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If you’re having a bad day, just remember, it could always be worse. In difficult times, I often tell myself this as well. But my favorite piece of advice on staying motivated comes from Scottish comedian Limmy. He once said, “If this has been the worst year of your life, that means next year will be even better. If it gets worse, then congratulations, this hasn’t been the worst year of your life.”

Served in true Scottish fashion, it’s a blunt but honest way to encourage yourself. You’re probably not going to see Limmy’s inspirational words on Pinterest boards any time soon though. Maybe it’s better to frame your situation against others. Yeah, sure, you had a bad day but was it as bad as smashing a brand new phone that wasn’t even taken out of its box? True story — we’ve got the pics to prove it.

Here’s our compilation of people who probably felt like they were having the worst day ever. It makes us realize that maybe we don’t have it so bad after all. But if you’re looking for motivational quotes after all, there’s some from Bored Panda here, here, and here to help you get by.

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Went Into My Attic Looking For A Water Leak Coming Into My Living Room And It Appears That I'm With Whatever Monstrosity Left This Behind. It's Soft To The Touch So I'm Assuming It's Still Around

Went Into My Attic Looking For A Water Leak Coming Into My Living Room And It Appears That I'm With Whatever Monstrosity Left This Behind. It's Soft To The Touch So I'm Assuming It's Still Around

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It’s ok, everyone has a bad day from time to time. Maybe you were late for work or school and everything just went downhill from there. It feels like one small mishap can set off a chain reaction to ruin the rest of your day.

It’s even worse if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and don’t even know why you feel down — you already know it’s going to be a tough one. Although many might think of this as just an expression, it’s a real phenomenon and scientists believe it has a detrimental effect on our well-being. 

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Do Not Order Your Toilet Paper From The Wish App

Do Not Order Your Toilet Paper From The Wish App

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A study was completed by Pennsylvania State University looking at how these feelings in the morning impact our performance for the rest of the day. Their results were published in a paper aptly titled Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed: The Effects of Stress Anticipation on Working Memory in Daily Life

The two-week study involved 240 adults completing reports on their emotional well-being at different times throughout the day. These reports (known as ecological momentary assessments) aimed to capture how an individual was feeling in the moment, especially in regards to stress. The reports were to be completed at random times throughout the day. The only exceptions were the morning and end-of-day ones which also asked participants if they were anticipating being stressed ahead of time. 

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Can’t Explain To My Cats The Gravity Of What They’ve Done

Can’t Explain To My Cats The Gravity Of What They’ve Done

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WilvanderHeijden
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're in quarantine with absolutely nothing to do. The cats changed that.

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These Guys Managed To Get Into A Crash On An Empty Street Next To A Closed Gas Station

These Guys Managed To Get Into A Crash On An Empty Street Next To A Closed Gas Station

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After the participants logged their states, they were asked to complete a small ‘working memory’ test. An example of this could be trying to recount numbers that flashed on a screen briefly. The results from their study highlighted what anticipating stress in the morning does to people.

“Waking up on the wrong side of the bed” (or being ready to feel stressed) appeared to have a knock-on effect on participants’ working memory tests throughout the day. Although being stressed normally had an effect on their test performance, reporting negative feelings from the start of the day influenced their behaviors far more than anything else. So, science has confirmed that having a bad day isn’t completely the universe throwing you a curveball.

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That Online Session Didn't Go Well Then. Not Surprised At All, These Next Few Weeks Are Going To Be Hell For Teachers & Parents

That Online Session Didn't Go Well Then. Not Surprised At All, These Next Few Weeks Are Going To Be Hell For Teachers & Parents

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Staying motivated can be tricky, but there’s always a way to get through. According to Bo Muchoki, a motivational speaker, being optimistic is tantamount to getting through difficult times. He said, “You can’t control the painful situations that life puts in your path. All that you can control is your mental response to the painful situations that you find yourself in.”

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Governor Just Ordered All “Non Life Sustaining” Businesses To Close, Including Construction And Contractors. This Is The Current State Of My Only Bathroom

Governor Just Ordered All “Non Life Sustaining” Businesses To Close, Including Construction And Contractors. This Is The Current State Of My Only Bathroom

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One would think functional plumbing would be considered an essential service...

