How do you reset your day when it starts off on the wrong foot

Hi Valerie! I've had plenty of mornings where everything feels off right from the start & like spilling coffee on my shirt or getting stuck in unexpected traffic. The first thing I do is take a deep breath and step outside for a quick walk around the block. It clears my head and gets some fresh air into my lungs, which helps shift my mindset almost immediately. For example, last week when my alarm didn't go off and I woke up late, that short walk helped me refocus before diving into work.

Next, I make a quick list of three small wins I can achieve in the next hour, like answering one email or making my bed. This builds momentum without overwhelming me. I also splash cold water on my face or drink a glass of water to hydrate and wake up my system. If I'm really frazzled, I put on some upbeat music for five minutes while I tidy up my space.

These steps usually take less than 15 minutes total and turn the day around for me. They work because they're simple actions that interrupt the negative spiral and remind me I control how I respond. Give them a try next time your day starts rough.

Hey Valerie. Man and after the divorce, mornings with the kids can turn into chaos central faster than you can say 'custody swap.' I splash some cold water on my face, blast a guilty pleasure tune while making coffee, and remind myself it's just one crappy start, not the whole day. Usually does the trick without derailing everything.

Yeah, i used to spiral so bad over a rough morning and but then I discovered this game-changer: a quick five-minute breathing exercise right at my desk. It's like hitting the refresh button on my brain, and suddenly I'm pumped and ready to tackle whatever comes next. Seriously, try it. it's transformed my anxious days into awesome ones!

After the split, mornings felt like negotiating peace with a toaster. My five-minute reset: chug water, step outside for two deep breaths, do one tiny non-negotiable, then text whoever needs a heads-up so the guilt stops steering. I punt the hardest task to later and set a 10-minute timer to knock out one easy win. By school drop-off and my brain accepts the day started at minute five, not at the chaos.