Summary - Tips to go from sad to happySo what do you do to be happy back after being sad? It's Wednesday.. and in here, we're supposed to be happy on Wednesday :)
I was walking around the mill, and come up with these 10 steps on how to be happy. I know I will.... How about you? Do you find they will work?
1) First we need
to let all our sadness out. Mourn is the better word. We are sad... just be sad, cry if you want. But before all that, make a deal with yourself. That you can cry and be sad for as long as you want, but when you're done, you're done. No more sadness. (of course don't talk to yourself in public... people will get the wrong impression eheh)
2) One trick I always found useful is
to watch a sadder movie. If you were broke, with no money.. just watch "Bersamamu" on TV3 and see poorer condition. You will immediately feel so much better. Life sometimes is very harsh on you... just know that they are more unfortunate people out there.
3)
Do what ever things that make you happy. I don't know about you, but as for now... surfing blogs and writing seems to make me smile :) So that's what I'm doing now. Can I ask? What things make you happy?
4)
Remember the last time you're happy.. I mean really happy. The kind of happiness that when you think of it, you immediately smile and laugh. (well a smile will do). For me... I just simply remembered the time when my brothers and I played our daily game of "Main-main" when we were kids. We created this imaginative game ourselves. All three of us, would pick a super power and played the character. hehe I'm sure you have your own happy memory that's just as interesting.
5)
Watch kids... I always laughed when I babysit them. Sometimes, if I'm lucky enough.. I will be able to record those funny act from them. FYI America's Funniest Home Video is my all time favorite, especially the children videos :)
6)
Share your happiness with friends. Make this a practice. whenever you're happy.. share them with friends. Happiness is very infectious. So who knows you're actually the person who brought happiness to that friend of yours.
7)
To offer other people a smile or touch them with your positive values... People will feel appreciated and happy. Knowing that you make someone else happy is usually what make us happy. - Contributed by Noushy,
8)
Take a deep breath and smile... not for anyone else, but for yourself. It has to start somewhere... and a smile is a great way to start. - Contributed by filantera
9) If you are actually saddened by a problem, and you've tried everything but to no avail. Maybe
the best option is to let it go.. a do-nothing approach - Contributed by Azuwachan
10)
Make others happy. like charity work, surprise a friend or help our friends in need. Usually we are what we are surrounded with. Happy environment will definitely makes a happier you - Contributed by Syahidatul
11)
Play with cats or other pets. It has been researched and proven that physical contact with pets is very stress relieving. Of course by physical contact means treating them well.. not hitting them or anything. - Contributed by Syahidatul
12)
Dance. Dancing is actually how our body express itself, usually to the mood we are having. By dancing when you are sad, it is just another way of letting it all go. And you will definitely feel better - Contributed by aRa
13)
Smile and have people smile at you back. This is really satisfying especially when you just help them with a favor. - Contributed by diha
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I'm sure we all have our own way to be happier. Care to share yours.. They will be updated in the post by the end of the day :)
* Thanx to my friends, I've compiled their suggestions in the list. :) A more detailed explanation is available in the additional ideas. Feel free to browse them
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:) Remember tips no 6, to share your happiness? This is mine... Few days ago, the mrs and I went to the clinic. And the doctor had confirmed that my wife is now pregnant!!!! :) YAYYYYYYY I'm so happy I literally jumped and almost did my happy dance. I actually did but at home la haha.
I pray to Allah that the mrs and the baby are both healthy :) I just can't stop smiling..... :)Labels: happy, Idea, tips
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 additional ideas
