To ask what you do to feel better after a bad day?

[mrlistersgelfbride]

I've not had a good day at work. I broke a new, expensive item of equipment...thousands of pounds. Got no proper break due to unsuccessfully trying to sort it out. I got stuck in awful traffic on the way home, got home after 7pm.
I'm exhausted from the weekend (didn't sleep well due to heat/DD getting hpy/partner getting up early or going to bed late) and had a headache most of the day today before I even got in.

I got a bit tearful at work this afternoon thinking everyone had left but I forgot some had to come back in the office for their bags, and they saw me crying-embarrassing. I've been in my job many years, I'm not a youngster who has just started.

I feel crap tonight, very edgy. Could really do with a good sleep but I'm a worrier and am fretting about the broken equipment.
I know this sounds trivial and people have it a lot worse than me, but how do you cheer up after a bad day?
I use meditation apps and try the usual chill out stuff. DD doesn't go to bed early so I can't exercise tonight, maybe tomorrow.

Old favourite book and bed.

A shower, a cup of tea and some kind of comforting programme help me feel more on an even keel after a day like that. The shower is key.

Mine is a bit niche, but I go and spend time with my horse, not necessarily riding but she is a great listener and being outside really helps me. She’s been sobbed on a lot over the years.

Walk my dogs then snuggle them while drinking prosecco or gin.. mixing up healthy and unhealthy methods there!

10km erg

Shower, find soemthing funny to read or watch, spend time with pets or in my garden. And call an old friend for a catch up and a giggle.

Brisk 30 minute walk, alone, preferably listening to the Queen of the Night's aria from The Magic Flute.
Drink more water for the headache!
Early night. Do not worry about the equipment, it should be insured.

Can you and your DD go for a walk? If not, have a bath, get in your pjs and read in bed. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Shower or bath, I feel like I mentally have to wash the day away. Then make a pot of tea and take it to bed where I either read or watch tv and just let myself feel shitty knowing that tomorrow is a new day.

Thank you everyone.
I'm normally a running but can't be bothered to do it when DD is in bed (9:30pm!) so will try for an early night and may go in the morning before work.
Cup of tea and maybe a film sounds good.

I feel like such an idiot for the equipment. Old enough to know better. I find it embarassing too. I'm training new staff currently and it's not a good example to set.

@FelicityFlops I will definitely try that piece of music!

Plan a day out for when you’re next off work, write down all your favourite things and include some into your plan. If you’re having trouble sleeping think of a film that you really enjoy and imagine yourself as a character in the film and change the story line around it, you will probably fall asleep happy. Most of all draw a line under today, it’s done.

Junk food, a bubble bath, an early night with a good book or TV series to watch. Or maybe talk to a friend if I'm feeling up to it

Cuddle the dog, read an old favourite book/watch a cosy programme, a chocolate bar or biscuits and a cup of decaf tea.

Put some earbuds in and listen to music or a podcast, it really takes me out my own head for a bit. Sometimes if I need distraction rather than to concentrate, I find a podcast with a nice relaxing voice, even if I'm not really listening to the words

Put some spa music from YouTube on your phone and have a bath in the dark (or dim light) with the window open. Refreshing and relaxing. Won't solve everything but a different sensory experience can work wonders x

After a bad day at work I call family or friends, none of whom are interested in my boring work troubles, and have a chat about stuff in our real lives outside work. I find it helps keep things in perspective. Also some harmless cheerful TV or book to stop me ruminating.