Ever have one of those days when nothing in particular goes “wrong” but you feel a bit… off?
I had one of those days today. I was at work, trying desperately to catch up on a few deadlines and everything kept going wrong. I found it so difficult to focus and ended up redoing half of my work about three times. At one point I had to step away from my desk, take a few deep breaths and try again. Usually that works for me, but today was…. well.. just one of those days.
Did I mention that I actually love Mondays? So, no, it had nothing to do with today being a Monday.
It was a short day for me, but by the time I got home I felt d-r-a-i-n-e-d. So, I had a cup of my favorite tea (peppermint, duh), some pup cuddles, did some writing and found a way to re-center myself. Of course that doesn’t mean that I kind of can’t wait for this day to be over.
Yes, even the Pollyannas of the world have crappy days once in a while.
And just in case you had “one of those days” today… or have one in the future, I’m sharing some inspo, to get you through it. :)
And.. if you’re in need of some self-care, see this post where you can find a printable list of self-care ideas.
29 Comments
Janet
February 13, 2017 at 11:53 pmLove “I got my own back”. Something you can really rely on!
Thanks, Paula. I had one of those days.
Jane x
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 14, 2017 at 12:02 amYou’re very welcome Jane. Tomorrow will be better!
Emmalisa Tilli
February 14, 2017 at 12:47 amOMGGGGG I LOOOVE this – I am ALWAYS looking for inspiration EVERYWHERE I gooooo!!! I particularly like the Roy T Bennett quote. I want to do amazing things with my life, and this morning I woke up to a nomination for a “A Lovely Blog” award – it felt so surreal – I always wondered how the award thing works, and i guess you can just nominate anyone. I am soooo happy to just be nominated – it seriously made my WEEK!!! Month – YEAR!!!!!!!
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:18 amHaha yay so happy you loved this post!! Congrats on the nomination! :)
Daniela
February 14, 2017 at 3:10 amGreat quotes. It's for me great inpiration. Thank you.
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Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:18 amYou’re welcome!
Aleksandra // bunniesaremagic
February 14, 2017 at 3:56 amHaha, my motto for this week is the quote from Llosa: ‘I convinced her that her loyalty isn’t to other people but to her own feelings’, which is, I guess, a fancy way of saying ‘I got my own back’ ;)
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:18 amLove this one too!
Sheila
February 14, 2017 at 7:04 amPerfect post. The biggest takeaway for me is that we all have the choice to be happy.
http://www.insearchofsheila.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:18 amThank you Sheila!
Natalie Harney
February 14, 2017 at 7:28 amLove the idea of having your own back – Maya Angelou always speaks so much wisdom
– Natalie
http://www.workovereasy.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:19 amI agree!
Lauren Victoria
February 14, 2017 at 7:50 amFab quotes and inspiration!xx
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Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:19 amThanks!
Kiss & Make-up
February 14, 2017 at 8:34 amI love the Kevyn Aucoin one. I want to do that.
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:19 amLove that one too
Sara Elizabeth Urquidez
February 14, 2017 at 9:18 amLove all of these!! Yesterday was one of those days for me, too…. but I’m ready to attack today. Happy Tuesday (and Valentine’s Day)!
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:19 amHope you’re doing much better now!
Roxanne
February 14, 2017 at 11:15 amI love these kinds of quotes. Roosevelt’s one is my fave!
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:19 amReally like that one too!
HALE
February 14, 2017 at 12:52 pmThe last one is one of my favourite quotes. I’m a dreamer, but I will always work for my dreams to come true!
Aleeha xXx
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Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:19 amYes!
Christie Hawkes
February 15, 2017 at 9:43 pmI just discovered your blog on Bloglovin’ and I do love it! I will definitely be back.
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:20 amAww thank you so much Christie!
KELLiLASH/Kelly
February 16, 2017 at 10:05 amA fabulous post. Such brilliant quotes! I love the quote by Kristin Wiig <3 Kelly xx
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Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:20 amLove that one too, and I love her! :D
Naya
February 18, 2017 at 11:32 amAww, this is such a helpful collection of quotes. My favourite is by William W P
Naya // http://www.partyparrotblog.com
Paula @ lifestylegleam.com
February 21, 2017 at 10:20 amThanks Naya!
Natalie Redman
March 19, 2017 at 5:37 pmI love this! Great quotes.
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