This. I have a few things that usually do a pretty good job of at least taking the edge off and lightening my mood.
Also, in the six months of the year that isn't winter, exercise. An intense bike ride is a good way to blow off steam. if I am able to ride to work, then it's a great way to be in a better mood when I get home.
I almost never come to this forum- no particular reason, just don't- and it's a bit funny because not has it been a crappy day, it's been a crappy past year.
I typed out a list of reasons why, then realized no one wants to hear me complain, so I'll just say while I don't have the problem of living in a cardboard box or a third world country, it's been a tough past year.
For me, running always helped but the cold and dreadful winter has impacted that some and it's easy to slip on it. I read a lot of positive quotes, try to focus on smiling when I can, and remembering how insanely too good for me my wife is.
But some days, despite my best attempts, I do let a little self-loathing occur before I go out for another run...here's to a better 2014.
There is no way to cope with this bull [expletive]. I went on a wonderful vacation to Mexico, got back 24 hours ago and have shoveled twice, and it's like I never left this [expletive] hole. The best way to cope is to find a loaded gun and put it to your head and pull the [expletive] trigger.
Nothing beats going to work on a Saturday in crappy weather. Not much to miss outside , and I get a lot of [expletive] done AND get paid. All I'm missing at home is lounging or chores.
Extra bonus at work is listening to music on KHDX -they bring out the good [expletive] on the weekends. The plays of Pete Seeger were great to hear too.
