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There'll be good days and bad days, and of course it's easier to walk around with a smile on your face when everything's going well. But if it seems like your life is falling apart, it's hard to stay positive. However, your mental outlook and the way you deal with situations have a tremendous impact on your happiness. Here are seven tricks to being happy even when your life seems to be falling apart.
You might be dealing with a serious problem, but in a lot of cases, there's a solution and the problem is only temporary. There's an old saying, "this too shall pass." Reflect on these words and it might be easier to get through tough times. Also, think back on hardships you've experienced. Were you able to overcome these? If so, the same will likely happen in this situation.
There's nothing wrong with trying to find a solution to your problems. A proactive approach can help resolve an issue quicker. But at the same time, there's no point in obsessing or becoming overly anxious about a situation. Do what you can, but you'll have to learn to accept situations you can't change. If not, you'll worry yourself sick and lose all joy in life.
Even if you're experiencing trials and hardships, there might be lessons you can learn from these. After going through a serious problem, some people might feel it made them a much stronger person. And sometimes, you'll develop traits and skills you didn't know you possessed. For example, someone experiencing financial hardship after a job loss might discover her entrepreneurial side.
Your life might seem like it's falling apart, but the truth is, your situation could be a lot worse. It might be hard to imagine the situation being any harder than it already is, but you may have family, friends or coworkers going through more serious situations. This helps put your trial into perspective.
It's easy to focus on your problems when your mind isn't busy. If you can't get your mind off your troubles, get busy with an activity or hobby. Our brains can't focus on two things at once. So if you keep your mind occupied, you'll think less about your problems.
You might not be able to change your situation, but you can change your mindset. Getting active is one of the best ways to boost a bad mood. Exercise and physical activity release brain chemicals called endorphins, which control moods and emotions. The more active you are, the better you'll feel. And when you're in a happy state of mind, it might be easier to find solutions to your problems.
You can also take your mind off your problems by volunteering your time and helping others. There's more happiness in giving than receiving. If you assist underprivileged people, you'll see that you have it better than some people.
At one point or another, just about everyone feels like their life is falling apart. But despite what's going on, you can maintain a happy state of mind. What are other tricks for feeling happy when your life is falling apart?