Are you the life of the party or are you the “sad sack” sitting in the corner feeling out of place and out of sorts? Not everyone is programmed to be the life of the party, but feeling “down in the dumps” all of time is not normal either. You may be suffering from depression, or, you may have just forgotten what it is like to feel happy.
So, what’s with this happiness thing anyway? Happiness, as you know, is big business. There are hundreds of thousands of “how-to be happy” books on the market, and the fact that people spend billions of dollars on happiness pills and therapy speaks volumes.
It turns out that happiness really does matter. Surprising as it may seem, the latest research indicates that there may be a correlation between happiness and stroke prevention. This is a rather interesting statistic and one well worth thinking about. Regardless, life is easier and more fun when you feel good about yourself.
Make up your mind to be happy. Treat yourself well. Take a few minutes before you get out of bed in the morning to think good thoughts, and then plan your day accordingly. This might be a good time to rethink meditation or a morning yoga routine. Practice smiling at yourself in the mirror and then smile when you sip your coffee, smile at the paperboy, smile at your next door neighbor, and then keep on smiling.
If you are still having more bad days than good days, you may need professional help. The good news is that society no longer views counseling, therapy sessions or support groups negatively; in fact the whole idea of “finding yourself” has become quite trendy.
Nip mild depression in the bud, before it becomes habitual and ruins your life. Let happiness be your new normal. Happiness matters.
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