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My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It

My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It

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My Husband Has Been Home 24/7 For A Whole Three Days And My Dog Is A Full On Traitorous Bastard. It’s Like I Don’t Exist. This Is Crap

My Husband Has Been Home 24/7 For A Whole Three Days And My Dog Is A Full On Traitorous Bastard. It’s Like I Don’t Exist. This Is Crap

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:( Definitely sucks. But be glad you have him. I just lost my sweet best friend Chaz to cancer last Friday. I miss him so much. FAITHSPLAC...d0fbc1.jpg FAITHSPLACE-WIN_20140821_142506-2-5e7ba9cd0fbc1.jpg

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Denis Brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am truly sorry. Such pain it is to lose one of these wonderful creatures. When you can, get another dog to sop up some of that love you have. And tell him all about Chaz.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is our dog to a "T". All week I feed him, take care of his needs, make sure he is clean (which he enjoys), make his doc appointments, pick up his flea and tic meds and administer them (which he also enjoys as they come in a tasty nugget), allow him a taste of what I'm having for lunch and every other damned thing in his well-loved life. My husband comes home for the weekend and Saturday morning, BAM. He is attached to hubby's ankles like velcro. I say something to him and I get that look with the slightly arched on eyebrow that says " Oh yes? Have we met?". I won't even go into the little traitor's behaviour on vacations. ARRRRRRRRRRGH!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

24/7 for three days... XD. It's only 3 days but one does think it's every hour for a whole week. People are desperate there.

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Kat Rogers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's just Kissin 💋 Some Butt SO THE DADDY WILL GIVE HIM WAY MORE TREATIES THAN HE GETS FROM YOU! HE'S Using Him~ DON'T FRET... YOU CAN STILL CLEAN UP THE 💩!

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Kat Rogers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NOOO, Do NOT Fret~ Actually THE 🐕 IS SIMPLY PURRTENDING THAT HE LOVES DADDY... I SEE 👀 HIM LOOKING FOR/AT YOUUU! ALL Is Well.

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Catherine Spencer-Mills
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All our dogs ever - like in 35 years ever - have like my husband best. Traitors.

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Magic lady
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the apocalypse is over and he goes back to work, remind the dog that he ignored you. Then ignore the dog for awhile.

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Ronnie Saunders
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the way the bicep was setup..... just push down little harder on the Armchair darling Lol

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Tamara Sharp
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our puppy Hank is exactly the same, when Dad is home Hank is stuck to him like glue!

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Mike Procaccini
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well if you weren't such a helicopter mom all the time............

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Markus Holstein
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can you be home 24/7 for just three days? That's 2 1/3 days per day

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Bettye McKee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not necessary to be jealous of a dog. Just enjoy the liberty.

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Lisa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Drop that zero and get with that hero. Dog gets it.

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an indoor cat, my husband isn't. He's watching too much news and freaking himself out. He's gotta go out and count the bugs in the yard or something to keep him from going crazy.

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Title says "My Husband Has Been Home 24/7 For A Whole Three Days And My Dog Is A Full On Traitorous Bastard. It’s Like I Don’t Exist. This Is C**p". Fitting 7 days into 3 whole days! - Congrats!! You've won quarantine achievements. Squeezing time is a helluva thing...

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“Your mental response to the tough situations that you find yourself in is huge,” he continued. “Whether you choose a negative mentality or a positive mindset to interpret your pain determines how well you fare in life.”

“The only difference between those who crumble into sadness, helplessness, depression, hopelessness, and defeat in tough times and those who rise above their pain is a positive mindset.”

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Today My Partner Learned That You Shouldn’t Put Off A Haircut Until The Only Person Left To Do It Is Your Girlfriend

Today My Partner Learned That You Shouldn’t Put Off A Haircut Until The Only Person Left To Do It Is Your Girlfriend

I have never even trimmed my own ends. He calls this look “Cambodian garbage Hitler.”

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cambodian Garbage Hitler is an amazing name. I might name my next kid after you!

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The Dental School I Was About To Visit Has Been Shut Down For The Next Month. Wish Me Luck

The Dental School I Was About To Visit Has Been Shut Down For The Next Month. Wish Me Luck

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His situation is already bad enough, but what would happen if someone gets a heavy or excruciating toothache and there is no dentist available?

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Whether it’s meditation or motivational quotes, everyone has their own ways of changing their mindsets. Our loyal readers tell us that Bored Panda always helps to lift them up when having a bad day. Of course, we love to cover inspiring stories, but at the same time, reflecting on the difficult times helps us to stay focused on the better ones. Just remember, it could always be worse. 

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#13

Switch On TV. It Decides To Just Die

Switch On TV. It Decides To Just Die

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My Plumbing Is Fine, Thanks For Asking

My Plumbing Is Fine, Thanks For Asking

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Girlfriend's Grad Cancelled, So She’s Picking Up Her Degree From The Student Desk

Girlfriend's Grad Cancelled, So She’s Picking Up Her Degree From The Student Desk

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#17

Bought 60 Doughnuts For The Office Today To Celebrate My 20th Birthday, Only To Be Told Not To Come In For The Next Week

Bought 60 Doughnuts For The Office Today To Celebrate My 20th Birthday, Only To Be Told Not To Come In For The Next Week

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Lost His Blueberries

Lost His Blueberries

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's so sad! Plus his shopping cart is almost empty so he was probably already sad :(

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HS Teacher Remote Teaching. Our Platform Generates Unique Classroom Codes For Each Course. For My Course, I Have To Screenshot And Send "Jizzin' To God" To All My Students

