Heated arguments can frequently leave us in a bad mood.

The same is true of other types upsetting or stressful events that can put us in a bad mood.

Remembering where you where, exactly what was said, and — vitally — how it could have been dealt with differently, can all help with a bad mood.

For example:

• What was the tone of your voice?
• What were the exact words used?
• What exactly happened then?

People who did this recovered more quickly from moderately upsetting experiences.