How to Not be Grumpy

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Lessons from a recovering grump.

I’m a grump. Not all the time, but I often find myself inexplicably grumpy. I have to fight it or I’m an unpleasant person to be around, and it has the potential to hurt my relationships with the people I care about the most. I woke up grumpy today. I’m grumpy while I’m writing this.

I believe grumpiness is a form of anxiety. It’s just a tiny smidge of anxiety that manifests as irrational irritability. Some people might call it tension, nerves, or stress. Regardless of what we call it, it has to be dealt with or it will have a negative impact on our lives.

How do I stop being grumpy? It’s easier said than done. The first step is recognizing the feeling. I need to notice that I’m grumpy and acknowledge it. I find it helps to bluntly tell my wife, “Sorry, I’m grumpy right now”.

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Next, I explore my grumpiness. Did I wake up funny? Did someone say something and it’s still bothering me? Is there something I need to do but have been dreading? Often, it’s–am I hungry? As I approach things (mentally or physically), they cause a palpable reaction with my inner grump. This helps me address the problem if I can, but it also importantly lets me seek out what I can do to de-grumpify.

Finally, I take action to eliminate the grumpiness. This may seem obvious, but it’s easy to let the grump percolate. Ignoring the grump makes it easier for it to return. It can even escalate and manifest into arguments and grudges. Taking action will be different for everyone. For me, I usually need to be alone for a bit. Sometimes it helps to take a shower, put on a comforting sitcom, or go outside and see some nature. It may seem silly, but forcing a smile can give me just the dopamine burst I need to take action.

I’m still struggling with my inner grump, but being mindful of it keeps it at bay, makes my life better, and helps it not spread to those around me.

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