7 Ways To Make Your Day Better NOW

As I sit here and write this I’m having one of those days. You know which days…where everything seems harder than it is and you’d rather crawl back under the covers than face one more minute at your desk. So how do you over come days like this? Here are the steps I take….they aren’t scientific by any means, but they work for me

1. Coffee. It’s not just the caffeine that gives you a little pick me up. It’s the act of giving yourself a small treat and taking a small mental break. Sometimes being kind to yourself is all you need to change the whole day.

2. Science has proven that the smell of lemon can be calming. Light a candle in your work space for a little pick me up. Lavender, juniper and basil are also calming scents.

3. Find some internet hilarity. It may seem silly but taking a few moments to look at an adorable cat video online can change your brain chemistry.

4. Meditate. While this may not be perfectly easy in an office space, even some deep breathing exercises can help calm the sympathetic nervous system and change the way you’re thinking. If you can’t take some time and breathe or meditate, grab a notebook and write down a few things you are grateful for.

5. If you have a vision board, this is a great time to look at it. What can you do today to help you meet those long term goals?

6. When I get frustrated with what I can’t control, I know that I can control my space. Take a few minutes to clean your desk or make your bed. You’ll find that reducing the clutter in your space will reduce the clutter in your mind.

7. It’s not just an old wive’s tale that getting the blood flowing can make a difference in your day. Get up and take a walk. The your dogs out if you can, they will be thrilled! If you can’t take an “official” walk, simply move briskly down to the bathroom or water cooler.

What do you do to turn a bad day around? Tell me in the comments below!