Jeremy Kaplan
First things first, let’s start by admitting that we have all had bad days at work.
Whether it is about bombing a presentation or performing poorly during a sales pitch; presenting an idea so badly that you even surprised yourself… sometimes, it is just not our day to shine at work.
And that’s okay.
Regardless of what we do for a living, having bad days is a part of human life. It could be due to a frame of mind where you are not just feeling yourself, or simply making mistakes due to no reason. Whatever the cause is, the consequences in terms of sheer embarrassment are often followed by the incidents of a bad day, which are sometimes too difficult to cope with by themselves.
But even as they are difficult to face off, they are not impossible to battle through. By keeping a few tips in mind, you can make sure to keep the bad feelings at bay, and be of fresh mind again in order to start a new day.
Do Whatever Relaxes You
The first step of going through a bad day at work is to practice some self care. If you can’t find time during the day, make sure to dedicate some time to yourself after work and do whatever calms you down, even if it is enjoying a Black and Mild Filter Tip. The key is to find something that helps you relax, and ensures that you are out of the stressful place in your mind.
Remind Yourself That It’s Not Your Fault
Take some time to tell yourself that having a bad day is just something that happens to everyone. Even if it seems like you could have avoided it, sometimes circumstances don’t make it easy to prevent such incidents. Treat yourself as you would treat someone else going through the same kind of situation, and get ready for a new day in the morning.
Be Focused on the Day Ahead Then the One That Went Past
Another thing you should do is to keep in mind that no matter how bad the day seemed; it is now essentially history. It was stressful, it was grueling, and it took a lot out of you; but since you cannot change what happened, your focus should be on the future itself. If you treat the bad day as just that, a “bad day” that has gone past, you would be able to focus on the good that the future holds for you.
