| > | | | | for hours and hours will do you very little good. |
| Happy and sad moment alternate in our lives and the | | | | It’s time to take action and, even though it is |
| problem arises when we realize we have no or very | | | | hard, to take the first steps toward solving the |
| little control over them. A 100% happy life is utopist, | | | | difficulties. If you have a health problem, for example, |
| but there are ways to train yourself to react better | | | | and you are afraid to go to the doctor just wake up |
| to problems and difficulties. Let’s have a look | | | | one morning and do it. Don’t think about it, |
| at some of the most frequently used methods of | | | | don’t analyze, just go. Once you get to the |
| cheering yourself up, no matter how big the | | | | doctor your mind will probably come up with a dozen |
| problems might seem. | | | | good excuses to get you out of there — try |
| Try to surround yourself with cute things, like children | | | | to resist it. The sooner you solve your problems the |
| or animals. You will be instantly “contaminated” | | | | less chances there are of letting them grow out of |
| with their joy and innocence and, at least temporarily, | | | | control. |
| a huge weight will be lifted from your shoulders. | | | | Immerse yourself in a creative activity, such as |
| Children are also great teachers, even though they | | | | painting or practicing a new sport. This will keep your |
| don’t realize it. Take their example, for a | | | | mind away from worrying and you will win some |
| moment, and enjoy every single thing life has to | | | | well-deserved relaxation. Seeing your friends is also a |
| offer you, like kicking a ball, throwing stones in the | | | | good method of eliminating stress and worries. You |
| water or savoring a candy bar. | | | | can try to combine the two and get involved, |
| It never hurts to offer yourself a reward every now | | | | together with some friends, in a new and exciting |
| and then. After a long day struggling with problems | | | | activity. Physical activities work like a charm as they |
| your mind and body need some time off. Do one of | | | | also grab the full attention of your mind. A tennis or |
| your favorite things: watch TV all evening without | | | | soccer match won’t give you enough time to |
| moving a muscle, take a long hot bath, play a | | | | start having negative thoughts, as you will be |
| computer game or go out and dance. Fun moments | | | | focused on the action. Activities that involve your |
| will remind you of how life should be and this will | | | | mind — such as chess, for example — |
| motivate you even more to do your best and solve | | | | are also effective, as long as they are fun and the |
| all problems as fast as possible, so that you can go | | | | competition factor is low. |
| back to fully enjoying life. | | | | By following the general guidelines presented above |
| Gather some courage and face whatever is worrying | | | | you will reduce stress factors and allow your mind |
| you. The worst idea is to lock yourself in and to start | | | | and body to recharge their energy and respond |
| feeling sorry for yourself. Thinking about a problem | | | | better to any distressful influences. |