Sometimes, no matter what you do, it’s hard to avoid having a bad day especially when bad days are triggered by grief. Bad days happen to every person but knowing that other people are facing these kinds of days isn’t enough. The only way to cope with situations and daily circumstances that take the wind out of your sails is a skill set, and it takes time to learn how to navigate the tough times. When you’re facing those days what should you do? Here is more info on taking care of yourself even on the worst of days. I chose the topic of this article in December because I knew I was going to have some really challenging days in January and wanted to refresh my skill set so that I would be ready for them.
I was not prepared to be without heat for 12 days. I stayed in my house bundled under covers for five days telling myself that I was grateful that I had a roof over my head and blankets to keep me warm, but it was the physical and mental part that challenged me and eventually broke me. I spent the next several days with my sister. I enjoyed my time with her but did not have much to keep me busy. Thankfully a very good friend was watching out for me making sure my pipes didn’t freeze and letting the repairman in. Eventually, I came home to a toasty warm house so toasty in fact it was 84 degrees and no matter what I did with the thermostat it would not turn off. Because of a medical issue and the way my dog looked so lethargic I had to make a tough decision that I really didn’t want to. I texted my very good friend again and asked if we could stay at her house. Not only did she welcome us with open arms but gave us a comfortable stay with privacy. The next day which happened to be the anniversary of my husband’s death I came home and made the phone call to get someone out to my home ASAP. The very last thing I wanted to do was to talk to anyone or have anyone in my home. I just wanted to grieve by myself, but that is not what the day had in store for me. I did not spend the day in bed wallowing in my grief but instead enjoyed a very pleasant friendly conversation one that left me feeling more like myself than I had in three years and the glitch that caused the heat to continue to run was fixed. I could have let my anger and sadness boil over but choosing to let it go and release it let me open myself up to a better day.
Simplify Things
When you’ve had an especially difficult day, the last thing that you need is to try and handle everything all at once. The best way to approach a tough day like that is to scale back your expectations of what you were planning to some extent. This will make sure that you can take your time on the remaining tasks that you have in front of you. Rushing can cause you to make mistakes and taking some of the things you had to do off your plate will help you to get to what’s most important.
Revisit a Childhood Book or Movie
A lot of people underestimate the power of going back through your memories of old books and movies you liked as a child. This return to your old self can be very freeing, and it can center you massively during times of crisis. Try to focus on the emotions that you’re experiencing when you peer into your past. Absorb and appreciate the freshness that you had when your earliest memories have been engaged. You might remember other interesting nuances to your past experiences that have been locked away for years.
Get Some Exercise
Getting Out and getting your heart rate up is one of the best ways to cope with stress. The act of being physically active can release endorphins that help to put you in a better mood, and the activity is great for keeping you in shape and keeping the extra weight off. If you’re new to exercise, then you should start off light, so you don’t injure yourself.
Get Real Rest
Are you getting enough sleep? When you’re bogged down by life’s stresses, it can make sleep a nearly impossible goal to reach. Take time out of your day to take a nap. A short nap can help you to feel more energized and give you a pickup later in the day.
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