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Self Care, Lifestyle · October 9, 2023

How to Combat Negative Energy on a Bad Day

This post was originally published in 2019. It has been revised and republished with an updated list of the best tips on how to combat a bad day.

The Ultimate Guide to Combatting a Bad Day

So you’ve had a bad day. It happens and it’s no fun at all. What we do about it can make all the difference in the world.

You have bad days. I have bad days. It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, it seems like one irritating thing ends just for another to pop up. Work frustrations, rude people, health issues… the list goes on. It can be really easy to get into our feelings about it all.

Unsurprisingly, I often get in the way of myself by spending too much time focusing on the negative energy surrounding me when I could be looking for ways to navigate these challenges. What may start out as a really terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day can actually turn into a pretty great one if you follow these tried and true tips.


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The Ultimate Guide to Combatting a Bad Day

The Ultimate Guide to Combatting a Bad Day

Have a Dance Party

It might sound silly, but blasting a playlist of your favorite music (I’m talking throwbacks from middle school, that new Taylor Swift album with songs you just can’t get out of your head, whatever floats your boat) and just dancing it out can make a world of difference. Get goofy and shake your booty. I promise that no one cares and you will absolutely feel better with this serotonin boost.

Drink Some Positivi-TEA

One of my favorite teas to sip when I’m feeling down is the Yogi Sweet Tangerine Positive Energy Tea. There’s something about the bright tangerine taste that is enough to cheer me up on its own. Combine that with the subtle amount of caffeine and it’s a winning combination. If citrus teas aren’t your jam, don’t fret. I highly recommend the delicious black teas from Steeped in Lore. They’re cozy and fragrant and such a great beverage to enjoy first thing in the morning or when you need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Text An Encouragement to a Friend

Rather than focusing on whatever is making you feel down, send something thoughtful to a friend. This can be a cute quote you found on Pinterest, just a sweet note to tell them that you’re thinking of them, or you can get really intentional and ask them about their current life situation. You might be surprised at how much it helps you when you get the chance to help a loved one. It’s a great way to redirect your mind.

Be Purposeful on Social Media

Some would say to just turn off screens altogether, but I say that if you plan to scroll on Instagram, don’t do it aimlessly. Take the time to think up encouraging comments for each and every photo that you see. Read the captions fully and reply to them directly. Compliment someone’s new haircut, congratulate them on their engagement, find out where their outfit is from, and read their blog post or look through their online shop.

Buy Yourself a Treat

Take this tip with a grain of salt. You may feel like overcompensating when your mind is in a rough place. It can be easy to get spendy and suddenly you’ve put in massive Amazon and Target orders without really paying attention to your budget or what you were buying. Instead, keep it simple with a bouquet of flowers, a bar of chocolate, a matcha latte, or a new candle–something that sparks joy but doesn’t hurt your wallet. It may be just what you need to brighten things up without breaking the bank.

List the Best Things in Your Life

You ever hear the phrase “when you focus on the good, the good gets better“? There’s a reason why it’s so popular: it’s true! Grab a pen and paper (or open a note on your phone) and start listing out the things which bring you the most joy. Nothing is too big or too small for this list, so take your time, and I guarantee it’ll bring a smile to your face as you begin to really fixate on gratitude.

Read a Book… and Then Read Some More

As a pretty intense bookworm, this is my number one suggestion. Pick up an old favorite story–maybe something from your childhood. Finally get to that novel you’ve been wanting to read for a while and never seem to have the time for. You can even just reach for whatever book you happen to have on your nightstand right now. Usually getting caught up in a story helps distract from any negativity that may feel like it’s surrounding you.

Eat Sour Candy

It’s hard to focus on the bad – or anything at all – when your mouth is puckering from a Warhead or Cry Baby candy. This was actually a suggestion from a therapist I saw in high school. He recommended I keep sour candies in my desk drawer at work when I was dealing with panic attacks. It helped more than I can even explain properly, and to this day it is still something I utilize when I need a distraction.

