What do you do when you’re having a bad day that you wish were over?
The title of this post was a tweet sent by @momcoach, Karen Bierdeman, owner of The Guilt-Free Mom. Thanks, Karen!
It’s a perfect question for busy entrepreneurs, too.
Here’s what I do when I’m having a bad day:
Connect.
This is a nice way of saying, “vent”. I prefer to call it problem analysis, but the intention is to reach out to another human being to share what’s bothering me. A little empathy goes a long way.
Unplug.
If I’m having a bad day and I’m not productive as a result, I take a good look at the calendar and take off the rest of the day — away from the computer.
Zone out.
That might mean I play Wii, eat chocolate, read, journal, pet the cats… or do some activity that helps me self-nourish and fill up the energetic stores.
Reflect.
Sometimes I have a bad day because I’ve been doing too much and need to retreat. So I ask myself, “Where is this coming from? What do you need?” Those few moments of reflection can make a big difference if I act on my discoveries.
What do YOU do when you’re having a bad day that you wish were over?
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141 days ago,
Debby Brown said:
I’m self-employed in the quilt industry (yes, it’s a real industry). When I’m having a bad day, I pare down to the essentials (what must be done today?) and then take some time to sew. It reminds me that I do this job because I actually like it. Sometimes I forget that.
138 days ago,
jennifer said:
This is awesome, Debby. It’s my perception that the arts lend themselves to simplicity. I love how even in the midst of creating beauty, it’s easy to get tangled up in “too much”! Being able to “pare down” is a valuable skill and I’m glad you use it. Thanks for sharing!