Originally Posted by
zencat 
10. Maintain a positive attitude even with a low mood.
There plenty of times when my mood was indifferent or apprehensive about my chances at getting sober. I wanted to stop trying for something that at times felt impossible to attain. Those were the times when my determination to remain hopeful for sobriety is what carried me though. What I realized is my mood will not be as persistent as my attitude. Moods come and go with regularity but attitudes reflect an almost innate desire born from a constant persistence to grow. Anywho, thats my perception.
This is one of the hardest for me to this day. When I get moody or depressed I check two things... First - When was the last time I ate? If not recently, then I sit down and eat well rounded meal. Then I turn on some music that affects my mood. We all have some music that is like this. If at work, I will take my MP3 player out on the patio during my 15 minute break. I have a little list of these songs that lift my mood. Everything from Aaron Copeland to
The Kinks.
Great thread Zencat. I am going to sticky it.