Bad days happen to the best of us. For some people, facing the next day can be tiresome and challenging. Life begins to feel like every day is a Monday, and just like that, you start to hate waking up in the morning. You become miserable and the thought of waking up in the morning feels you with dread. Going to work feels like you are being called into the principal’s office at school. At the end of the day, you feel devoid of joy, drained and miserable.

No one should have to live like that, ever.

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There are simple life hacks that can help you make the best of every day. Little things you can do that can lead you to enjoy every minute, and face every new day with gusto. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut, here are a few things to do that could change your tomorrow:

Be Prepared

In Japan, they have a nifty little saying that applies to everyday life;

“It never goes wrong; it starts wrong.”

There is a lot of truth in those words. Preparing for the next day can make a world of difference in how that day goes. Proper planning is the key here. It starts with the little things that annoy you before you leave the house. Simple little changes like putting your keys, wallet and anything else you never leave the house without, in plain sight. Putting them where you can find them in the morning will save you the frustration of looking for them all over the house the next day.

If you have to travel, pack early. Choose your outfit the night before. These simple things can make the next day a lot simpler, and you will be in a better mood at the end of it.

Keep Time

Keeping time for appointments and meetings is important. It not only shows that you are serious about what you do but also that you are appreciative of other people’s time.

Being 10 minutes early for appointments and meetings can make a world of difference to your day. Those extra 10 minutes allow you just to relax and mentally prepare for your meeting. You go into the meeting feeling ready and relaxed and 9 out of 10 times, it will go better.

Create Your Own Work Rhythm

Enjoying your work is an important ingredient for having a great day. When you have not achieved your targets for the day, it is easy to get frustrated and ruin your day. A great way to avoid this is setting your own work rhythm.

The first step is getting rid of the distractions. Close your Facebook, Twitter and any other social media accounts that can derail you or shift your focus. Put your phone on vibrate. Select a motivating playlist on and let the music motivate you as you work. If you are the kind of people who like to work in silence, shut yourself off. The key is to make work as enjoyable as possible, while keeping the distractions at bay.

Having a productive day does wonders for your esteem and you end up feeling a lot better about yourself at the end of the day.

Create a Boundary Between Home and Work

As important as work is, too much work is never a good thing. It is crucial that you set clear boundaries between your work and personal time. It is as easy as setting a time for when to stop working and sticking to it. Do not carry work home if you can help it. It is also good to make your weekends work free.

These boundaries help you by creating a less stressful home life. This means that you look forward to going to work. You also have more energy and can focus better after a relaxing weekend. You will also find Mondays are a lot less dreadful when you have had a restful weekend.

Don’t Be Afraid To Just Take a Break

As much as we separate work and home, sometimes the best thing for you is to just take a moment to breathe. Taking rests between working can go a long way t making your day more enjoyable.

Make your lunch breaks about taking care of you. Savor each bite of your food and take a short walk to clear your head after lunch. You will find your afternoons seem a lot better when you are less stressed.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask For Help

Most people have terrible days because they try to do everything by themselves. Asking for help is not a shameful thing. Acknowledging that you cannot do it all is a great step to making your days brighter. When you ask for help, your burdens and challenges become a lot easier. It may also surprise you how helpful people can be.

A problem shared is a problem half solved. Talking to someone about a problem is also a great way of making burdens lighter. After talking to someone else about something that has been bugging you, you will find yourself in a better mood and your days seem a lot brighter.

Just remember to be there for someone else when they need you.

It Is All In The Solution

Most days are ruined when you let frustration creep in. This frustration can be avoided by keeping things as simple as possible. It starts with something as easy as having the right mindset; focusing more on the solution and less on the problem. Focusing more on the problem leaves you feeling powerless and wallowing in self-pity.

When you focus more on the solution, you are likely to solve problems and challenges up to 70% faster. It also boosts your morale and you can live a richer, fuller life when you are not drowning in self-pity or feeling powerless.

Keep Things Simple

Keeping things simple can be the difference between having a great day and having a dreadful one. When you keep things uncomplicated, you can achieve more and feel better about things in general.

It starts with something as general as setting attainable goals for your day in the morning. Prioritizing the things you need to do in your day will also help you achieve more and become a happier person at the end of the day.

Small changes such as writing shorter emails and keeping personal calls to a minimum during work hours can add to your productivity and change your entire outlook on how your day goes. It is also important to keep multi-tasking at a minimum. Focusing on one thing at a time prevents you from being overwhelmed, and makes it easier to focus. You are also able to do a better job when you focus better.

Take Care of Yourself

Never underestimate the power of self-love. Taking good care of yourself helps you a great deal when it comes to having a better day, and why not, a better life.

Exercising at least couple of times a week and eating right is a good start. You should also endeavor to get enough sleep every day (about 8 hours of sleep). All these things are essential for a healthier, stronger body.

When you take good care of yourself, you will find that your days begin full of optimism, you have greater amounts of energy throughout the day, and your ability to think clearly through stressful situations is enhanced.

Commit

Nothing can be achieved without the right mindset. Committing to having a better day every morning will greatly change your outlook on problems, and make your days more enjoyable. How you react to situations is influenced greatly by how you perceive things and the mindset with which you tackle problems.

Deciding to have a great day, committing to that decision and investing in that belief will have a great impact on your whole outlook on things, and how you react to negative situations. This will help you have better days all round.

With a good plan, the right attitude, the proper mindset and the right amount of commitment you will achieve more and always have a “good day”. It is possible to have a better tomorrow, and it all starts with you.

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