In the search for the ultimate mood-altering experience, one
substance exists that does not require a prescription, is absolutely free and
is completely legal.Adjectives colour our experiences. Adjectives can paint a dark, dreary, oppressive world or a sunny, grateful, optimistic one and, in doing so, alter your moods
accordingly.
In Law of Attraction:
The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Want, Michael
Losier explains that words, including adjectives, become your thoughts, which,
in turn, become your feelings and moods. Negative words lead to negative
thoughts and, hence, negativity moods. Changing our words can actually alter your
mood.
With the Antidotal Positive Adjectives Character and
Happiness Enhancement (APACHE) Method, individuals are encouraged to think to themselves,
"I feel great"..."I am
very happy",..."I feel fortunate"..."I feel
splendid"..."I feel confident," etc., for as long a period of
time as seems enjoyable and productive. When New Zealand psychologist Karen
Haye conducted a happiness-increase experiment, using a similar method, she found
her subjects became 25 percent happier after two weeks of reciting positive
affirmations for ten minutes each morning.
This does not suggest that you need to be unauthentic in the
adjectives (and companion parts of speech) you use, but rather consider rewording
what you are saying to put a positive or upbeat spin on the message. Dr. Mary
Ann Troiani says, "Changing your words can actually change your attitude
and feelings. Use "upbeat" words, instead of "upset" words. For example, you
can say, "I feel overwhelmed" which is upsetting. Or, you can say, "I feel
challenged ...nevertheless I can do it" which is upbeat."
Fill your language with negative adjectives and your mood
stinks; fill it with positive adjectives and your mood soars!
