CLEVELAND -- Have you ever felt like there was someone either in the workplace or at home who wanted to say, "I'm grumpy, you are just going to have to deal with!"

Stress usually causes a person to be moody, but that doesn't make it any easier on the people who work or live with Mr. Grumpy Grump or Mrs. Grumpy Grump.

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But what is one to do when they work or live with a moody person.

According to Technology Desk Web site, there are a few things that you can do.

1. Take total responsibility for your own attitude. Don't let someone's mood bring you down.
2. Seek Common Ground: It may not sound like a good idea, but maybe it'll improve the other person's mood.
3. Try Something Different
4. Get A Fresh Perspective: Ask a close friend for advice on how to deal with the co-worker.
5. Take The Direct Approach: Just tell him or her, but be objective and specific.

Getting along in the workplace is crucial, according to Best Jobs USA Web site. Explore other ideas that can make this happen.

Humor is also good to use in the workplace and even at home to try to pick up someone's spirits.

For example, put a funny prop at someone's desk or even at your own desk that is likely to lift co-workers' spirits.

Also recognize that colors affect mood tremendously, so you may want to change colors in your home or at your work space. Green eases stress. Orange soothes anxiety. Purple relaxes and soothes fears. Blue helps overcome hurt.

You can also try using the color therapy Web site.

Keep in mind that if someone is experiencing severe mood swings, it may actually be a disorder. Click on the link below to find out the signs of several personality disorders.

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