10/01/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2021 18:20
By Sara Butler
It's finally October. For most people, that means it's time to dust off the boots and fuzzy sweaters, rejoice in all things pumpkin spice, and just generally enjoy the ultimate in all things autumn. Except for one segment of the population: the grouch.
You know what I mean. You're cranky. You like to complain. If you could live in a trash can and fling insults at people all day, you totally would. You're a grouch. And on October 15, you can recognize that with National Grouch Day -- even though you know deep down that every day is National Grouch Day, especially if you're of a certain age and have earned the right..
Of course, you may recognize that you're a grouch and want to amend your cantankerous ways. I hear you. If that's the case, then use this year's Grouch Day as the jumping-off point to commit to no longer being a grump. Or a Grinch. So come on -- get out of that trash can, dust yourself off, and learn how you can turn that grouchy frown upside down and improve your mood.
No offense to the grouchy people out there -- hello, "Karen" -- we all have our days when the world deserves an Oscar the Grouch-style outlook. But if you have more grouchy days than non-grouchy days, then it's time to think about why, because being a grouch can actually be hazardous to your health.
When someone is irritable, stress hormones are often high too. Chronic high levels of stress hormones like cortisol can disrupt the way your body is meant to work. Eventually, it puts you at higher risk for health problems that can seriously impact your quality of life, such as:
Plus, being grouchy makes you and everyone around you miserable. This is why it's important to figure out what the source of your grump is and how to better cope with the issues causing it.
If you find yourself in a constant state of grumpiness and often shoo kids off your lawn, then you may want to start addressing it.
Grumpy may be one of the seven dwarfs, but he's not one you should idolize. Try these strategies and maybe you can transition to being Bashful or even Happy. Sleepy would work, too.
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