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Bad Workweek Survival Guide

Are you having a week you just wish would end? Whether it’s a looming deadline, some not-so-great feedback, or another clash with that coworker, we all have weeks that leave us crawling for the finish line. But take heart! Your bad workweek will end, and this guide can help you ride it out.

Sleep! Easier said than done during a rough week, right? But a good night’s sleep can bring down your stress levels, plus your body needs sleep to repair and recharge itself. If you find yourself fighting sleep or waking often, try wearing yourself out right before bed by hitting the gym or following an exercise video. You can always settle down your brain with a good book.
Plan something to look forward to. Give yourself a light at the end of the tunnel. Plan something simple but fun for the weekend ahead, like a camping trip, a night in with friends, or takeout from your favorite restaurant. Keep working toward it!
Take a hot soak. Everyone can benefit from muscle-relaxing, mind-soothing warmth, with or without some stress-relieving aromatherapy. A just-before-bed shower can do in a pinch, but a bath or Jacuzzi will reap maximum rewards.
Take a “you” day. Sometimes we need a mental health day to be our best. There’s no shame and no need to fake a cough! The key to success is to totally unplug from work—no checking your messages or thinking about the projects waiting in your inbox. Just sleep in and spend the day doing what makes you feel happy, relaxed, or fulfilled.

Bad weeks happen. When they do, prioritize your health, focus on the positive, and know that it will all be over soon!

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