This article was co-authored by Mirjam Quinn, PhD. Dr. Mirjam Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Mirjam Quinn and Associates based in Illinois. With over 13 years of experience, she specializes in using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and attachment theory grounded therapy techniques to provide psychological care for the whole person. Dr. Quinn also has a special focus on working with people from diverse and multicultural backgrounds and adoptive and blended families. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Purdue University and completed her internship at Butler University. Dr. Quinn is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the APA Division for Peace Psychology and the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice.
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Bad days at work can slow you down and make you feel overwhelmed, but it doesn’t mean every day that comes after will be exactly the same. This too shall pass. Sometimes the gloomiest days lead to something brighter on the other side. Here’s a guide to bouncing back when your day at the office just didn’t go as planned.
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QuestionHow do you cheer up after a bad day?Lauren KrasnyLauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Executive, Strategic, & Personal CoachLeave your work at work. Don't take anything work-related home with you unless it's absolutely necessary. When you get home, do something that helps you relax and unwind. Treat each day as a new day. If you find yourself struggling at work, practice mindfulness. Do whatever you can do to calm down and relax yourself. -
QuestionWhat is the best way to unwind after work?Mirjam Quinn, PhDDr. Mirjam Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Mirjam Quinn and Associates based in Illinois. With over 13 years of experience, she specializes in using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and attachment theory grounded therapy techniques to provide psychological care for the whole person. Dr. Quinn also has a special focus on working with people from diverse and multicultural backgrounds and adoptive and blended families. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Purdue University and completed her internship at Butler University. Dr. Quinn is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the APA Division for Peace Psychology and the Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice.
Licensed Clinical PsychologistThis might sound weird, but a public transportation commute can help wonders! These are great because you don't have to worry about the traffic and you will have some time to use your phone, read a book or simply look out the window to shift away from all the stress.
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- ↑ Mirjam Quinn, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 3 March 2022.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/work/mental-health-in-the-workplace.htm
- ↑ https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/reduce-stress-at-work
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- ↑ Mirjam Quinn, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 3 March 2022.
- ↑ https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/reduce-stress-at-work
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/megy-karydes/bad-day-at-work-heres-what-experts-say-you-need-to-do-for-a-better-tomorrow.html
- ↑ Mirjam Quinn, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 3 March 2022.
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/megy-karydes/bad-day-at-work-heres-what-experts-say-you-need-to-do-for-a-better-tomorrow.html
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/job-satisfaction/art-20046539
- ↑ Mirjam Quinn, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 3 March 2022.
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/why-lack-of-sleep-is-bad-for-your-health/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm
- ↑ https://www.fastcompany.com/90374667/how-to-find-fulfillment-in-a-job-that-bores-you
- ↑ https://www.coloradotech.edu/blog/2018/september/how-to-learn-from-your-mistakes