heartbeat might also increase, and your blood pressure might go up. And, it is really not worth it. Instead, sit down in a comfortable position, take a few deep breaths and calm your mind and body.
Try inhaling slowly to the l count of three through your nose.
Next, hold your breath for a l second.
Exhale slowly through l pursed lips for a count of three. You will feel better for sure!
TAKE A BREAK
It may sound obvious, but something as simple as this can make you feel better! Sometimes, we don’t even realise how much we overuse our minds and bodies that they cry out for help. That is because stress levels were touching the roof. When you find yourself feeling grumpy, take a short break and recharge yourself. Put your phone aside for a while, take a quick walk or listen to your favourite kind of music. It will do wonders!
MOVE AROUND
There’s enough and more research to show that exercise doesn’t just help your physical health, it improves mental health, too. Whether you suffer from anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders or even substance abuse, packing in some exercise every single day will help you. It will bring down your irritability as well. But, as in case of everything else, practice it in moderation, because excess of anything is always bad.