Lately, I’ve been in a bad mood—and not because of anything dramatic. Just small things piling up. A few discouraging thoughts that started to spread. And it hit me around 1am: if I don’t **isolate** the thought, it’ll take everything else down with it.

In this video, I talk through what it looks like to separate one moment of negativity from the rest of your life. How one bad thing at work can start bleeding into your parenting, your relationship, your self-worth—and how to stop the spiral before it spreads.

We also touch on:

* Why mood management isn’t about “being positive”—it’s about **containment**

* How arguments grow when we keep feeding them

* The difference between hyperarousal and hypoarousal (and why it matters)

* What it means to stay grounded when your thoughts are pulling you under

If you’re feeling off lately, this one might help you hold the line and stay present—without letting it all unravel.

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