A bad day box is a kit filled with things that are designed to make you feel better when you're upset, sad, disappointed, angry, or hurt.You can make these kits for yourself, your significant other, a family member or a friend.The box will help pull you out of a blue mood when something bad happens, such as a terrible day at work or school, a break up, or when someone is feeling down for whatever reason.It is important to remember that a bad day survival kit needs to be personalized to suit the tastes and humor of the person it is designed for, otherwise it will not do much to cheer them up.
Step 1: There are special things you can do to cheer up your friend.
You have a lot of fun memories with your friend, and you have great stories to share.If you want to come up with things that make your friend happy, use these as inspiration.
Step 2: There is a container to choose from.
It's possible to turn a box or container into a bad day survival kit, but you need to think about what kind of stuff you want in the kit.Old cigar boxes are great ideas for boxes.
Step 3: The inside of the kit should be decorated.
The bad day kit can be decorated any way you want, so you can personalize it to your friend's tastes.Patterns, motifs, colors, and styles are what your friend likes.Glue to cover the box with photos from happy times you and your friends shared is one of the good ideas.If your friend likes a specific time of year, you can use Christmas or Halloween paper to cover the kit.For a friend who enjoys traveling, consider decorating the kit with post cards, maps, or photos from his or her favorite place.For an even more personal approach, decorate the box by hand, using markers, stickers, glitter, crayons, paint, or whatever your own style and talents dictate.
Step 4: A protective layer needs to be made.
You can make a protective layer on the inside of the kit to keep it safe.If you're going to be carting the kit around a lot, or if it will contain delicate or fragile items, this is a good idea.To protect what's inside the kit, cover the bottom and sides with a thin layer of material.If you know your friend likes something, use it.The material could be velvet, cotton, or something similar.
Step 5: It's a good idea to store your kit.
You don't want your friend to find your kit before it's required, so you need a safe place to store it.Pick a place that is dry and dark so the sun doesn't ruin your decorations.In a drawer or closet, in your locker at school or work, or on a shelf that is protected from elements like light and dust are good places to store your kit.
Step 6: Pick the right foods for the box.
Most people have some sort of comfort food or beverage that they turn to when upset, but what to put in your kit will depend on your friend.Don't keep anything that needs to be refrigerated or frozen!Candy and chocolate Herbal tea, water mints, gum crackers, and preserves are some of the popular choices.
Step 7: You can include photos.
A great way to cheer up someone who is feeling down is to remind them of the good times, so include photos of you, your friends, family, and all of them together.There are photos from vacations or trips you went on together.
Step 8: Write something down.
It's easy to cheer someone up if you remind them that there are other people who care.While there have been bad days before, things always get better.Laughter is the best medicine, so you can write some jokes into your letter.If your friend likes literature, you can include a passage from his or her favorite book.A gratitude list is a list of good things that your friend has to be grateful for, such as health, loved ones, pets, children, or anything else that he or she appreciates.
Step 9: You should clip out comics.
Along the same lines as including jokes, why not include some funny comics from a newspaper or the internet.The gesture could backfire if you don't tailor the humor to your friend.
Step 10: Throw in favorite things.
Sometimes people just need time to process something that happened, and making them comfortable can help ease their minds.To make your friend feel at ease, include things that are familiar.
Step 11: Put the card in the bag.
The majority of people love getting greeting cards.It is possible to find a card that is cute, funny, serious, or any other style your friend might like.Inside the note, include more words of love and encouragement, a joke, or a reminder about how awesome your friend is.
Step 12: Throw in some relaxation products.
If you include bubble bath, face masks, and scented candles in your care package, you can make the bad day kit smell wonderful and help your friend relax.When you're not there, your friend can take relaxation products home and use them later to continue the healing.
Step 13: You should include a creative project.
A creative endeavor is a great way to distract your friend from what happened.This could be a hobby or small build project.
Step 14: There is a toy, trinket, or puzzle.
If your friend is finishing a creative project, make sure you give him or her another task, such as a puzzle, crossword, toy, or trinket that he or she might like.If you include a crossword, word search, or other paper puzzle, be sure to use a sharpened pencil as well.
Step 15: You can give a gift certificate for a store or restaurant.
Some people find retail therapy to be the epitome of relaxation, while others just need a good meal.A gift certificate is a great way to show your friend how much you appreciate him or her.
Step 16: It is possible to add a natural element.
Sometimes getting back to nature can be enough to bring someone out of a bad mood.Sand or seashells, dried flowers, herbs, and gems can be included if your friend is an outdoors type.
Step 17: A notepad with a pen or pencil is needed.
Make sure the bad day survival kit has a pen and paper that your friend can use to vent and process emotions if he or she is writing in a journal.It's a good idea to remind your friend that you're available to talk, listen, or provide advice whenever he or she is ready to open up, even if you don't include writing implements.
Step 18: Determine your friend's favorite snacks.
Sometimes you would like to have a survival kit in your locker, or a mini- kit that you can carry with you.If you have to make the kit smaller, focus on smaller things and the bare essentials.Good food ideas for a mini kit include mini candy bars, small snacks like crackers or cookies, and a couple sticks of gum or a few mints.
Step 19: There are some travel-sized essentials that you should get.
Even though you don't have room for an entire spa worth of products in your mini kit, you can add a couple items that can help calm your friend.Try to find travel-sized versions of your friend's favorite scent, like scented candles or tea light candles.
Step 20: A distraction can be included.
If you don't have a lot of room, focus on small games and puzzles.Don't forget a pen or pencil if you include a paper puzzle.There are a number of small and packable games you can have in your mini kit.
Step 21: Something will make your friend smile.
This will depend on your friend's personality, so you're going to have to dig deep to think about inside jokes, preferences, memories, and other things that will mean something to a specific friend.A coupon for a free hug is one of the jokes you could throw in.