There’s nothing wrong or evil about having a bad day.  There’s everything wrong with making others have it with you. – Neil Cavuto

 

So how much do I love today’s quote?  I especially loved writing it on my board today at school.  I cannot WAIT to see the responses my students have.  They really struggle with the real world application of this.  If they’re in a bad mood, the rest of the world is going to have one right along with them or they’re going to die trying.

Bad moods happen.  Without them, we can’t appreciate the good moods.  But when you are having a bad day, don’t share it with the world and try and drag those nearest and dearest to you into said mood.  Know that the day will end and the mood will pass.  And instead of trying to drag others into your bad day, do what you can to drag yourself out.

I found it very synchronistic when this article from Marc and Angel Hack Life showed up in my inbox – it’s all about reminders for when you are having a bad day.  I loved it so much, I hung excerpts from it up in my classroom 🙂 right along with print out of today’s quote and my seven ways to have a good day.  I don’t know where I originally found it, but if anybody knows, please tell me and I will happily give credit where credit is due 🙂

Seven Ways to Have a Good Day

 

Talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
Look at the sunny side of everything.

Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best.

Be as enthusiastic about success of others as you are about your own.

Forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

Give everyone a smile.

Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others.