We all hate having a bad day. However, that doesn’t stop them from hitting every once in a while! None of us want to roll out of bed with a feeling in our gut, and then spend the rest of the day making clumsy mistakes and/or receiving bad news from the people around us. But when these moments strike, we have to deal with them as surely as we would other problems in our life.
Of course, that can be hard. A bad day can slow you right down, but when this happens, it’s important to take a moment for yourself. You need to calm down and decide what you’re going to do next! And with the help of this post, the next bad day you have can be stopped right in its tracks.
Put Something Funny On
If you can have a laugh, you’ll instantly turn your day around within minutes. You’ll be able to distract yourself when you need it most, as when something is funny, it grabs your attention much more than a drama or a romance would! And laughing is contagious, so even if you’re not exactly happy, the more you laugh and smile and go through the motions, the more you’ll actually feel like you’re having a good time.
See Someone
Heading to the doctor is all part of living a healthy lifestyle. And when you’re having a bad day, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a healthcare professional to let them know. Whether you’re living with chronic pain or you like to see a counsellor every now and then, or you even need emergency dental treatment because your mouth aches like hell, don’t put off making an appointment.
Sure, the last thing you want to do right now is head to the local surgery or the hospital, but this is part of taking proactive charge of your life. It’s up to you what happens next, and you should always keep that in mind. This could be the start of turning your bad day into an excellent one!
Write it Down
Getting your feelings out is important, and even if you’re not talking to someone, you can still physically get them out by writing them down. And when it’s just between you and the paper, you can say whatever you need to without hurting anyone! Then lock the bit of paper up in a drawer, or tear it up and throw it away, and ultimately, you’ve metaphorically allowed your feelings to flow out and be destroyed.
Take 5 Minutes
Finally, take 5 and step away from whatever it is you’re doing. Whether you’re at work, or you’re with a loved one, excuse yourself for a moment and head somewhere private. You’re allowed a couple of minutes to get your head together, and to take some deep breaths to help calm yourself down.
If you’re having a bad day, turn it around with just a few simple steps!
Great tips as usual!