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35 Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up

Not all days are good. But we need to see the good in bad days. Here is a list of self-reminder quotes to cheery you up on bad days.

What is something that you always try to remind yourself, especially on bad days?
For me, I tend to forget the fact that it’s ok not to feel ok.

When things get overwhelming, I tell myself to be positive, tough through it, and not be a crybaby.
But the more I try to be falsely positive, the worse I feel. And I blame myself for not feeling better, which creates an emotional downward spiral.

That’s why I wrote the line down on a sticky note and put it on the corner of my laptop screen. “It’s ok not to feel ok.” Not only does it remind me to embrace my feelings. But it also helps me to be compassionate for myself and others.

So what’s something you forget a lot? Here are heart-warming self-reminder quotes to cheer you up on a bad day. I hope these words will inspire you to love yourself more and be kind to yourself. Scroll to the end and tell me which one resonates with you the most!

Bad day quotes as the best self-reminders

It's ok to not feel ok. - bad day reminders

It’s ok to not feel ok.

Not all days are sunshine and roses. Some days are just tough and overwhelming. It’s perfectly normal to feel sad, or exhausted on a bad day. Remember, our emotions (bad ones included) are what make us human, and there is nothing to be ashamed of.

A bad day doesn't equal a bad life. - bad day reminders

A bad day doesn’t equal a bad life.

There are billions of cells in your body and all they care about is you. - bad day reminders
Today may not be a perfect day. But before the day ends, you can still make it better. Take a moment to reflect on what went well, what you learned, and the small victories you achieved.

Today may not be a perfect day. But before the day ends, you can still make it better. Take a moment to reflect on what went well, what you learned, and the small victories you achieved.

There are billions of cells in your body and all they care about is you.

Just because you take breaks doesn’t mean you’re broken.
– Curtis Tyrone Jones

Your body loves you and it deserves your love in return.

Sad spelled backward is Das and das just how it be sometimes. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

Sad spelled backward is Das and das just how it be sometimes.

You have it within you to rise above whatever may presently be bringing you down.

Nothing is a waste of time if you learned something. - bad day reminders

Nothing is a waste of time if you learned something.

Put yourself at the top of your to-do list  - bad day reminders

Put yourself at the top of your to-do list and the rest will fall into place.

If you are feeling crappy all day, it may be a self-reminder that you are in a self-care deficiency.

Take the time you need to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. Here are some simple self-care activities that you can do even on the worst days.

You do you girl.

Real girls aren’t perfect and perfect girls aren’t real.
– Harry Styles

Since no one is perfect, why don’t you just be you?

Read also: 35 Harry Styles quotes that we all need at some point

Stars can’t shine without darkness. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

Stars can’t shine without darkness.

Be kind to yourself, just as kind as you would for everyone else.

The best reward for kindness is happiness. Be kind to others and be kind to yourself. You are as important as everyone else.

Read also: 37 Kindness quotes to sprinkle the magic everywhere

What if everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for? -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

What if everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for?

Sometimes our minds will trick us into false negativity. Don’t trust everything your mind tells you.

Some days just don't deserve 24 hours. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

It’s ok to go to bed early today. Some days just don’t deserve 24 hours.

You don’t need to justify what you do.

Not everything will be easy, but not everything will be hard. - bad day reminders

Not everything will be easy, but not everything will be hard.

Many things will happen, but they will NOT define who you are. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

Many things will happen, but they will NOT define who you are.

Look beyond the imperfections and you will find happiness.

A broken heart can teach the best lessons of life.

It may be cliché as it sounds. But if we can’t change the world around us or other’s opinions on us, we can change how we react. Keep a list of things you are happy about for a bad day. Sometimes the simplest things create wonders.

Read also: 9 Bullet Journal Ideas For Self-Care

It’s ok if all you did today was to survive. - bad day reminders

It’s ok if all you did today was to survive.

Remember you once dreamed of being where you are now.

Celebrate achievements, however small they are. You deserve a round of applause for your efforts.

Asking for help isn’t a failure. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

Asking for help isn’t a failure.

It’s ok to show our vulnerable side to people we trust. Vulnerability is not weakness, it’s the greatest courage.

Freedom comes when you stop caring about what others think of you. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

Freedom comes when you stop caring about what others think of you.

Things will work out.

Things will work out  -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

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You are not alive just to pay bills and lose weight.

Most of the bad days are just bad moments.

Sadness, anxiety, depression…Negative emotions are so overwhelming that sometimes they blur out all the other things that shine. And that’s why sometimes when we recall a day, we can only remember bad things. Keep track of your mood with a mood tracker so you can have a clear idea of how you actually feel.

Cheerful self-reminders for bad days

Write down these affirmations and stick them to your mirror. Remind yourself how amazing you already are.

Good things take time. -  Self-reminder Bad Day Quotes To Cheer You Up - OurMindfulLife.com

Good things take time.

Self-reminder: You don’t have to be perfect.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it. - bad day reminders

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it.

You are not required to explain how you feel.

Not feeling okay doesn’t make you a bad person.

You are perfect just the way you are NOW.

Do you enjoy these self-reminder quotes?

So here are all the bad day quotes to cheer you up and to remind you that you are loved and all this is temporary.

Which one resonates and inspires the most? Tell me in the comments!

Read also: 31 inspiring quotes to remind you to love yourself more

April

Wednesday 6th of March 2024

All of the quotes were great! I think the one from Harry Styles should be on every school mirror in the girls restroom. And maybe even in the boys! I just found your site which I will continue to visit. April

Emma@OurMindfulLife.com

Wednesday 6th of March 2024

Thank you April!

Debbie

Thursday 15th of December 2022

Your positive affirmations are what I am looking for. May I use them on cards I make that I donate to a womens shelter?

Emma@OurMindfulLife.com

Thursday 15th of December 2022

Sure, Debbie!

Kimber Ly

Monday 21st of March 2022

Thank you for sharing these! I have a new boss, who is horrible. Today (Monday), was a bad one. Tomorrow is a new day, and I'm going to do my best to have a terrific Tuesday!

OurMindfulLife.com

Tuesday 22nd of March 2022

You are amazing. I hope better days are ahead!

kay

Thursday 4th of February 2021

this is really comforting! would you mind if i post them on twitter and insert the website link for credit? thank you for the comforts by the way really!

OurMindfulLife.com

Thursday 4th of February 2021

Not at all! Thanks for spreading the words!

Saturday 19th of December 2020

Sending loves to the author!

OurMindfulLife.com

Saturday 19th of December 2020

Thank you:)