When I started in radio sales..I'd go through days of not knowing if I'd make a sale, an appointment, etc. Those were the day's the my sales manager would tell me to go  write a commercial to play as a "spec ad" for a prospect. He knew that if I could engage my creative side--I would refocus my thoughts and feel productive to keep me from getting down. He was right. And if I had a particularly creative idea--I would get excited and energized. That taught me a great lesson throughout my career--when down--think creatively.  More importantly--do something creative--writing, painting, singing, etc.  And it doesn't have to be complicated. There are simple ways to make your day! Check out some neat ones Kevin Daum came up with from Inc. magazine: Here are 10 suggestions on how to make your day! Sometimes people get in a rut. The hours drag on, boredom making you feel like you are slogging through mud. Don't let the offic