How to Cope with a Bad Day
If you've ever gotten up on the wrong side of the bed, these tips will help calm your irritability and save those around you from your foul mood.
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You Will Need
- Exercise
- Your favorite movie or music
- A project
- Positive thoughts
- Someone to talk to
- An early bedtime
- Fish (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Hit the gym
Hit the gym. Exercise releases the feel-good hormones called endorphins, which can turn a bad day around in no time.
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Eating fish can also release endorphins and elevate your mood, thanks to Omega-3 fatty acids.
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Step 2
Watch a favorite movie
Watch your favorite movie or listen to your favorite music.
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Step 3
Complete a project
Complete a household, outdoor, or personal project to feel a sense of accomplishment.
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Step 4
Avoid negative thoughts
Avoid thinking about all the bad stuff that happened in the past. Concentrate on the good things, and on the present.
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Step 5
Talk to someone
Talk to a family member, friend, or even a professional, and tell them what's bothering you.
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Step 6
Go to bed earlier
Go to bed a little earlier than usual. The sooner a bad day ends, the sooner a new day can begin.
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Between 1996 and 2005, the use of antidepressants nearly doubled in the United States.
