A Bad Day Doesn’t Make a Bad Life

Let me get straight to the point. This was a rough week yall. My mood started to change Sunday evening even though I had had an amazing weekend. Monday was not a good day at work. Difficulties with my boss along with a slow creep of feelings of uneasiness made for a not so pleasant start to my week. I was feeling all the things: doubt, frustration, insecurity, loneliness.

But after what was a stressful day I made the decision not to let it carry on into my night. My natural reaction that day was to go home, shower and get in the bed not to be seen or heard until the next day. But I didnt do that. After work I headed to the grocery store with my prepared list so I could cook dinner. Then I went home and did Yoga (my choice of activity the last couple weeks). Only for Tuesday to go much of the same as the day prior. By mid day I really started to think “Well this really sucks.”

So many times I have been in the situation. Where it just seems like each day hits me harder than the next, no relief in sight. Giving in to that frustration looks to be the only option. But in this new year I am trying to be intentional with my thoughts and actions.

I want to always honor my feelings but also know when I need to look beyond my current emotions. I can choose happy even when it is the most unnatural feeling. I can try my hardest to focus on my blessings instead of what’s currently bothering me. I know just like many things, it’s so much easier said than done. But when it comes down to it my life is not bad and it’s not over just because I had some very difficult moments. And a bad day doesnt make for a bad life.