[header] How to cheer up after a bad day [title] Give yourself a specific task or chore. [step] Maybe there's a certain chore you've been putting off for a while, like that stack of laundry in the closet, or maybe there are some dishes in the sink that need washing. Give yourself a specific task and focus on it while you do it.
[header] How to cheer up after a bad day [title] Give yourself a specific task or chore. [step] Maybe there's a certain chore you've been putting off for a while, like that stack of laundry in the closet, or maybe there are some dishes in the sink that need washing. Give yourself a specific task and focus on it while you do it.
The most important thing you can do to avoid feeling derailed is keeping your focus on the task you're working on. [substeps] Maybe you're used to delegating certain situations to other people, and are not willing to try something more complicated. [title] Take time to focus your energy on something. [step] Getting specific give you a set of five things to do each day that won't feel like a project. [substeps] Try playing music while you clean or work on a task. This will give you something to listen to and focus on while you work, rather than letting your thoughts wander back to what was bothering you initially. Don't let it turn into a chore, or it may creep into your day more easily. [substeps] Consider making a list of all the tasks that you need to be able to do before your afternoon slump starts.