An event happens in your life, and depending on your mood at the time, you may view it as a catastrophe or just a minor annoyance. Our mood colors our thoughts and, therefore, can affect our emotional reactions to things. We can, however, change our thoughts and our emotional reactions by practicing a few simple techniques. Terri Trespicio describes not only what steps to take but also why they work. Terri’s steps take us beyond pausing and taking a breath to learning to connect to the joy in our heart to truly turn our day around.