When something didn’t go right. When we do poorly on an exam. When we played like crap. When we fail, we distress in different ways.

Most people will turn to some form of abuse. Sometimes it’s drugs. Sometimes it’s alcohol. Sometimes it’s just depression. It’s giving up. Don’t fall into these traps.

Do something differently. 

Instead of abusing your body and mind, try working out. Try meditation. Try going for a walk. 

Running is a full body workout. It’s great to go hammer a run after a rough day at work or an argument. You’ll feel so much better mentally and physically. 

It will also help give you clarity on the situation. If you go for a longer run you’ll be able to honk the situation fully through. Maybe you’ll realize it wasn’t that big of deal. Maybe you’ll realize the mistake and can avoid it next time.

Meditation will slow your mind down. It will help you clear your mind. It will help you have alone time to just sit and think. 

Walking will help cool you off. If possible get out into nature. Realize how incredible everything is around. Realize how great you have it. 

You don’t have to abuse your body after failing. Do something productive and learn from it. It’s not the end of the world. 

Move on and attack your next objective. When something goes wrong act in a way that will benefit your body and mind, not destroy them.