i find when people generally get depressed or sad or just have a plain ole bad day, the best thing to do is partake in an activity that brings happiness. the only downfall is that most people don't know what it is that makes them happy. so, my suggestion--
create a wall of happiness. on this wall, post everything and anything that makes you happy. it can be a picture of you and your friends, a cut-out from a magazine, an album cover, a fortune you liked from a fortune cookie, a dried-up flower... anything! as you build it up, it will be a constant reminder of your favorite things and show you all the reasons you should be happy in life--no matter how horrible your day is. if you are going through an identity crisis of some sort, this wall can possibly point you in the direction of your most desired job, for example.
another great idea i stumbled upon that can bring you happiness is to create a "why don't you..." list. pick ten things you can do every once in a while to bring you back to reality and yourself and take your mind off of the craziness of life. such things could be cooking or baking something challenging, writing a letter instead of an email, taking a long walk, or playing some music. anything that will make you happy.
everyone needs a reminder of why we should be happy with our lives, so take time out of your busy schedule and remember why it is you are doing what you're doing. try to get 'back in-touch' with who you are instead of who people want you to be.
hope this helps :)
i think this is an awesome idea. there are a lot of times where i find myself sitting, zoning out, unable to get myself out of a funk, no matter how i got into it. i think i am definitely going to try this method! thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI also love this idea, especially the wall. I did something like that on my corkboard wall behind my computer in my room. I have a few pictures of friends over the years and some of my favorites back from middle school and the 90s that look plain ridiculous that just make me laugh when I see them. I've been keeping flowers from high school dances or special occasions and hang drying them upside down. They stayed perfectly intact and still retained some color when dried because they were hung. These are symbolic of events that I really enjoyed and bring back good memories. I can still remember where each flower was from. The wall is a great idea because it is always there and helps when you least expect it. You don't have to do anything but remember all your good times and the people who love you.
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