MessagesMessages to cheer someone up
A bad day is different from a bad life. For a bad day, a little warmth and a small joke usually do the job. For deeper trouble, see the encouragement page.
Light and warm
Bad day? It has only a few hours left. You have many more. You win.
Today was rude to you. I have noted it. Tomorrow has been informed.
Come over. I have tea, snacks and zero advice.
The day went badly. You did not. There is a difference.
Close the laptop. Nothing good is decided after a day like this. Dinner first.
I cannot fix your day, but I can send you a silly photo of myself. Say the word.
Bad days make good stories later. This one will be a great story.
Reminder: you have survived all your worst days so far. A perfect record.
For a partner
Rough day? Come home. The world can be dealt with tomorrow.
You do not have to talk about it. Sit with me. I made your tea the way you like it.
Whatever went wrong today, we are fine. You and me. That part is solid.
For a colleague
That meeting was hard. You handled it with more patience than I would have. Tea is on me.
Tough day at work. It was the day, not you. See you tomorrow, fresh start.
हिन्दी में
आज का दिन खराब था, तुम नहीं। चाय पियो, सब ठीक हो जाएगा।
मूड खराब है? चलो, गोलगप्पे खाने चलते हैं। बाकी बातें बाद में।
दिन बुरा हो सकता है, ज़िंदगी नहीं। कल नया दिन है।
ज़्यादा मत सोचो। आज जल्दी सो जाओ, सुबह सब हल्का लगेगा।
बस एक मुस्कान दे दो, बाकी दिन को मैं डाँट दूँगा।
आज का दिन ख़राब गया, मानता हूँ। शाम को चाय मेरी तरफ़ से, बाक़ी बातें वहीं।
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ
ਅੱਜ ਦਿਨ ਮਾੜਾ ਰਿਹਾ, ਕੋਈ ਨਾ। ਸ਼ਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਚਾਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ, ਬਾਕੀ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਓਥੇ।
ਫ਼ਿਕਰ ਨਾ ਕਰ, ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਨਵਾਂ ਦਿਨ ਚੜ੍ਹਨਾ। ਅੱਜ ਬੱਸ ਰੱਜ ਕੇ ਸੌਂ ਜਾ।
Nothing matches. Try a shorter word, or choose All.
The right size of comfort
Someone whose scooter broke down, whose boss was rude or whose presentation went badly does not need wisdom. They need someone to say "that is rotten" and then make them smile. Keep it light, take their side without attacking anyone, and offer a small treat. Tea is the national medicine for a bad day, and offering one is a complete message.
Make it yours
- Name the thing: "Heard about the laptop. Of all the days."
- Take their side: "You prepared for a week. That client would not know good work if it bit him."
- Offer the treat: "Samosas at five? My shout."
- Or the distraction: a silly video, a photo of the dog, the old joke between you.
When humour is wrong
If the bad day is one of many, or the trouble is serious, such as a death, an illness or a lost job, jokes will sting. Switch to plain warmth and see our encouragement messages. If you are unsure which it is, ask: "Bad day, or more than that?" People usually tell you.
What to avoid
- "It could be worse." It could always be worse. That helps nobody.
- Advice on what they should have done.
- Turning the conversation to your own bad day.
Make it yours
- Match the size of the problem. A missed bus needs a joke. A lost job needs a call.
- Offer a small treat: tea, a walk, their favourite snack.