Article: As much as possible, try to arrive to work calm and prepared.  Arriving early will give you time to check emails, organize your space, and get ready for your day.  Coming to work late often sets your day off on the wrong foot. Set your alarm earlier than normal, have a healthy breakfast, and give yourself plenty of time to get to work. A part of avoiding bad days is knowing when and when not to have serious conversations with coworkers. If you or another worker are having a bad day, don't try to set up a meeting unless absolutely necessary.  For instance, if your boss seems to be having a bad day, don't go ask for a raise. If the conversation is necessary, try to send an email instead.  Read and reread it to make sure it sounds as friendly as possible. Prioritize this list so that you don't end up rushing to complete important tasks.  Identify what is most important to complete now and set goals to complete certain tasks before lunch.  If you have a pressing deadline, complete items related to that task first. You might write down things like respond to emails, finish a Powerpoint presentation, or complete an online training. Many bad work days are caused by a lack of preparation.  If you have a meeting or assignment due soon, prepare as much as possible.  Don't arrive to meetings without updates and questions. Should you have a presentation coming up, practice beforehand to smooth out any kinks. While doing a lot of things at once may make you feel like you are getting more things done, usually it just ends up creating more stress and less focus. Having too much caffeine or sugary foods might end up making you feel stressed, anxious or too sluggish. If you find that you are having more bad days at work than good ones, it might be time to move on. If you know that you're doing the best you can, then start looking for new places of employment.If someone is harassing you at work or if you are being treated unfairly, report them to management or to Human Resources.

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Arrive to work five or ten minutes early. Postpone any nonessential conversations during high-stress times. Create a to-do list when you arrive at work. Prepare for all meetings and work assignments. Avoid multitasking. Take note of what you eat and drink. Find a new job if your work environment is toxic.