Every now and again I find myself in some sort of slump.
Whether it’s a bad day or a bad thought or a bad few minutes, it’s not a good idea to dwell on it. Sometimes all I want to do is dwell on it and trudge through my day, but all that ends up happening is that I’m all mopey and crabby and I waste a day.
Here are 31 ideas to cure a bad day. I’ve tried each and every one of them and can vouch that yes, they do help!
1. Take a shower
2. Jump up and down a few times
3. Get dressed, put on some makeup
4. Turn happy music on, loud.
5. Call your husband, mom, or a friend just because.
6. Make your bed.
7. Pray.
8. Have a snack. Have a meal. Make a protein shake. Drink some coffee. With fancy syrup.
9. Take your vitamins. (I take these.)
10. Go outside. Take a walk around your yard. Kick a ball around.
11. Let the sun from a window pour over you.
12. Not sunny and freezing? Put your coat and boots on and RUN outside. Run back in.
13. Take a break from social media.
14. Instead of gossip or bad-mouthing, think of 5 nice things to say about them.
15. Set a timer. In 15 minutes you will do X. In 20 you will do X.
16. Organize something small and dedicate yourself to finishing.
17. Exercise. Get your kids to join in and try not to giggle at them.
18. Challenge yourself not to yell, or only speak in a pleasant tone. (Sarcasm is sometimes acceptable.)
19. Get down on the floor and play. Build a fort with your kids.
20. Read a story. Add silly voices.
21. Cuddle someone.
22. Get off the computer. Stop checking your email.
23. Find 5 beautiful things in your home. Find 5 things you love about your home.
24. Run to the store.
25. Take fun, cute, and silly pictures of yourself. Get the kids in on it.
26. Make something. Get crafty. Bake something.
27. Smile big for no reason and keep smiling. Even if it feels annoying.
28. Plan dinner and get it all ready to go. If early enough, throw something in the crockpot.
29. Archive everything in your email inbox.
30. Ask your kids to tell you jokes.
31. Laugh. Laugh a lot. Laugh really loud.
How do you get yourself out of a bad day or mood?
Also, you may have noticed that once again I changed things up as far as the header goes. I feel like I have finally found a header that conveys what I want this blog to be and a tagline that sums things up quite nicely. I mean, coloring outside the lines? How perfect could that be!
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Love these ideas! Bookmarking this page for future use!
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thanks so much, Dar! Okay, you have to tell me if you made those social icons on your page or found them some where. I need some new ones and those are SO cute! If I have an excuse not to make them that would be rad. :)
I sooooo needed this today! Thanks Ann Marie! Pinning too!
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I’m glad it was here for you! Big hugs, Kim. You’re AWESOME!!! :) Thanks for the pin.
Thank you so much for posting this! I have just enough time to throw some chicken in the crock pot! :)
#3 
 are my usual go tos to fix a bad day, your list is great!
yay! You reminded me and then I forgot and now it’s too late. Curses! Commence bad mood. Must. Read. List. Again. ;) It’s amazing how quickly #3 (and #1) and #13 work!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, hope you enjoy the rest of your day, Kendra. :)
Thanks Honey I needed this….feeling down.
I love you, mom!!!!
Dinner in the crock pot makes everything better ;)
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it really does. The pre-dinner hour or two is so hectic! Thanks, Megan. Loving your Christmas decor!!!
#7 all the way!!!! : ) And comfort food helps too! : ) thanks for this, Ann!
:) it’s so simple, but so easy to forget how well it works. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Lori. Have a great night!
These are great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Kari! Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving and long weekend! Lily had gotten sick Wed and Thurs so we took it easy.
Thank you for this! I would love to have a colorful printable as a reminder for the wall. You know, in case you have lots of extra time to kill. ;)
hahaha, Rachel you are cracking me up :) I will make a printable and email you when it is up, great idea!!
Great list I think something on that this is bound to help with a bad day.
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Nice list! You forgot take a nap, drink a dr. pepper, eat something delicious, and watch a funny tv show. :)
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