Everyone experiences bad days every now and then. In such cases, you can either give in to the fact that your day is ruined OR you can do something about it and turn a bad day around. In all cases, it’s not an easy thing to do but with enough patience and self-care practice, every day will become a great day!

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #1: Take a Walk with an Inspirational Podcast

Turn a bad day around Tip #1: Take a Walk with an Inspirational Podcast

Some exercise, no matter how small, is great on any day, but especially on one of those bad days. Taking even a short walk outside can help clear your head and gather your thoughts. If you want, you can even turn on a podcast episode of your choice as you take your walk as well. Tune into yourself and see what kind of advice you need. Of course, if you rather have nothing playing at all, that’s an option as well.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #2: Drink Herbal Tea with a Good Book

Turn a bad day around Tip #2: Drink Herbal Tea with a Good Book

Another way to slow down and gather yourself on a bad day is to make some of your favorite tea and sit down with a good book. A little moment to relax and enjoy a warm drink will be a great way for you to regroup.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #3: Hug Someone

Turn a bad day around Tip #3: Hug Someone

There are times we neglect being with people and tend to isolate ourselves. On a bad day, any small but significant contact with your loved ones can turn your mood around.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #4: Do a Brain Dump in Your Journal or Notes App

Turn a bad day around Tip #4: Do a Brain Dump in Your Journal or Notes App

Sometimes life just gets overwhelming with too many small and big tasks that you need to get to. That overwhelm can any good day into a bad one, so another way to help yourself is to brain-dump everything that is on your mind on a piece of paper or in a notes app of your choice.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #5: Organize

Turn a bad day around Tip #5: Organize

Going hand in hand with brain-dumping all your to-dos and miscellaneous tasks, a call for organization is a must. There are one too many things you can organize: your brain dump list, your closet, your pantry, or even your books shelves if that’s what you’re into. Tidying up your space can be refreshing.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #6: Watch your Favorite TV Show or Movie

Turn a bad day around Tip #6:  Watch your Favorite TV Show or Movie

Another way to turn your day around is to pick one of your favorite shows or a movie. It’s up to you if you watch it alone or with someone, but make sure to relax into it and enjoy it. It’s okay to have this day to yourself with your favorite characters.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #7: Stretch

Turn a bad day around Tip #7: Stretch

If you’re up for a little exercise, you can tackle some simple body stretches such as focused yoga, or some random stretches on a whim. Moving your body is always a good idea, be it a very short stretching session or a full workout. See what works for you and go with that, you can’t go wrong with choosing to move your body. If you want a simple yoga exercise, check out this beginner yoga video guide.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #8: Try out Something New

Turn a bad day around Tip #8: Try out Something New

No matter if you have certain hobbies you turn to in your free time or not, you can always try something new. Be it diving into a rabbit hole on Wikipedia on a topic that peaked your interest, or cooking a new meal for dinner, see how you can enrich your day with some variety.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #9: Watch the Sunset

Turn a bad day around Tip #9: Watch the Sunset

When was the last time you took it slow and saw the sunset? Let this be your cue, check the time of the sunset for your area and catch it for the night. Something about watching the sunset can be so magical and refreshing, try it.

Turn a Bad Day Around Tip #10: Sleep

Turn a bad day around Tip #10: Sleep

When nothing else works, choose sleep. After you’ve done all the things that should make you feel better (and even if that worked), the best way to truly rest and regain your energy on a bad day is to either take a nap or sleep early for the night. If you wonder why napping really helps, read more about the benefits of napping.

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