My favorite book growing up was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. It told the highly relatable and true story of the author’s young son Alexander, who was having one of the worst days of his young life, suffering frustrations, setbacks, and indignities large and small.
As adults, we all still have terrible days. While Alexander woke up with gum in his hair, you might wake up to a flurry of emails from your boss letting you know that you made a calculation error in the proposal that went out last night to your biggest client. While Alexander dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running, you might get a flat tire on the way to work. Whether you’re dealing with a frustrating client, a sick kid, a misplaced document, or all of the above, you need to know how to handle a terrible day so it doesn’t get worse.
Here are five simple suggestions for what to do to shift your day from bad to better.
