The Secret To Staying Positive After A Bad Day At Work

If you have a job, run a business, and/or work for a living in some fashion you’ve had a bad day at some point.

Maybe you’ve had a string of bad days at work and at some point begin thinking you’re unhappy.

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Here’s what I’ve found to be the secret to solving this problem.

Unhinge your mood from your career.

Yes, there are jobs and careers that are a poor fit for you and you can do something about that.

Yes, your work is important and it’s often one of the best ways to use your gifts and talents. 

However, your career is just one component of a life well lived. 

Instead, be sure to make deposits into each of the areas of your life:

1. Spiritual
2. Personal Development (knowledge, education, self-improvement)
3. Physical Fitness
4. Family
5. Career
6. Financial
7. Friend Relationships

View your life from a holistic standpoint so when one area is not going well you’re not completely devastated. 

Careers, like our lives, have their ups and downs. When you’ve invested in multiple areas of life you can weather the inevitable storms.

Question: What has helped you weather the ups and downs of your career (and life)?