Try to focus if you have a bad day

Q: What do you have to say regarding “bad days”? (When coffee, for example, makes no difference or even makes matters worse.
A: The term “bad day” may mean different things to different people, but for me “bad days”, though rare, involve having usual events not go as I expect, often because something unexpected has happened to distract me from my regular schedule. That can certainly happen to anyone.
My immediate reaction for you is that a special activity or technique is called for that will force you, or at least encourage you, to concentrate. Try to be particularly aware of everything around you. Use sensory observation in a methodical manner to examine anything with which you come in contact. This means, as you may had noted from some of the other things I have written, that you observe using all senses—touch, taste, smell, hear and see everything that you contact. Might you still be at breakfast when you realize that you are having a bad day? If so, carefully consider your breakfast fare. (At such a relatively early hour, this may seem a bit difficult, but give it a try.)
Perhaps you are having orange juice—freshly squeezed, of course. Take a little extra time to observe the orange with all your senses. Notice the texture of the orange peel, and the odor before it is cut. Check the end of the orange that was attached to the tree, and the opposite end as well. Is it a navel orange, or some other type? You are unlikely to hear anything from the orange, unless you happen to drop it. The tasting will occur when you have prepared the juice.
Continue observing the rest of your breakfast as well as you possibly can. Then move on to your daily activities.
Whatever you need to do next, make an extreme effort to keep focused. This may also prove to be very difficult. If you need to read something, be certain that you understand the content. On bad days, it is often easier to skim over any reading material, and later you realize that you did not truly grasp whatever it was that you read. Think about the subject. Did you understand it? If not, make another attempt.
On days such as these, I often find that physical exercise is very helpful. If you are medically fit, try an aerobic procedure. For me, a higher heart rate and the resulting increased blood flow can often produce a minor miracle in the way I feel. If you are advised by your physician not to perform aerobic exercise, just go about whatever your routine physical activity may be.
A simple walk can be extremely helpful, both physically and mentally. As you proceed along your chosen route, start using sensory observation again. Notice flowers and other interesting plants. How many different odors can you detect? Making a list of them can be very helpful. Listen carefully for any sounds around you, and be sure to touch anything that appeals to you, and that isn’t dangerous. Again, all this will take time and effort. But do give it a try.
Let’s keep those “bad days” at a minimum!