In a way, 1 and 2 mean the same. "things" is general. "situation" is specific. What situation? So they don't really mean the same thing.
"better" is a relative term. One can feel "better" than one did before, but still not feel "good" or "well" or "healthy". After the first three days of a cold, we usually begin to feel better; the symptoms are less severe. That does not mean we are "over" the cold yet or feeling "good" or "well" or "healthy".
1. Maybe things didn't go well at work.
2. Maybe situation didn't go well at work.
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(Does things' mean 'situation' here?)
3. You'll feel better.
4. You'll feel good.
5. You'll feel better.
6. You'll feel well.
7. You'll feel healthier.
8. You'll feel healthy.
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(Is 'better' from 'well' or 'good'?)
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