Hello my lovely readers & Happy Wednesday!
Today’s blog is going to be a little different from the others, meaning the format is a little different. I am going to share some tips I feel are helpful when going through bad moments. I hope you feel free to share tips in the comment section below as well!

Recently, I read somewhere that we don’t ever truly have bad days but moments. And we allow these bad moments to change our moods and dictate how we feel about our entire day. I am guilty of this. But I liked the verbage of bad moments better than bad days, because nobody ever wants to have a bad day from the time you wake up until the time you go back to sleep. However, I know there may be a moment when something bad occurs and makes me sad, but it’s my decision and choice to turn that bad moment better. So below are a few tips that I use in order to make those bad moments better! (These tips are in no particular order)

Tip One: Strengthen Your Spirit

Praying and talking to God is very soothing for me. It allows me to express all of my inner feelings. I am working on seeking God first when I have a problem or when I am feeling down, because ultimately, he is the one who can impact my entire mood the most. After praying and talking to God, I feel as if a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. Even though we may not be able to see God working in our life at all times, talking to him can make us feel better. Try it out the next time you’re feeling down.

Tip Two: Do Something That Makes You Feel Better

An activity that makes me happy is writing. Writing allows me to zone in and focus on expressing myself through words. No matter how upset I am feeling or what I am going through, writing always makes me feel better. It’s my safe haven. I feel satisfied writing a work and even better when I see my finished product. When you feel upset & as if you have no motivation to do anything, think of activities that you enjoy. What are some activities you can participate in that will brighten your mood?

Tip Three: Clear Your Head 

I know that sometimes bad situations can seem very overwhelming.  Emotions can be all over the place and lead to unpleasant thoughts. Sometimes its nice to take a moment to yourself and go on a walk to clear your head. Allow yourself to think of all the things that make you happy or how you’re going to turn your bad situation better. Today, I walked the trail across from my house to exercise & allow myself to gain some peace in the stillness of nature. Sometimes over thinking can make situations worse, but allowing yourself to reflect on your thoughts & feelings isn’t always bad. I thoroughly enjoyed my walk today.

Tip Four: Spend Time With Those Who Care About You

Nothing can turn a bad moment better like a friend making you smile or laugh. Friends who genuinely love you and have your best interest at heart are amazing. They want to make you feel better no matter what. I’m not the best at sharing what’s bothering me all the time. But when I finally do, it feels so good to have someone who can relate to how I am feeling and reaffirm how they feel about me, in spite of my sad feelings. Friends are truly a blessing. So the next time you’re feeling a little down, call one of your friends up and just enjoy their company.

Tip Five: Rest
My go to activity when I am feeling a little down is to nap. I always wake up feeling rejuvenated & refreshed. I am able to think about things with a clear head, especially if I was upset before I laid down. With the energy I have after a nap, I am able to think of ways to better my day. We all need to rest, no matter how busy we are. Feeling overwhelmed with a bad situation & no rest is not a good combination. And even though it may seem that way, a little rest can make a big difference.

Tip Six: Indulge In Your Favorites 
My go to pick me up after a bad moment is ice cream! It always makes me feel better. After experiencing bad moments, you deserve to treat yourself! Treat yourself however you see fit. Eat ice cream or your favorite candy, take yourself to see a movie, or whatever makes you feel better. Indulging yourself is a great pick me up to turn a bad moment better.

Tip Seven: Seek Inspiration

I love reading a good inspirational quote, book, or message to lift my spirits. These inspirations inspire me to overcome my situations & problems. And we all can use a little motivation sometime.  Next time you’re feeling a little down, try to find something inspirational or create your own personal inspirational statements to view. These can do wonders to your mood and make the thoughts of your bad moment disappear.

These tips are a just a few of many that you can use to turn your bad moments better. I just want you all to know that your bad moment isn’t the end of the world, even though it may seem that way. Trust me, I can relate and I can promise that better moments are coming. So the next time you want to talk about your bad day, think about how you only had moments that made you think your day was bad. Then think of ways you can turn your situation from a negative into a positive. And I promise the thoughts of your bad moment will fade away.