97. How to Fix a Bad Day: Practical Strategies You Can Use When Your Day Falls Apart

Learn and Work Smarter

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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