Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m having a bad day”? Like the time you made yourself a cup of coffee and on your way to work, you realized you didn’t put the lid on all the way? Coffee spills on your lap. You get to work and announce, “I am having a bad day.” From that moment on, every little thing that happens seems to pile up, proving your statement. By the end of the day, when someone asks, “How was your day?” you reaffirm, “I knew it was going to be a bad day from the start.”
But what if I told you that you have the power to change this narrative?
Our words shape our reality. When we say we’re having a bad day, we set ourselves up for a self-fulfilling prophecy. Every negative event becomes magnified, proving our initial statement.
Here’s a game-changer: Instead of saying, “I’m having a bad day,” say, “I’m having a bad moment.” This simple change in language can transform your outlook. By acknowledging a bad moment rather than a bad day, you allow that moment to pass without letting it ruin the rest of your day.
Why this simple shift in words works:
- Immediate Change: As soon as you say, “I’m having a bad moment,” that moment is already in the past.
- Stops the Spiral: By not labeling your entire day as bad, you avoid the downward spiral of negativity.
- Opens the Door to Positivity: Recognizing that a bad moment is temporary makes room for positive experiences throughout the day.
When something goes wrong, take a deep breath, and say, “I’m having a bad moment.” Then let that moment go. You don’t want to have one bad moment dictate the rest of your day.
I Understand that challenges and adversities are part of life. By acknowledging them as temporary, you build resilience.
Have a fantastic Front-Row Friday and embrace each moment as it comes.
Your Head Usher,
Marilyn
