Turn Bad Days Around with Shayden J. Bertagnolli's Four Tools
When it comes to progress, don't just look at whether you're having a good or bad day. Instead, assess the intensity and frequency of your experiences and focus on controlling the duration by doing something new or moving forward.
Bad days are inevitable, but they don't have to spiral out of control. In this episode of The Motyv Podcast, therapist Shayden J. Bertagnolli offers four practical tools to help you turn a bad day into just a rough couple of hours. Shayden kicks things off by sharing a personal story about his wife's overwhelming day and how he guided her through it using some key principles.
He emphasizes the importance of assessing the intensity and frequency of your experiences, which can help you understand your emotional landscape better. Next, he talks about controlling the duration of your bad moments by doing something new or taking a step forward. It's all about breaking the cycle and not letting one bad day stretch into several. Shayden also highlights the value of prioritizing tasks to avoid feeling swamped.
By comparing your ups to your ups and your downs to your downs, you can keep setbacks in perspective and avoid unnecessary discouragement. The episode wraps up with a reminder to focus on progress, not perfection. Shayden's tips are actionable and designed to boost your self-worth and mood. So, if you're tired of letting bad days get the best of you, tune in and equip yourself with these powerful tools.