From stubbing your toe to going through a disastrous job interview, when your mood sinks it can feel like there’s nothing that can be achieved and no distraction worth your time. If you’re trying to work, or you have other things that need to get done, a positive mindset can make you 31% more productive—just one reason to approach your inactivity with objectivity and take pro-active steps to rescue the day. Working to maintain that positive mindset even in the face of damning setbacks can actually also be good for your health, contributing to a 23% reduction in potential side effects from stress.