Olivia-s | Bad Day

If you find yourself living out your own version of Olivia’s disastrous Tuesday, experts suggest a few grounding techniques to break the cycle:

is quieter, more introspective, and focused on internal frustration. Ian Falconer’s signature charcoal and gouache illustrations use stark reds and blacks to highlight Olivia’s dramatic angst. Olivia-s Bad Day

Hang in there. The sun will be back up tomorrow, and hopefully, your alarm clock will be too. If you find yourself living out your own

The next time your child is lying on the floor because the banana broke in half, or because you put the wrong color cup down, do not panic. Do not bribe. Do not lecture. The sun will be back up tomorrow, and

She scrambled into the kitchen, only to find that the milk was exactly one day past its "best by" date—and it smelled like it. Black coffee it was. Except, in her rush, she didn't secure the lid of her travel mug properly. One speed bump later, and her beige car interior was looking a lot more like a Jackson Pollock painting. The Domino Effect At the office, the bad luck didn't let up.

On an "Olivia day," don't try to be a superhero. Focus on the bare essentials and give yourself permission to try again tomorrow. Final Thoughts

Her laptop spent fifteen minutes "configuring updates" while her boss tapped his pen rhythmically on the conference table.