10 Ways To Conquer A Bad Day

Train on a standstill? Boss going off at you on a recent project? Stress levels feeling slightly elevated than usual? Or maybe you’re just having an all around sh** day. Whatever the reason is, we’ve all been there; rough days are inevitable and part of life. Some come in minuscule forms, while others make you feel like life is over. But just like adversity, we must embrace it; not shy away from it or worse, let it trample all over us. I compiled 10 ways to conquer a bad day that I feel can be effective regardless of situation. Let’s get started.

As stated in my on coping with adversity, taking a chill pill and letting yourself breathe should ALWAYS be the first step to any trouble. Chances are you’re most likely either fired up, annoyed, or depressed; all of which cloud judgement and thinking. By clearing your mind and allowing yourself to focus on breathing, you can start to think straight. Now, when I say ‘breathing’, I mean conscious breathing; breathing that is slow, deep, and controlled. This type of breathing allows you to be in more control and relaxation, which leads to better decision-making.

Meditation can fall under this category, and to be frank, I highly encourage it. Even a 10–15 minute session with yourself can make the world of difference. But sometimes we may not have that time or it may not be of interest for some. In this case, calming your mind and focusing on breathing is vital.

While this may be painful at first, getting at the root cause of the issue can solve a lot of problems. Just like adversity, embrace it and conquer it. Once you’ve gained a clear mind through breathing, sit down and systematically go through the day.

Ask yourself questions such as:

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