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We all have our bad days – even the happiest of people.
Whether nothing seems to be going your way, you’re just in a bad mood for no apparent reason, or you’re letting a problem get to you more than you’d like. Whatever the reason, bad days happen from time to time.
Trust me, I’ve had more than my fair share of bad days and mental health issues can just make it worse.
It can be easy to just wallow in self-pity. You may feel tempted to grab a pint of strawberry ice cream while you lounge on the couch watching Bob’s Burgers all day (or is that just me?)
Sometimes lazy days like that are needed. But there are other ways to reset a bad day, too. Which brings me to today’s post. 😊
So, in case you don’t want to – or can’t – just lay around watching Netflix all day, here are 40 simple things to do when you’re having a bad day!
40 things to do when you’re having a bad day:
1.) Listen to a good podcast.
2.) Do something tiny/easy, but productive.
3.) Practice gratitude.
4.) Spend some time outside.
5.) Spend a few minutes meditating or praying.
6.) Take a shower.
7.) Spend time with your kid(s) or pet(s).
8.) Take a nap.
9.) Work through what’s causing your bad day by journaling, brain dumping, or mind mapping.
10.) Pamper yourself.
11.) Read a book.
12.) Change up your environment.
13.) Journal about your thoughts and feelings.
14.) Let it out – cry or vent about it, then move on.
15.) Call a loved one.
16.) Buy yourself a small gift, like flowers or a new outfit.
17.) Dance it out.
18.) Listen to your favorite playlist.
19.) Drink your favorite beverage.
20.) Spend time on your favorite hobby.
21.) Get some exercise.
22.) Watch a funny video.
23.) Distance yourself from negative or toxic people.
24.) Do something nice for someone.
25.) Do something that will bring you closer to one of your goals.
26.) Color in an adult coloring book.
27.) Look at some positive quotes.
28.) Have some chocolate.
29.) Light a refreshing candle.
30.) Declutter or organize something.
31.) Create a vision board.
32.) Learn something new.
33.) Unplug from technology.
34.) Recite positive affirmations.
35.) Go for a drive.
36.) Do something creative.
37.) Get dolled up, even if you have nowhere to go.
38.) Make plans for something fun.
39.) Write down how you want the rest of your day to go, then make it happen.
40.) Smile and be patient – tomorrow is a new day!
What do you do when you’re having a bad day? Leave a comment and let me know!
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These are all such great ideas. I’ve done many of these myself. Taking a shower, working out or reading are my ways of helping when having a bad day.
I snuggle with my Yorkie daily even if I don’t have a bad day. He is just so comforting and it’s nice to be loved by him. Unconditional love at its finest. I’ll have to try some of these next time I’m having a bad day.
I particularly resonate with the idea of doing something tiny but productive—it’s amazing how even the smallest accomplishment can lift your spirits.
Engaging in activities like deep breathing, going for a walk, or listening to music can help calm your mind and improve your mood on a bad day. Taking time to practice self-care and prioritize your mental well-being is essential for overcoming challenging emotions and stress, so this is a good list to go through for ideas on how to do just that!
It is good to have some ways to help dig out of a funk. This is a wonderful and positive list!