We have good days and we have bad days. There’s nothing much we want to do about good days because we like them but what are we gonna do about the bad days? What else, try to turn our bad days into good days. I know it’s very difficult but it’s not impossible if we set our minds to it. I have 5 ways you can fight off your bad days.
1. Look at your reflection and say a few nice things
I love doing this. This gives me so much pleasure and confidence. If there’s anything I do every single day, that is looking at myself in the mirror and smiling as bright as I can. It instantly makes my mood and my day better. The more you do it, the more you will know how impactful it is.
I talked about this old habit of mine here in this video. Check it out to understand better.
2. Don’t start your day in a rush
The way you start your day impacts the rest of your day. So don’t rush into your day. Consider having an appropriate length of time between the time you wake up and the time you go to work. Start it positively and calmly, like you own that day.
Don’t just wake up, stuff your face with breakfast, and hurry off to work, like they show in movies. It only looks fun and good on screen. In reality, it’s best to have it calm.
3. Understand the facts
Get your facts straight. Whenever you have a bad day, remind yourself that it’s just a passing cloud. This too shall pass. Bad days are not gonna stay forever. They will disappear in no time just as they appeared out of nowhere.
4. Pray before you go
If you believe in God, it’s a prayer and if not, consider it as a little self-talk. This is a way to practice gratitude. Say thank you for all the things you have received and ask yourself nicely to do your best like you always do.
Say thank you first and then make a request.
You have always done your best and you will always do. Affirm that belief and start your day.
5. Dress up nicely
Don’t stay in your pajamas with a bucket of ice cream next to you and thinking it over and over again. Looking at yourself all dressed up can make your mood better. Moreover, just because you are having a bad day doesn’t mean you should sit in one corner and brood over anything that made you upset. So, get ready and keep moving ahead.
Don’t be stuck up at one point. No matter what it is, you must keep moving on ahead.
And lastly, have a heartfelt talk with someone you are close to. It might be a friend, a parent or a sibling. We have so much to say inside but we never say it out loud. Sometimes, it might work that way but not all the time. At times, we need emotional support and it is up to us to ask for it when we need it. There’s no shame in doing that.
Do not bottle up all your feelings inside. Just have a heart to heart with someone and you will feel much better.
So, these are the five ways you can fight off your bad days. If you are going through it, I hope you will try these things and feel better. Even if these don’t work for you, keep trying. Keep trying until you find some way out. That’s how you make things better. By trying your best.
Good luck!
Until next time,
Nikki.
(Penname: Sarvani)
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This is so useful at the moment, particularly as a lot of us are staying in. It’s a trying time for mental wellbeing, but these tips are really handy. Thanks for sharing!
Pleasure. And thank you!
I can’t thank you enough for this! Our usual ways to deal with bad days aren’t working that great, and I needed to try something new
So glad to hear that and hope these will really help you out.
Such a helpful post, especially these days when life is challenging and it’s easy to get into negative thought patterns!
Yeah, right. We need the right kind of motivation.
I will save this article to have it ready to read again and remind myself of the steps you recommended everytime I will have a bad day! I think you offer great advice. Thank you!
Glad to hear that. Thank you!
A lot of people underestimate how dressing up can help life ones mood or start the day with the right mindset. thanks for this
Pleasure.
Good advice! I always like to dress up when I’m having a bad day. It adds a bit more normalcy into my day.
Yeah, that’s exactly how I feel.
Great tips. Love the point about not rushing… so important for mental wellbeing. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you!
Right on. Great tips and useful especially right now with COVID and everything going on!
Thank you.
For me, when I have a bad day, I usually meditate or sleep in off during nap time (or a early bed time).
That works too.
Prayer is very helpful every time. Yes, self-talk is very important. Thanks for this great advice!
Pleasure!
Dressing-up nicely even at home works! It doesn’t need a full-on makeup, but wearing pieces that makes us happy and glow is important.
Absolutely.
Thank you for these tips! It is really a must for us to feel good about ourselves above others. ♥️
Very true.
Great advice! I found that doing my makeup and dressing a bit nicer than usual always helps me. Sometimes if you look better, you feel better, because at the very least, when we catch our reflection in the mirror and we’re wearing stained sweats and a messy bun we definitely aren’t going to be like, hey, yeah, I’m conquering the world!’ the same way as if you were wearing your power outfit and a fresh face. 😉
Exactly. You have put it better than me. 🙂
These are great tips to deal with bad days. I sure will start implementing them to see how it goes.Thanks for this
Pleasure and let me know how it works for you.
I think these days are causing lots of anxiety in others. These are good strategies.
Thanks!
I’ve noticed when I work out and then put myself back together I feel so much better. Sitting around in my pajamas makes me feel yucky.
Very helpful post
Thanks.
Just a few simple tricks to pep up our day. A short prayer in the morning help keep us focused on priorities and what’s important. Dressing nicely will keep us in a good mood. I am picking something cheerful to wear today. 👍🤗🥰
That’s great way to start a day. Good luck.
I actually try to dress up and look presentable to uplift my mood! These are really helpful tips.
Yes, I find it helpful too.
We can all use these tips to avoid bad days
Yes, we can.
Affirmations are really helpful! These tips are great.
Thanks.
Great advice. I definitely try to practice positive self talk when I’m feeling down. And always lots of prayers!
Those are great. 🙂
Dressing up nicely before going on with task definitely helps in being productive! I guess it’s all about the mindset and motivation! Like your article and hope to see more from you💛
Thank you!
I will definitely be using these tips. They seem so simple on the surface but can be so difficult to implement! But they definitely work, you’re spot on.
Thanks, Kelly.
Great information! I’ve been having a pretty rough day myself today so this was perfect timing. It’s always amazed me how dressing up a bit or throwing on some makeup can completely change your mood
Very true.
Glad you found it helpful.
This post is so helpful! It is very important to know how to deal with negative situations and days in life as there will always be such days. Thank you for sharing your tips!
Pleasure.
Thanks for stopping by!
I usually start my day with daily affirmation and it always works. I also try not to rush on things as it makes lose focus on my tasks and when that happens I don’t become productive. Thank you for this inspirational post!
These are good tips for how to fight off bad days. I like the one about dressing nicely. I got out of my sweats today so I totally get it!
Love the reflection idea. Some really nice tips in here!
I have a question, for non-believers, what do you say would be the difference between the mirror pep-talk and the self-talk-prayer? Thanks!
Great tips to fight off your bad day. I like the one that suggests taking off pajamas and getting dressed up. I find that I get a little motivation after I make myself get up, get dressed, and have a cup of coffee.
That’s very true.
I totally agree with you! Communication is the key to understanding each other 🙂
Wow great tips. I always take a long shower and go for a walk when I have bad days.
That works.
Praying and positive affirmations have always worked.Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading.
Everything here is good! They will be really helpful to people who struggle these days.
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