HS Teacher Remote Teaching. Our Platform Generates Unique Classroom Codes For Each Course. For My Course, I Have To Screenshot And Send "Jizzin' To God" To All My Students

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Bathroom Flooded And I Lost Four Good Men

Bathroom Flooded And I Lost Four Good Men

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My Buddy Was Cleaning Out His Desk And Found A $50 Gift Card From Another Era

My Buddy Was Cleaning Out His Desk And Found A $50 Gift Card From Another Era

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha! I used to work at Blockbusters. Best job ever! $50 would have bought you a shitload of stuff! :P

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#23

We Were Getting Our Kitchen Redone When The Workers Just Left. We Currently Are Living With A Toaster Oven And A Sink

We Were Getting Our Kitchen Redone When The Workers Just Left. We Currently Are Living With A Toaster Oven And A Sink

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As A Single Man Who Has Eaten Out Pretty Much Every Day Since I Was 19, This Whole "Fend For Yourself " Plan Is Utter Crap

As A Single Man Who Has Eaten Out Pretty Much Every Day Since I Was 19, This Whole "Fend For Yourself " Plan Is Utter Crap

You see this? This is instant oatmeal and I messed it up. There is no hope for me. Stay healthy, folks.

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I'm Regretting Panic Buying $100 Worth Of Legos To End Up With My Children Ignoring Them And Instead Playing With A Cardboard Box And A Can Lid For The Last 2 Hours

I'm Regretting Panic Buying $100 Worth Of Legos To End Up With My Children Ignoring Them And Instead Playing With A Cardboard Box And A Can Lid For The Last 2 Hours

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Had To Say Goodbye To An Old Friend Today. I’ve Had It For About 11 Years And It Finally Gave In. Rest In Peace, Buddy, And Thanks For All The Incredible Memories

Had To Say Goodbye To An Old Friend Today. I’ve Had It For About 11 Years And It Finally Gave In. Rest In Peace, Buddy, And Thanks For All The Incredible Memories

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I Didn’t Partake In The Toilet Paper Panic. Maybe I Should Have?

I Didn’t Partake In The Toilet Paper Panic. Maybe I Should Have?

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll let you in on a secret. Water is cheaper, cleaner, more hygienic and better for the environment. Win win win win situation.

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Dropped My Charger Cable Behind The Desk To Then Go And Plug It In - It Landed On The Power Strip. And Turned It Off. My Computer Was On That. And So Was My Work

Dropped My Charger Cable Behind The Desk To Then Go And Plug It In - It Landed On The Power Strip. And Turned It Off. My Computer Was On That. And So Was My Work

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't trust Trust. Never trust Trust. It's the only company in the world that can be accused of false advertising by just showing their name.

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#29

Someone Forgot Their Bag Full Of Groceries

Someone Forgot Their Bag Full Of Groceries

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Someone Threw A Rock Through My Front Window At 4 In The Morning

Someone Threw A Rock Through My Front Window At 4 In The Morning

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My Friend Went To The Apple Store Today Because He Broke His iPhone XS Both Front And Back. They Told Him That Because Of Corona The Repair Service Was Temporarily Closed. He Then Chooses To Buy The 11 Pro Which He Then Dropped When Opening The Box

My Friend Went To The Apple Store Today Because He Broke His iPhone XS Both Front And Back. They Told Him That Because Of Corona The Repair Service Was Temporarily Closed. He Then Chooses To Buy The 11 Pro Which He Then Dropped When Opening The Box

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Behold, 125 Kazoos With Our Wedding Date On Them That Arrived At Our Door The Day We Emailed Everyone To Tell Them The Wedding Was Postponed

Behold, 125 Kazoos With Our Wedding Date On Them That Arrived At Our Door The Day We Emailed Everyone To Tell Them The Wedding Was Postponed

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Never Ordered Groceries To Be Delivered. I Just Wanted Three Bananas

Never Ordered Groceries To Be Delivered. I Just Wanted Three Bananas

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That Was The Last Bottle

That Was The Last Bottle

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We Had One Roll Left. Kids...

We Had One Roll Left. Kids...

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My Door Was Being Repaired When The Repair Man Suddenly Left In A Panic

My Door Was Being Repaired When The Repair Man Suddenly Left In A Panic

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My Son Clogged The Toilet. Then This

My Son Clogged The Toilet. Then This

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another way is to boil water and pour it in, wait 1 min roughly then try flushing agn (worked when my kid did an enormous one!)

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Can't Get Anyone To Get Our New Kitchen Fitted. No Oven, Stove, Nothing

Can't Get Anyone To Get Our New Kitchen Fitted. No Oven, Stove, Nothing

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pharmacies arw still open, sometimes they sell cheapy toasters and microwaves

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So, I'm Stuck At Here In Italy With Already Not Much To Do, And This Morning My Gpu Decided To Just Fry

So, I'm Stuck At Here In Italy With Already Not Much To Do, And This Morning My Gpu Decided To Just Fry

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