5 Ways To Get Over A Bad Day

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08 Apr 2014

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Having a really bad day ? And it just gets worse every minute ? A work project becomes a nightmare, the washing machine floods, your heel snaps or someone prangs the car.

“It’s inevitable that sometimes we get bent out of shape by everyday life,” says clinical psychologist Dr Tara Wyne at The Lighthouse Arabia. “But it’s how you handle these situations that matters. When something goes wrong, we often end up with an aftershock effect – mulling it over and regretting what’s happened, or attempting to bury the experience, even though it may still be gnawing away.  The key is to be mindful of what’s happened but move on, rather than let it impact and spoil what comes afterwards.”

And there are physical factors from a bad day to consider too. “When we have a negative experience, our brain is flooded with the stress chemical cortisol, which causes our muscles to tense and blood pressure to rise,” explains UK-based psychologist Sue Firth.

“Counteracting this by engaging in something enjoyable and positive is essential because it releases  feel-good hormones.”

So what are the best ways to get over those problems and have a considerable good day ? Well, its very simply and easy. And always remember tomorrow is another day !

#1 HIT THE HAPPY SOUNDS

The moment you listen to your favourite tracks or music, you feel happy and you enjoy it. Be Positive, Rich Wood. u really love and have it ready and waiting for days like these. And singing along? Scientists have found it not only boosts your mood, but lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and improves your mood.

#2 DECLUTTER (A BIT)

Psychologists recommend creating a little order in your life when mayhem or confusion reigns elsewhere because it induces a sense of control. There’s something incredibly satisfying about organising a small area such as a cupboard or closet – but don’t be too ambitious: this is not the time to sort out the overwhelming chaos of the junk room. Professional organisers recommend setting a timer so you only  declutter for a period – and focus on the task in hand.

#3 MAKE IT MOVIE NIGHT
Lose yourself in another world for  a few hours. A study by The Stress Management Society showed that watching a warm or funny film lowered participants’ heart rates and blood pressure. A movie night snuggled up on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn or ice-cream is an ideal stress tonic – but choose your film well. Kids’ movies, romcoms and musicals were found to be great mellowers, but action  or horror movies had the opposite effect.

#4 GET OUTSIDE
Research from the University of Essex in the UK has found that even five minutes’ exercise outside is all it takes to improve mental well-being, enhance your mood and boost energy levels: exposure to natural light means serotonin – the body’s natural feel-good hormone – is boosted, leaving you feeling uplifted and positive. Even a stroll will do the trick, so get your walking shoes on and head to Safa Park pronto.

#5 MIND YOUR MOVEMENTS
It’s well-documented that aerobic exercise has the ability to soothe rattled nerves, but you don’t have to sweat it to reap the health benefits. An experiment by US cardiologist and health author Dr James Rippe, founder  of Rippe Lifestyle Institute, studied different types of walkers and found the stress-reducing effects on the ‘mindful’ walkers – those paying attention to their footsteps, breathing and surroundings – were just the same as for those doing more rigorous exercise and the benefits were evident immediately.