In a recent report by an Austrialian psychology expert it has been discovered that being grumpy “is good for you”.It makes us think more clearly.
Helps us make better decisions.
It makes us less gullible.
Breeds attentiveness and careful thinking.
You can cope with more demanding situations.
A bad mood can promote a more concrete, accommodative and ultimately more successful communication style.
So these are my conclusions, when you’re writing your first draft be happy, jovial, and cheerful, because you need to be creative. When it comes to editing feel free to put on a grumpy face, so you can watch for details and be more attentive.
Side note for all those people who live in sunny climates - wet, dreary days sharpen memory, while bright sunny spells make people forgetful.
23 comments:
Cool! I actually LOVE to write when I'm in a bad mood. I think I do some of my best work.
Yay for grumpiness! I guess that means I was thinking clearly yesterday (I'm totally going to tell my kids that!) =)
Awesome! I'm so glad to know I'm justified in being grumpy through my rewrites! Now I can tell my family why! :)
Too much of anything is almost always bad, I guess.
Editing puts me in a bad mood anyway, which I guess is good.
intersting study- if I'm grumpy I'm in no way creative at all!
Haha! That's awesome!
Very interesting! I'll remember my grumpy face after November.
Candice: Sometiems it makes me more determined like I was last night.
Carolyn: Here's to thinking clearly everyday.
Jody: It's a great excuse for the husband, although I don't think he appreciated it.
SW: Totally agree about edits putting you in a bad mood. Hate them.
Kelsy: Or are you happy because you're being creative. (Chicken and the egg)
Kristen: I actually wrote it on my hand when I heard it on the radio, I'm glad I didn't get into an accident.
Tamika: Keep smiling for the month of November.
Interesting stuff. I never would have known all that. Thanks for sharing.
I am NOT sharing this with the grumps in my life--they don't need any more excuses. LOL. On the flip side, I tend to be suspicious of perpetually happy people. It's an interesting thought: balance in all things, maybe.
Oh good. Well I am a grump when I edit so I am glad I am on target :)
Wow, I should tell my kids. "It's good for mommy to be grumpy." :)
Very interesting info! I think that psychologist was in a grumpy mood and just making excuses. :)
If only I could control my moods - and the weather! - that well!
Susan: I found it interesting, not sure if I believe it, but found it interesting.
Tara: Definitely agree, balance is the key.
Tabitha: I think editing or having to be attentive causes grumpiness. It's fun to be creative so why wouldn't you be happy.
Natalie: Now that's a great excuse.
Heidi: I don't know about the weather thing. I live in a pretty dreary climate and I forget things all the time. Oh yeah, I think that's more to do with age.
YAY! Uh, can I show this to my hubby? :)
I always knew I WAS JUSTIFIED! *fist pump*
This is awesome! LOL
Uh oh. I live in a state that has like 300 days of sunshine a year. Maybe I...wait, I forgot what I was gonna say. Great, now I'm grumpy.
I think I am most creative on those wet, dreary days. You may be onto something.
I'm glad i can provide everyone with an excuse and now I don't mind dreary days so much.
Hey, I gave you an award on my blog =]
Hi! I noticed on Jessie's blog that you are about to query. Me too! It's a crazy feeling isn't it? Scary, exciting, and everything in between.
Good luck to you!!
Natalie: Thanks I'll check it out.
Renee: I'm totally biting my nails about the whole. The question: is it ready, keeps going through my mind. Good luck to you as well.
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