The Bold Life

112: Why Embracing Your Bad Mood Is Good For Your Brain!


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It’s okay to not feel happy all the time. 

You probably know this, but do you really believe it’s true? It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we should never feel sad or angry or cranky, but that’s just not true. 

Listen in to learn three reasons why the occasional crappy mood is good for your brain. And why putting pressure on yourself to be all sunshine and lollipops all the time can burn you out. 

Ready to embrace that bad mood?


Show Highlights

[01:33] My almost 5-year old is a lot like me in that she is not a morning person. 

[02:41] When you were little and in a bad mood, what did the adults around you do and say? 

[04:33] Reason number one that it’s a good thing to be in a bad mood sometimes. 

[06:36] The second reason bad moods are a good thing. 

[07:42] Has there ever been something that you were naturally good at and you enjoyed doing? 

[10:08] One last reason why it’s a good thing to be in a bad mood sometimes. 

[12:32] Why I’m working to teach my preschooler that it’s okay to have a range of emotions.  


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