I've been wrestling with myself for days to pull myself out of an overwhelmed and resentful mood. I got a bit happier yesterday, but got really overwhelmed and frustrated yesterday at lunch
I was even more frustrated because I had another family party to go to at night. And it was a birthday party for me, so there was no hope of skipping it.
I took a nap in the afternoon. Then I did a sinkfull of dishes while listening to a lecture from my class.
My mood came back up to neutral.
Accomplishing substantial tasks always helps me to feel worthwhile.
I ended up having a lot of laughs at the party, and now the sensory bombardment is finally over.