It’s a Bad Day, Not a Bad Life
We’ve all been there, everything seems to be going wrong and we can’t seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel… sounds like 2020, right? These are the moments when it is most important to remember “It’s a bad day, not a bad life.” No single moment, series of interactions, or an entire year should hold enough power to determine the quality of your day or your life overall.
The difference is in the mindset and the language we choose, “I had a bad day,” vs. “my day had some bad moments” demonstrates two very different mindsets. It’s really easy to focus on the negative moments while forgetting the moments that made you smile or were at least tolerable.
Yes, it’s okay to have days where things didn’t go the way you planned or hoped. Yes, it’s okay to not love or feel excited about the day you had. It’s all okay and valid, but are we going to dwell or move on?
Take 2020 for example, it’s been one hell of a year with a lot of twists, turns, let downs, and traumas. However, there have also been a lot of beautiful moments too. We were given time to slow down, check in, restart, and prioritize our needs. Communities came together, the Earth had a moment to breathe, and we found ways to stay entertained.
No, it wasn’t the year anyone wanted but it’s the year we got, so which narrative are you going to hold onto? Personally, I am choosing to accept what is without dwelling on the disappointment. I invite you to check in with yourself on how strongly you are holding onto 2020. If you want hope for your future, you can’t hold onto the negative events of the past - release what you don’t want to continue and refocus your attention on what you do.