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10 Ways to have a better day

10 Ways to have a better day 

By Casey Anthony

Oct 7, 2019

Maybe it's the upcoming holidays on the horizon... Maybe it's the inevitable end-of-the-year madness about to take place.... Maybe it's just the current season of life. Whatever the case may be, I find myself going through a bit of a slump right now. Even the most motivated and driven people can suffer from slumps every now and then – it's totally normal! The good news is that even though it sucks, there is usually a way to speed up the process to dig yourself out. Here are 10 ways to have a better day, starting today.

#1: First things first: you must accept the feelings of being unmotivated for what it is and acknowledge the amount of stress we can put on ourselves during it. No one is happy and energetic 100% of the time, not even Tony Robbins. Be kind to yourself. This cloud will soon pass.

#2: Conjure up a smile. An easy way to lift your spirits is to grab your cell phone and look through your camera roll. Linger over the pictures that make you happy. Do you see pictures of your family? Your pet? Your kids? Remember why you get up every morning and go to work. What makes you work hard? 

#3: Take advantage of the early bird edge. If you've got a task or project at work to complete, block out the appropriate time and get it squared away sooner rather than later. Not only will you feel better crossing something off your to-do list, it will also prevent other demands from sidelining one of your main priorities.

#4: Make a vision board. Who doesn't love a fun Pinterest board? Or better yet, a physical vision board? If you're having a hard time becoming motivated, grab a stack of old magazines (or your computer) and create a vision board of sorts. Cut out images that spark joy and are realistic to achieve. Once you create a board of your dreams and future goals, make a habit to look at it every morning to remind yourself what you're working towards.

#5: Live your legacy. Imagine you are writing your own obituary. What would you want it to say? What do you want to be remembered for? Jot down some goals you can work towards and take the first step towards one of them before the end of the day.

#6: Make a plan. When you're in a slump, thinking of a goal can easily backfire... unless you make a plan ahead of time of what to do when this potentially happens. An easy way to set yourself up for success is to choose a S-M-A-R-T goal: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. In other words, you're not setting a goal without actions that will essentially make your slump even worse if you don't succeed.

#7: Practice. Starting today, practice ahead of time what you want to say to your COIs on your daily marketing route. What are some topics you can bring up when you drop by? Is there anything going on in your community you can get involved in, and encourage your COIs to do the same? Is there exciting news in our industry that you can research and incorporate into your daily conversations? What can you say to your COIs today to continue to grow and develop a relationship with them? Think about it as you drive to your first stop of the day.

#8: Have something to look forward to. Oftentimes, slumps can happen when there is nothing exciting to look forward to. To combat this, consider booking an affordable weekend trip somewhere or sign-up for a class you've been dying to try. In my experience, the build-up to an actual event is almost as exciting as the actual event itself.

#9: Journal. If you're unsure why you're feeling unmotivated, now is a good time to take pen to paper and figure it out. Spend a few minutes getting all your thoughts out in a journal. Continue writing over the next few days and label each day as super happy (10) to absolutely miserable (0), then review the factors behind your daily scores. A lot of times, we may be holding in confusion, anger, sadness, or other emotions that aren't necessarily easy to see. Eventually you will be able to identify what makes you happy and what makes you sad. Oust the dissatisfying things from your life.

#10: Up the self-love. Are you constantly consumed by high-stress situations? Try detaching for a few minutes (or hours) with a temporary escape. This could be a phone call to a friend or family member, a walk outside, or a warm bubble bath. It is so important to take care of yourself during this "blah" time. Find little pockets of your day when you can take care of your mind, body, and soul in ways that actually feel good to you. Prioritize taking care of yourself even if it takes some extra effort.