Talk it Out

If all else fails, talk about it. Call a friend, write in a journal, or pray (if that’s something you’re comfortable with). Let the feelings just flow (and let the tears flow too if they need to), but keep in mind that most situations that cause a bad day are temporary. In the long run, letting them capture your attention for too long won’t be healthy for anyone (especially yourself). You deserve to release those bad thoughts back out into the wild and move forward with a positive mindset. So once you’ve talked it out, keep on going!

The Ultimate Guide to Combatting a Bad Day

What are your tips for combatting a bad day?


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Julia Comil
6 years ago

Love sour candies to cheer me up!! Such great tips!

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Adriana Renee
6 years ago

Love this! Definitely need this today because the time change did me wrong and I’m cranky!

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Donna
6 years ago

Thanks for these tips. So helpful!

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Mistle
6 years ago

Recently I had several bad days because of a coworker. It was so hard for me to get out of my funk but I finally did it. I was like I can not let this take over my life. I am all about dance parties!!! I also love working out to help me feel better. Glad you’re having some better days girl!

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Lyddiegal
6 years ago

Thanks for sharing! We all have bad days or fall into a funk sometimes. I love the idea of lifting other people up as a way to help yourself!
Chic on the Cheap

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Dominika
6 years ago

I love those tips!
Did you know there’s actually a tea brand in the UK called Positivitea? 😊 I really like their teas.

Lighting a candle and reading a book definitely makes me feel better if I had a bad day.

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Kristina
2 years ago
Reply to  Dominika

Wow, the sour candy is something I never heard of either! I can see it working.. i have to try it at some point.

What tend to work when im not feeling good is taking a bath.. usually I feel much better afterward!

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Tanvi Rastogi
6 years ago

Love your tips … we all need to find a way to get through one of those days. More often than not a good workout lifts my mood.

❥ tanvii.com

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Lee
6 years ago

Such a great post! That sour candy one is really interesting; I naturally do gravitate towards sour candies when im stressed and I wonder if it is because of this distraction effect it has. That’s so interesting!

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Patricia @ Grab a Plate
6 years ago

Great tips, which I’ve needed recently, having started a new (temporary) job! I love the sour candy suggestion 🙂

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Hillary Conheady
6 years ago

I totally needed this on this dreary Monday!! I love the idea of buying yourself a treat! Retail therapy is REAL haha!

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Crystal // Dreams, etc.
6 years ago

I love these tips! Reading and talking to someone about it always helps me.

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Rachel
6 years ago

Bad days are the worsttttt! Love all of your tips!! I love cuddling up in bed and watching a rom com when I’m having a bad day!

Rachel
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Beth
6 years ago

These are all great tips! I love immersing myself in a book and just forgetting about everything else. I also LOVE to soak in a hot bath when life gets stressful.

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Kileen
6 years ago

These are awesome tips, and I love the tip about sour candy! I’ve never heard of that one, thanks for sharing!

Kileen
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Monica
6 years ago

Reading is such a great escape when I’m having a bad day! Take me to a land far, far away! Also — my mouth totally started watering when I read about your tip to eat sour Warheads! lol I LOVE sour candy.

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Lily
6 years ago

I love the idea of listing the best things in your life. Bad days can be so rough, so this is a great list of suggestions.

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Patricia @ Grab a Plate
6 years ago

Great tips, which I’ve needed recently, having started a new (temporary) job! I love the sour candy suggestion 🙂

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Crystal // Dreams, etc.
6 years ago

I love these tips! Reading and talking to someone about it always helps me.

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Kileen
6 years ago

These are awesome tips, and I love the tip about sour candy! I’ve never heard of that one, thanks for sharing!

Kileen
cute & little

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Deanie
6 years ago

Great tips! A workout always helps improve my mood on a bad day.
Xo, Deanie
Deanie Michelle

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Carolyn
6 years ago

These are all so great! I find after a bath, a tv show, and some of these items in your list, I feel a lot better. Hope your days start getting better girl!

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Becky @ Disney in your Day
6 years ago

I really like the idea of texting encouragement to a friend. I think lifting other people up can definitely help us lift ourselves up.

