being mad

rcramer7
rcramer7 Posts: 138 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I've spent 90% of my life mad. Just in general. And, it's made me tired.

Recently (1-2 years) I've started changing but, it's been hard!

I have to focus. Really, focus sometimes. But, I have to tell you...It feels a hell of a lot better being nice.

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  • sollyn
    sollyn Posts: 179
    By mad do you mean angry?
  • MandyMcAwesome
    MandyMcAwesome Posts: 109 Member
    Right!?! Being angry just allows people to live in your head, rent free. KICK THEM OUT. When your head is yours, you can accomplish so much more. Great job!
  • DeborahStanley
    DeborahStanley Posts: 90 Member
    Being Happy? I've tried that, then some ******* phones up to 'not sell me something' & what do you know I'm back to my old self again :)
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    I've spent 90% of my life mad. Just in general. And, it's made me tired.

    Recently (1-2 years) I've started changing but, it's been hard!

    I have to focus. Really, focus sometimes. But, I have to tell you...It feels a hell of a lot better being nice.

    Great job! I find the same thing-being in control of your thoughts helps you to be in control of your actions and words. When you are in control of yourself, you can choose to be happy with what's going on in your life. It's not about getting everything we want in life. It's wanting what we have in life and enjoying it.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    Being Happy? I've tried that, then some ******* phones up to 'not sell me something' & what do you know I'm back to my old self again :)

    Hello? Yes, this is she. Really? You're not trying to sell anything? That's great to know because I'm incredibly busy. Have a great day, bye!
    Click.

    Don't give them a second to talk, honey. Just hang up and move on with your day.
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    I've spent 90% of my life mad. Just in general. And, it's made me tired.

    Recently (1-2 years) I've started changing but, it's been hard!

    I have to focus. Really, focus sometimes. But, I have to tell you...It feels a hell of a lot better being nice.

    I know this feeling. I wouldn't say that I've spent 90% of my life, but i've wasted some pretty good days over it.

    most people that know me see me as a very easygoing, pleasant to deal with person, but deep down inside, i'm just raging.
  • rcramer7
    rcramer7 Posts: 138 Member
    By mad do you mean angry?

    I mean mad like "please do something that will piss me off" mad. Mad like; looking for reasons to get mad, mad.
    Instead of being happy, mad. Maybe a better word is "negative". Or, "negative w/aggression"
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    I find that if I just start the day with a smile it's easier to react in a more positive manner to things. But you have to make that choice to start positive first. The world will hurl negativity at you every chance it gets. It's up to you to choose your reaction.
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