5 Ways To Get Over a Bad Day During a Divorce

Let's face it. Sometimes, when dealing with a breakup, you just have one of those days. Nothing seems to be going right. Everywhere you look, there are reminders of him or something else that makes you feel bad (like empty Haagen Daz containers littering the kitchen table). Once in a while, you might even have several bad days IN A ROW. Ugh!

It's not necessary to spend another minute down in the dumps. We make choices about our mood every day. So the question is: What are you going to do to bring yourself up ~ to make things a little lighter and brighter? Pick even one of the five ways listed and I guarantee you will return to your cheerful self in no time!

1. Fake it. Sometimes, ACTING like you're happy actually turns into BEING happy. "When you smile, even if you're not genuine, it sends happiness signals to your brain and makes you feel much better," says Simon Rego of the Montefiore Medical Center. Also, try it while looking in the mirror. It'll shoot another round of happiness indicators to the brain making you ~ right ~ even happier!

2. Exercise. Of course I'd say exercise. Why? First of all, it helps you to release endorphins which will naturally boost your mood. Secondly, if you choose a bit more aggressive exercise, say kickboxing or a punching bag, you'll also take out some of your frustration in a safe and positive way. Afterwards, you'll most likely think a bit clearer and therefore have a better perspective on the awesome life you're building for yourself!

3. Wear something new and different. Maybe you've got an outrageous lipstick color that you never wear ~ wear it today! Or maybe those new shoes are still sitting in your closet begging to be worn. When you feel good on the outside, you'll feel better on the inside. How about going to a store at lunch and spritzing on a new perfume? Sometimes, just a little bit of self-care can make a huge difference.

4. Veg out. Yep, distract yourself. If we have too much free time on our hands, it can lead down a spiral of doom. Let's stop the spiral NOW! How about rewatching your favorite movie for the 101st time? Or going out to lunch with friends? Try out a new coffee shop in your neighborhood or grab a book and let your imagination go?

5. Have a venting session! You can either do this alone or with a trusted pal but here's the kicker: Set the timer for 15 minutes (yes, really) or have your friend do it. "Before you start, ask your friend to set the timer for 15 minutes," says Darlene Mininni, author of The Emotional Toolkit. "That's a good amount of time to get things off your chest. Any longer and you'll start focusing on the negative stuff too much." Then ~ vent away! Rant, rave ~ or whatever you need to do. But remember: Only in moderation. You'll typically feel a relief after venting. Afterwards, choose to be in a great mood the rest of the day.

Whether you're dealing with a divorce or a breakup, you will have good days and bad days. Just remember that you can always turn that frown upside-down. It's a choice. You are powerful and you can change a bad day into a good day! Best wishes for many good days ahead! Shine On!

Laura Smith is the Chief Groovy Chick at The Breakup Lounge ~ a business devoted to helping women with broken hearts get their groovy back. She truly understands the whirlwind of emotions and stress that can occur when a relationship ends. She loves helping women end the heartbreak and get back to their sassy selves! Visit her at http://www.breakuplounge.com!

Source: http://articles.submityourarticle.com/5-ways-to-get-over-a-bad-day-during-a-divorce-290054

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