Now matter how bad the day is going, you always have a chance to begin again. Awareness is the key. You need to first realize things are going off the skids before you can course correct. A daily meditation practice might be helpful.
Two sports analogies that might also be helpful:
In hockey, at the end of each period, a Zamboni machine comes out and smooths over the ice.
In baseball, during the 7th inning stretch, groundskeepers come out and drag mats across the infield to smooth out the dirt.
Both require a break in the action. And both are somewhat meditative if you allow yourself to just sit and watch.
P.S. – H/t to Seth for inspiring this post.
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