Moods are interesting to me. Specifically, the way that they spiral. For example:
    Before I quit my job, Sunday nights were dangerous. At some point in the evening, I would realize that my precious weekend was ending and that soon I would be off to work again. Then I'd start thinking about how depressing it is that I can't enjoy my last moments of freedom because I'm dreading the future. As time went on I'd start getting depressed earlier and earlier. I assume that if I continued working there, by the time I got home on Friday, I'd already be in a bad mood.
    Fortunately, it works the other way as well. Last night I starting thinking about how great my new job is for me. Then I remembered that it was Sunday night, suddenly I was even happier knowing that Sundays are so much less stressful. Then I thought about how many different ways life is better when you have a few good things going.
    I've had lots of spirals in my life. Whenever I succeed at something difficult, I get extra confidence and I can't wait to tackle the next goal. When I fail, I lose motivation to do even the simplest task ("why should I even bother brushing my teeth, I'm just going to get cavities anyway").
    I wish that I had some magic, easy way to break out of downward spirals. At the same time, I think the way to break out of them is easy to know, but very difficult to do. You have to realize what's happening first of all. Then give it to God. From there you just try to focus on the good things you have going and do things that you enjoy and are good at. Easy to say hard to do.
    What about you? Have you experience spirals? What do you do to stop downward spirals?