one thing i find that works for me in those situations is to act the opposite how i feel when around others. for example, try to be funny or maybe ironic (in a

one thing i find that works for me in those situations is to act the opposite how i feel when around others. for example, try to be funny or maybe ironic (in a non-negative way if that makes sense) and positive/supportive instead of expressing nakedly how you might be feeling... what i notice is, the good vibes bounce back from others around me (they will maybe say something funny back, or laugh etc) and can lift my feelings up for the whole day (pull me out of the funk) also, the usual things: try to go outside, get some sun, make sure to exercise, hang out with people; being fit and around others can make a huge boost > However, I frequently am not in that state. I feel distracted, un-motivated, pessimistic. I ruminate, I feel stressed and frustrated with situations. if its work-related, do you know why you feel pessimistic? if your not sure the cause, why not ask your employees? talking to them might jog a couple ideas or even change your perspective. perhaps maybe you need to share some burdens with them...?