We all have bad days, and sometimes the only thing we look forward to is them turning into the next tomorrow. Whether you just failed an exam or you just got dumped by your boyfriend, here are some tips on making your day a little better. The only thing NOT to do is sit and sulk about how bad your day actually is.
1. Go shopping and treat yourself to something materialistic.
A little shopping never hurt anyone; keep in mind, I said a little. The best way to get something bad off your mind is to go get something new for yourself. This is 99% effective for a bad day.
2. Clean your room or the space around you.
It might be hard to actually get up and clean the filth hole that you may live in, but once you do you'll feel much better. Instead of looking around and seeing old dishes and dirty clothes all over the place, you'll have a clean room or house, and it will make you feel refreshed. Plus the actual act of cleaning distracts you!
3. Take a little time to call or text your parents.
Parents usually help with EVERYTHING. When you call them about something you might be having a hard time with, you'll probably feel a lot better after. Parents are usually right and always know whats best for you, so pick up the phone and call them!
4. Talk to your friends about what's upsetting you.
Your friends are the best people to go to for venting and advice because they understand you, know your life, and help you feel better. Friends can be everything when you're having a bad day.
5. Eat something healthy. Or not.
No doubt your favorite snack will make you feel a lot better, but if you choose something healthy it will you probably make your body feel better and give you energy! If you're already having a bad day, do you really want to feel like crap after you eat a tub of ice cream with brownies?
6. Turn on Netflix and get comfortable.
If you're a lazy person, nothing is better than lying in a warm cozy bed with your favorite show on, especially when you don't want to think about anything else. Enough said.
7. Go to a coffee shop and get in your zone of homework.
You can't beat getting in the zone and being productive while doing it. Something about a coffee shop just makes you more focused, especially when you've got your favorite drink or snack next to you. It's a yummy, peaceful way to distract yourself and get stuff done at the same time.
8. Go to the gym and work out.
If you want to take out any anger or energy from your bad day, go to the gym and put it towards something! Actually leaving the house and getting to the gym is hard, but once you get there you'll be motivated to work!
9. Write it down or write about it.
Now, I know this might sound super vintage and lame, but writing something down on paper and getting it out can make you feel a lot better. No, you don't have to be that girl with a diary, but having a journal or writing things down occasionally when you don't want to talk about them gives your brain the same effect.
10. Get in the comfiest clothes you have and just relax.
Whatever you do to relax, do it. Take a hot bath, get in pajamas, or lay in bed and just stop stressing out. It's as simple as that.
11. Know that tomorrow is a new day and life goes on.
Whatever you're dealing with today, you will have a new mindset tomorrow. Eventually you will be happy and have a great day to make up for it.