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Anna English
6 years ago

I love the idea of talking it out! My sister is my go-to person for bad days, and she always helps me find positive wins!

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Morgan
6 years ago

I like the tip about reading!! Sometimes watching TV or getting on social media can put me into an even further bad mood so it’s best to stay away from those during that time!

-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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Liz
6 years ago

What a great post! Dance parties and singing at the top of my lungs to upbeat music always helps 😉

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Nataly
6 years ago

These are all good tips! I will have to refer to this next time I am having a bad day. Workouts or taking a bath always help me!

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Katie
6 years ago

I love these tips! I will have to remember dance parties and sour candy!

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Carolyn
6 years ago

These are all so great! I find after a bath, a tv show, and some of these items in your list, I feel a lot better. Hope your days start getting better girl!

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Tonya Morris
6 years ago

I love all of these suggestions! I definitely want to get some Positivitea now!

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Becky @ Disney in your Day
6 years ago

I really like the idea of texting encouragement to a friend. I think lifting other people up can definitely help us lift ourselves up.

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Anna English
6 years ago

I love the idea of talking it out! My sister is my go-to person for bad days, and she always helps me find positive wins!

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Jiawun | Beauty Nerd By Night
6 years ago

Heh, I chuckled at Positivitea. Also, the sour candy tip is the most unique one I’ve ever heard and it makes a lot of sense! I’m definitely keeping a pack of sour candies in my drawers!

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Morgan
6 years ago

I like the tip about reading!! Sometimes watching TV or getting on social media can put me into an even further bad mood so it’s best to stay away from those during that time!

-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

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Liz
6 years ago

What a great post! Dance parties and singing at the top of my lungs to upbeat music always helps 😉

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Katie
6 years ago

I love these tips! I will have to remember dance parties and sour candy!

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Tonya Morris
6 years ago

I love all of these suggestions! I definitely want to get some Positivitea now!

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Kenzi
6 years ago

I love this! Sometimes it really is the littlest things that can make such a difference. Great read!

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Jordyn
6 years ago

These are all great tips for combatting a bad day. If I am having a bad day I like to go for a run, or take a bath and read a good book!

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Lecy | A Simpler Grace
6 years ago

These are all great tips! I LOVE turning the music up loud and having a dance party when I’ve had a bad day. That always cheers me up!

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Megan
6 years ago

I love all of these tips. They are all so good and will definitely help someone out.

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Greta
6 years ago

A glass of wine and my favorite TV show snuggling with my pups does the trick! Also going for a walk!

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Jordyn
6 years ago

These are all great tips for combatting a bad day. If I am having a bad day I like to go for a run, or take a bath and read a good book!

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Laura Leigh
6 years ago

I absolutely love this post lady. Such a good on and all of these ideas are brilliant. Some I never thing of but would totally help me get out of a bad day funk. Thanks for sharing this!! You’re truly the sweetest for doing so.

xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese

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Taylor Mobley
6 years ago

I’m all for dance parties!!!!!! I totally embrace that when I’m having a bad day.

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Laura Leigh
6 years ago

I absolutely love this post lady. Such a good on and all of these ideas are brilliant. Some I never thing of but would totally help me get out of a bad day funk. Thanks for sharing this!! You’re truly the sweetest for doing so.

xo Laura Leigh
Louella Reese

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Jamaria Johnson
6 years ago

These are such great tips! I love eating candy or writing, or talking to a friend when I’m having a bad day. My favorite tv show also brings me comfort! Xo

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JASMINE VARGAS
6 years ago

So many great ways to turn a bad day into a good day.

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Sarah Lennon
6 years ago

Mine is taking a bath and drinking a glass of wine, lol! Great tips, thanks for sharing!

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Sarah Lindner
6 years ago

Sour candies and donut’s always make my bad days better!

xoxo Sarah

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Marlene
6 years ago

I love these tips! Practical and useful. Dancing is a good one I use too

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

Have you read this one yet? ✨

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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What was your last 5-star read? ⭐️ 
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Is this a title you’ve picked up or added to your TBR? 📚
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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