Summer is soon over and the cooler temps of Fall begin. This proves to be refreshing to me as we cycle through the calendar and move on each day towards healthy living in spite of the current environment that we ALL face.
Current times are trying both mentally and physically. Now is the time to settle your mind and help to navigate these troubled waters. Whenever you have a bad day or week, it is all-too-easy to get sucked into a vortex of negative emotions. Sadness can be hard to dismiss, and when you are having an off day, it can sometimes feel like the end of the world. Each day offers a fresh new start and new activities that bring joy and meaning to your life. Here are some ideas to change the attitude and possibly brighten your day.
Here are some good tips to escape the negativity and turn your day onto a more positive note:
1. Don’t beat yourself up. When you’re feeling down, instead of getting frustrated with your negative emotions and feeling guilty for having a bad day, recognize that everyone has them and give yourself some grace. Accept that every day is not perfect (most days aren’t), but every day has an ending and you can start fresh the following morning.
2. Buy your favorite meal/snack. Some find that buy an occasional treat outside of the house makes for a better solution and it’s a “one and done” serving. Once you’ve accepted that a day isn’t really “your day,” take action towards making yourself feel better. Do you want French fries? Find the nearest and favorite fast food restaurant. Buy that ice cream that you have been craving for a week. A little treat could make a huge difference and give you a nice boost to get through the rest of the day.
3. Get moving. Work out. Exercise. Endorphins are wonderful, and when you work out and exercise your muscles, these “happy hormones” can significantly improve your mood and state of mind. Sometimes the last thing on earth that sounds appealing is exercise (especially when your day has been less than satisfactory). However, if you can muster the energy and determination, I guarantee that a nice walk, short-run, relaxing swim, etc. could leave your body feeling better and your mood much improved.
4. Surround yourself with people that you love. It can be tempting to be alone when in a bad mood, but nine times out of ten, being alone will probably only make you feel worse. Call up your friend, have a nice phone conversation with your brother, or make a visit to see your parents. Company and community can be a great way to get out of a “funk,” so try to avoid secluding yourself and surround yourself with people who love you.
5. Treat yourself! You deserve it. Whether it’s a small vacation, a wonderful meal, a fun activity, a small present to yourself, or schedule a chair massage, be nice to yourself. You’ll thank yourself later. Everyone has bad days. The best thing that you can do is to accept it, don’t worry, and do things to make yourself happy. Mobile chair massage at work is often requested and preferred!
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