We all have bad days from time to time where we feel sad and down. It could be a bad day at work or school, or some disappointing news; there are many ways in which our days can be spoiled.
Here are a few things you might consider to help you through the worst of it:
Don't treat yourself.
We give ourselves treats to make us feel good, to get a bit of
instant pleasure, but sadly that is just what treating yourself
does, gives you an instant high, and no sooner that you have had
your high, you come straight back down to earth again. When you find
yourself thinking, “I’ll feel better after a cake or cigarette or
even after you have bought yourself something new,” ask yourself –
will it make you feel better? It could make you feel worse.
Do something for someone else.
'Do good, feel happy' – this works. If you do something nice for
someone else, it doesn't have to be a surprise, but just do that
thing for them you've thought about for ages, you'll be surprised
how much better you will feel for doing it, and it will make them
feel good too.
Distract yourself.
Do something else to take your mind off what is troubling you. Go
for a walk, get some exercise, sit and watch a good movie or TV
show, or even clean your house or desk. Do anything to take your
mind off your worries.
Tell yourself, “Well, at least I…”
Get some things done and think about what you have accomplished. You
might have read a good story, played with the children or taken the
dog for a walk, remind yourself what you have done, by saying the at
least you did it.
Get some exercise.
Exercise one of the best stress releasers, so get to the gym or put
your running shoes on and go for a jog, not only will it make you
feel better, but it will also improve your health.
Stay in contact.
When you’re having a bad day, it’s easy to hide into your shell, but
contact with other people will give you a boost, so find out people
you are close to and have a chat with them.
Things always get better in the morning.
Get to bed early and start the next day a fresh. Not getting enough
sleep puts you in a bad mood, so a little extra sleep will do you
good.
Keep it in perspective.
Say to yourself: “Will this matter in a week, month or year?” It
probably won't and before long you will be asking yourself, "what
was all the fuss about?" Get it down on paper. When something
horrible is on your mind, write up a paragraph or two about the
situation, I can give a lot of relief.
Be grateful.
Remind yourself of all the good things that you have and how much
better off you are than many people in the world, however bad your
day might be there are always many more people in a worse situation
than you.
Smile