A bad moment is just a moment. The story you add is what weighs you down.

A hard day hurts, but the story you tell yourself about it often hurts more. A late bus or a missed alarm is just what happened; deciding it means your whole day is ruined is extra weight you add yourself. Describe only the event, drop the dramatic meaning, and the day gets a little lighter.

Try today: Today, when something small goes wrong, say only what happened, not what it "means."