I’ve had a bad week.

I don’t remember the last time I’ve had such consistently bad days, but they don’t seem to end. From having a packed schedule, running around all over town, waiting to hear back about an apartment, to feeling under appreciated at a job I dislike, I can’t seem to catch a break. The best thing to do is to just keep going, stay positive, and learn a thing or two.

Having sort of a day off has let me relax my mind a little and reflect on the past week and it’s lessons.

Don’t take things personally, people don’t really know you.

I usually don’t let what people say or their actions towards me affect me, but when I’m feeling anxious I can’t help it. After venting to three different people about an interaction with one of my manager, they all told me to not take it so personal, that they don’t really know me and don’t know what kind of effect things will have on me. The best thing to do is nod your head and continue on with your day.

Grabbing drinks after work is always a good idea.

Nothing beats grabbing a drink with one of your favorite coworkers after a long day at work and just having a nice long conversation full of laughs. It’s a great way to bond with someone and it allows for perspective on work situations.

Slow Down.

I hate waiting, I like to keep busy, and I sometimes like to rush through things, and one of those things is life. After grabbing drinks with a coworker, he gave me something to think about, that rushing through life will only hold me back. There’s nothing wrong with not having things figured out, and I have to remember that I’m going at a good pace in life, even if I don’t see it that way.

Call your mom.

Nothing beats a conversation with your mom.

Relax.

Self care isn’t just a trend, it is essential for one's well being. Sometimes life gets too overwhelming and causes you to cry in a corner at work. The best thing to do is to go home, shower, grab your favorite cookies and watch your favorite Netflix show.

Save $$

Most of my stress comes from money, which could easily be solved if I was more cautious of my spending.

Know when to put up a front and hide your feelings.

It can get really exhausting always putting up a front and pretending nothing is wrong. Sometimes you have to just let yourself feel those emotions, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But sometimes I have to be the strong one for other people. You don’t always really know what someone is going through.

Here’s hoping that today is a better day.