Are you having a bad day? Exactly what to do and not to do

A day when you felt small, or like a bad person? Or perhaps a day where you were publicly humiliated? Or just in a bad mood for absolutely no reason?

How do you typically deal with such days?

• Have an internal conversation full of negativity and self-hate

• Rationalise how much you suck by giving yourself examples and finding evidence for why you are indeed a failure

• Projecting your feelings of insecurity onto others

• You stopped feeling, thinking, but completely withdrew

• You firmly believed that these ugly feelings are forever, and if anything things would get worse

• Honour any feeling you have, even if negative but, be kind to yourself and show self-compassion

• Speak to yourself with dignity and respect - don't allow any thoughts of self-disrespect to invade your soul

• Connect with someone who is trustworthy and who loves you because of your vulnerabilities

• Exercise and indulge in nature

• Tell yourself "nothing is forever, this too shall pass" - some days are bad so just allow them to pass