It’s normal to have both good and bad days. You’re dealing with friends, cliques, and lots of changes. You have pressure for grades, sports, or chores. Your parents drive you nuts sometimes. On top of that, changing hormones can mess with how you feel. All these can make a good day turn really bad. Below are 6 interesting ways to turn a bad day around.
Talk to a Friend
When your parents won’t change your curfew or let you go to a party, sometimes only a friend understands. You can complain about your dad, let go on all your deep dark secrets, or just hang out and do something fun. Having a good friend or two is important — even when you don’t need to vent. Talk or do things with a friend every week, if you can. Talking it out is a healthy way to deal with feelings.
Get Moving
A bad grade or a pile of homework can ruin your day — if you let it. Snap out of it with a run or a bike ride. You’re likely to get lost in what you’re doing and forget a bad mood. Your body also pumps out feel-good chemicals during exercise, so you feel more relaxed when you’re done.
Listen to Music
When a friend ticks you off, sometimes you don’t want to talk about it. And screen time, like Facebook or texting, only adds to the drama. So, put on your favorite music and relax. It’s a proven, scientific fact that music helps people get out of bad moods. Even better … dance!
Cry or Yell
When you’ve just been dumped or your crush doesn’t know you exist, don’t keep it inside. Heartbreak hurts — and not just for teens. You may want to scream. Or cry. Go for it! Ignoring emotions of any kind can cause stress or make you drown your sorrows in junk food. Hey! Don’t cry or yell forever. When you’ve got it out of your system, do something fun with a friend or get active. It’ll make you feel good again.
Go for Fun
It’s easy to get down if your face breaks out or you don’t like how much you weigh this week. Reset your mood by doing something that makes you feel good. You’ll find it easier to make healthy choices for your mind and body. Some ideas: Paint your toenails or read a fascinating book.
Get Creative
When your coach benches you or you didn’t play well, yeah it hurts — but don’t waste too much time moping or whining. Dive into something creative — it’ll help you keep things in perspective. Play guitar. Build something. Write stuff down or grab a sketchbook and draw.