T I P S + A D V I C E :: thirty ways to a better a day

Sure, we all have bad days but we do ourselves a disservice when we allow the bad days to get the best of us. Giving in to a bad day is simply a waste of precious hours you could be using to do something incredible. So, in order to battle the bad days, here's a list of thirty ways to have a better day.

Call up an old friend

Pet a dog

Read a magazine

Eat some chocolate

Go for a run

Light a candle

Say hi to a stranger

Twirl in your dress

Write something down with a permanent marker

Open up your bible

Disconnect

Think of your best day

Turn on your favorite song

Go to Target. Walk around. Breathe.

Give someone a hug

Write down five things you're good at

Give someone a compliment

Watch this video

Drink some chai

Take a selfie

Paint your nails

Take a bath

Buy an unneeded beauty item

Talk

Go to a yoga class

High-five a friend

Dream of a perfect day

Learn a new joke

Roll your windows down and dance while driving

Smile

I know life can get hard. I understand that sometimes it's easier to call it a day and shut the door and wait for tomorrow. I know that life is worth the struggle though. So in the midst of the bad days and terrible moments, take a step back and try to make it better. If for no other reason than your sanity. You can do it! Here's to a better day!

xo. melisa