BAD DAYS. Sure, we’ve all had them….and sometimes they are reaaaally bad or challenging. What is interesting in the sake of wellness, is how do we deal with their effect on our lives? Inspired by a fellow music therapist and her process, one suggestion I can relate to is:

Get A Bad Day Book!

A book, a box, a peg board,  whatever you prefer that can house your “good day” reminders. A quote from a client, a  hand drawn picture ( like my kiddo in the hospital drew for me in excitement to share his happiness for music time !….heart-sigh!), a photograph, symbolic song lyrics, personal mantras, Any, and EVERYthing that cuts to the importance of YOU and the work you do!

Each and every one of us have our own journey  to take in our field, and there are inevitable roadblocks at times. I have met many music therapists at national conference that have no other local music therapists to connect with. With this being fairly common,  it can be difficult  for some to have access to larger support systems.  Get a bad day book, keep filling it, fill it up with as many reminders as it takes for you to know just how extremely valuable  and unique your individual perspective and contribution to our world is

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