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Happiness
Experiments
Life sucks. Not all the time, but there are moments
in everyone’s life when days become difficult.
Whether the trouble we find ourselves in is a result
of our own actions or those of another, or simply
because that’s the way life is, what is important is
that we develop mechanisms for dealing with our
lot in life.
Store up positive thoughts
As you go through life store up for yourself positive
experiences and thoughts so that when life is
difficult you can draw on the positivity you have
banked.
Call on friends
When life is tough there is sometimes nothing
better than a shoulder to cry on or someone with
whom you can talk through your issues. If life is
difficult right now, why not schedule some time
with a close friend.
Take time out
Being able to get away from what is going on in
your life is a great coping mechanism. It might not
be possible to take a two-week holiday, but even a
ten-minute walk can help re-calibrate you.
Learn to say no
Get yourself ready
If you know in advance that life is going to get a
little difficult, think through what you can do to
move through that period as well as possible.
Pray
People who pray often deal with difficulty easier
than those who don’t. It is helpful because you don’t
feel alone as you go through whatever it is that is
troubling you, and it enables you to step outside
your immediate situation.