Nobody is happy all the time and even the most positive among us have days when everything seems to go wrong: the alarm clock did not ring, you burn the toast, get stuck in traffic, get a parking ticket, shoes gets ruined by a downpour. But instead of feeling like a victim of bad luck, try one of these 7 tools to help you feel better.
1. Look for the silver lining. A cliche, I know, but one worth taking to heart. Instead of feeling attacked by bad luck, find the positive in the situation: at least it was just a parking ticket, not something that goes on your insurance, that ruined shirt gives you an excuse to buy a new one, maybe you arrived late to that meeting for a reason (you may have gotten in an accident otherwise).
2. Make a list of things to be thankful for - your health, family, pet, home, job, upcoming vacation, great friends, happy memories.
3. Laugh even if you don't want to. Every time you feel anger bubbling up inside you, try laughing out loud instead. It's not easy the first couple of times, and you'll feel really silly, but that only helps to make you start laughing for real. After you've practiced this for a while, you'll find that laughter comes much easier in trying situations.
4. Visualize positive outcomes. Go into every situation with the expectation that it will be a positive experience. More often than not, you'll find that it actually works. For example, my favorite grocery store has a really small, always packed, parking lot. When I turn into it, I visualize someone pulling out of a great spot just as I get to it. You'd be surprised at how often that actually happens.
5. Write down or cut out funny quotes and sayings that are helpful to you. Whenever you need a mood boost, take them out and read through them. My personal favorites are Woody Allen and Homer Simpson.
6. Do an inverted yoga pose. Getting into an upside down position is not only great for the entire body; it can also boost your mood. And don't be intimidated if you're not a regular yoga practitioner - you don't have to go all out and do a head stand right away. Try one of the easier poses, like Legs Up the Wall.
7. Pause for a minute. Most of us have such a crazy schedule that we constantly rush around, trying to get as much done in a day as we possibly can. But never taking a break is actually dangerous to your health, and when you think about it, where is the enjoyment in a life spent running around like crazy? Whenever you feel yourself getting stressed, try to stop and just enjoy the moment. Small things like a sip of tea, sunshine on your bare skin or playing fetch with your dog can make all the difference, and after just a few minutes, you'll feel so much better.
We all face different challenges every single day, and life is not easy, but if you try to maintain a positive outlook and avoid dwelling on wrongdoings and "what could have beens", you'll live a much happier, and healthier, life. - 16890
1. Look for the silver lining. A cliche, I know, but one worth taking to heart. Instead of feeling attacked by bad luck, find the positive in the situation: at least it was just a parking ticket, not something that goes on your insurance, that ruined shirt gives you an excuse to buy a new one, maybe you arrived late to that meeting for a reason (you may have gotten in an accident otherwise).
2. Make a list of things to be thankful for - your health, family, pet, home, job, upcoming vacation, great friends, happy memories.
3. Laugh even if you don't want to. Every time you feel anger bubbling up inside you, try laughing out loud instead. It's not easy the first couple of times, and you'll feel really silly, but that only helps to make you start laughing for real. After you've practiced this for a while, you'll find that laughter comes much easier in trying situations.
4. Visualize positive outcomes. Go into every situation with the expectation that it will be a positive experience. More often than not, you'll find that it actually works. For example, my favorite grocery store has a really small, always packed, parking lot. When I turn into it, I visualize someone pulling out of a great spot just as I get to it. You'd be surprised at how often that actually happens.
5. Write down or cut out funny quotes and sayings that are helpful to you. Whenever you need a mood boost, take them out and read through them. My personal favorites are Woody Allen and Homer Simpson.
6. Do an inverted yoga pose. Getting into an upside down position is not only great for the entire body; it can also boost your mood. And don't be intimidated if you're not a regular yoga practitioner - you don't have to go all out and do a head stand right away. Try one of the easier poses, like Legs Up the Wall.
7. Pause for a minute. Most of us have such a crazy schedule that we constantly rush around, trying to get as much done in a day as we possibly can. But never taking a break is actually dangerous to your health, and when you think about it, where is the enjoyment in a life spent running around like crazy? Whenever you feel yourself getting stressed, try to stop and just enjoy the moment. Small things like a sip of tea, sunshine on your bare skin or playing fetch with your dog can make all the difference, and after just a few minutes, you'll feel so much better.
We all face different challenges every single day, and life is not easy, but if you try to maintain a positive outlook and avoid dwelling on wrongdoings and "what could have beens", you'll live a much happier, and healthier, life. - 16890
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Stephanie Adamsen loves quotes. She blogs about great quotes in general and dog quotes in particular.
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