So You Had a Bad Day

Bad days happen to the best of us. It can be so hard to get out of a funk sometimes. It can literally change your day and ultimately change your life. Negative situations and people can adversely alter your mood at their whim until you learn your go-to moves. Your go-to moves are they things you do to change your mood, promote positive energy, and increase your joy. Whether it is yoga, your favorite movie, t.v. show, or singing along to your favorite song; having a go-to response to a negative situation, moment, or mood is much needed for living a happy life. While we are human and are very much entitled to our feelings as they come, when they are hurt, disappointed, or rejected it should be your goal to be powered by a positive perspective. Instead of dwelling on the problem, mishap, stumble, or dreadful circumstance, focus your energy on the solution if there is one, and when there is not, find acceptance and as quickly as possible, let it go. The only thing you have power over is you. Be the best you you can be and maintain your positive energy. No matter how awful the situation may seem, acknowledge that it comes with a valuable lesson. At the very least your circumstance was meant to expand your growth and teach you something. You will ultimately benefit from every experience if you take away the lesson you are suppose to gain from it. A positive perspective puts a spin on any negativity by first embracing that it is only there to challenge you to be better. Resolve to smile more often, think pleasant thoughts, and be grateful for the blessings in your life. When negativity comes for you put up a fight. If you are a nature person, go for a walk. If you love to laugh, watch a funny movie. If children bring you joy, offer to babysit for a friend (now that is spreading the joy around). Do whatever it is you need to do to stay in the best and most positive place possible. That said, cheer up, be the sunshine in your life, and brighten your own day.