[elainevdw]

Hey Dan,

The two things that most affect my attitude are:

1) How I've cared for my body
2) How I've cared for my passions

The first one usually means I'm really grumpy when I'm sleepy. It also extends to feeling sleepy less often when I eat better and exercise more.

The second has to do with fulfilment. When I'm excited about what I'm doing, most importantly for my living and then secondarily as my hobbies and points of interest, I'm content and upbeat.

What Steve said about hanging around the right people helps, too. Though to some degree you always have control over your own emotions, it's more difficult to stay upbeat around certain people. So I guess you could make that:

3) How I've cared for my relationships

Maintain those that buoy your spirits and fulfil your social needs; try not to get caught up in those that steal your positive energy away. And realize when it's YOU, not your friend, who's bringing you down!