Picking Yourself Up on an Off-Day

One thing we know is true, life does not always go as planned. We know life is full of ups and downs, and it is always going to be that way. How do we cope with the days that turn out harder than expected? Maybe your car just broke down, work is boring you endlessly, or each of your kids throws a tantrum at once. There are ways for you to stay calm during these hectic times.

Remain Positive

It can be all too easy to just complain about the surrounding world and focus on the bad side to everything. It seems obvious but putting energy into seeing the bright side of things can turn a situation around completely. Humans actually have the power to change their thinking about a situation and subsequently boosting their mood. Practice saying/thinking things like, “This situation is difficult, but it WILL pass, and I can handle it because I know what needs to get done.”

Accept the Chaos

Sometimes a situation that we can do nothing about will arise. Sometimes there will be so much going on that we feel like we will explode. In these times, sit back and try to enjoy the craziness. Are things out of place? Yes. Will things eventually calm down? Yes. The thing to remember is that nothing lasts forever and that the hard times will settle, and the feelings will also fade. Remember and accept that sometimes there are days that you simply can’t do anything to change it and it’s out of your hands.

Reward Yourself

Once you have finally made it through your hectic day, take time to relax and enjoy what is left of it. Rather than sulking about how hard your day was, reward all your hard work! You made it, and now you can look back and adjust your actions even more for the next off day.

The most important thing to remember is that whether you are having a bad day, month, or year, time and self-growth can fix anything. If you didn’t handle a certain day how you would have liked, change it for next time. And when these techniques are not enough, she out the guidance and support of a counselor.