So, we get it, you may try to have the best day ever daily, but bad things do happen to amazing people unfortunately.

HELP! THE SKY IS FALLING! EVERYTHING AROUND ME IS CRRRRASHING DOWN! Why is this all happening to ME?!

This may be your initial thought if things aren’t going your way throughout the day and it’s okay. I once thought the same at a certain point and only a fool never changes their mind. Sometimes we don’t realize why certain things are happening, but what we can realize is how we are reacting to these events. Occurrences may not seem optimal upon first glance, but you can change the way you see them.

After a rough day, or even during one, you can try to do several things to be the alchemist of your reality and to try and make the best out of every situation.

I’ll share what works for me and if you like it feel free to use it, mix it up and if you don’t, keep on keeping on sailor!

Take a moment to take a few deep breaths, and take a moment for awareness. Ask yourself, is this situation as bad as I am making it out to be? Maybe not, maybe so. If so, what can you do to make the best out of the situation that you are in? Take a step back and try to clear your mind. If you are anxious or your mind is “racing”, it can be hard to get the much needed perspective on the reality of the situation. Remember that you create your reality. Your thoughts create your perception and your perception creates your reality. By changing your thoughts, you can change your outlook and thus in turn, you can change your life for the better. Look at everything you do have in your life and take the time to appreciate it. Be grateful for the people and things in your life. Did you eat today? Do you have shelter? Clean water? Yes?! Those are all amazing things that a lot of people don’t have. Be thankful and celebrate existence! Every breath we get is a gift and the greatest gift we have is the present. Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously . It’s okay, even the master alchemist stumbles. Remember to laugh, smile and enjoy! What’s life without those beautiful moments? Try to do something that’s relaxing for you. I like to meditate, hike in nature, write, paint, create, etc. Find ways that work to relieve stress for you.

Everyone will have rough days sometimes at some point and it’s okay! You can bounce back from this and do you know why? You will not accept defeat. You have made the choice to succeed . You will not stop until your dreams are your relaity. A bad day is just a weight you are lifting off of your chest and that exercise will make you stronger. As you grow, those “bad days” can turn to great days. The hurdles you jump will get easier if you’re not afraid to take a risk and run your race. Even if a hurdle takes you down face first, someday you’ll laugh at it and say, “I’d never let that stop me.” You are so worthy and don’t have to let a bad day destroy what you’re working for. Becoming the best version of yourself won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. If it is more you seek, patiently work toward your dream. Brush off the bad vibes from a rough day and move forward. There is no point in living in yesterday, when all we have is now. You’ve got this!