I’d say it’s pretty inevitable that we all at some point suffer some grumpy days. However, you don’t have to waste your entire day being grumpy. Here are 10 things to do to turn your day around in a flash.
More often than I’d like to admit, I wake up feeling like quite the grump. (Maybe it’s the lack of sleep I’m getting these days?) Regardless, how I translate my grumpiness towards others, is in my hands. I am the only one that controls how I feel and react to situations. I find that if at the end of the day, I reflect on that day as being “bad” I can actually pin point one particular moment that was bad, yet I’ve let that one small moment dictate the whole day. What a waste of a day!
There are some days when I have to dig deep to find my happy place, but on a whole, there are 10 things that I can do that will turn my day around. Here they are:
Eat something delicious
You guys, in my opinion, there’s nothing that ice cream can’t fix. Or even a huge Greek salad with lots of feta cheese. Sitting down with some enjoyable food is a great way to turn my day around. The key is sitting down to enjoy it. đ
Exercise
These days, exercise for me simply means a walk to the park. Or dancing with my daughter. But it’s true what we hear about exercise releasing positive endorphin’s. So get that body moving!
Turn off electronic devices
This is a big one for me. Since the nature of my work is online, it’s imperative that I take time during my grumpy days to turn my computer off and really limit my phone usage. Quite often I can feel like I’m not doing enough with my work because I’m seeing what everyone else is doing online. That comparison is a thief of joy!
Family time
They’ll only be little once! A common saying, however, it’s true! When I take time to be present with my family, I find myself relaxed and smiling a lot more. Engaging with my kids can do wonders for my mood.
Call a friend
Sometimes, nothing beats calling up a good friend that is in a similar stage of life that you can hash out your day with. After hanging up, I’m often left feeling incredibly encouraged.
Have a shower
It’s simple really, but those 10 minutes that I get to myself can really turn my mood around! Especially if I’ve been trying and trying to fit a shower into my day with two demanding kids.
Hit the road
Getting out of the house some days is mandatory. Even without a destination in mind, driving can get me feeling better in no time. Sometimes we’ll stop at a park that we drive by or sometimes I’ll just tour a neighborhood because the baby fell asleep. Driving actually relaxes me.
Turn on some happy music
As I was saying, sometimes my only exercise is dancing with my daughter. This of course, requires some good, happy music. Also, singing along to music does wonders at lifting my spirits.
Think of one task that’s been bothering you and just get it done
I can be thinking of wanting to get a certain task done, but keep putting it off until it’s driving me bonkers. If I just hunker down and do that task, I’ll often realize that it was quicker to do than I expected. Plus, it’s finally off my to-do list!
Devote an hour or two to something you find enjoyable
Or if you’re in a similar stage of life as me, even 10 minutes should be enough to perk you up. Grab a book, a hot cup of coffee or even sit down with your baby and make her giggle.
