All the strategies in the world won't protect you from having an occasional bad day. Bad days are just ... part of being human. But how we respond to a bad day can make all the difference in the world.
In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I dig into the two options you can choose from when your day begins to tank: quit the day (this is actually a legitimate option) or do what you can to salvage what's left of it.
What You Learn:
- How to tell the difference between a bad day that needs fixing and one you should just let go.
- Five realistic strategies to reset your mood, energy, and focus when things fall apart.
- Why changing your environment—or even just your sensory input—can instantly shift your mental state.
- The surprising link between movement, mood, and executive function (and how to use it on tough days).
- What NOT to do when your day derails
🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:
- Episode website with transcript
- SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)
- SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)
- The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)
- Assignment Management Power System (Brand New Program!)
- Episode 4 – What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed
- How to Stop Catastrophizing (video)
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