| Everyone has days when they are down, worn | | | | 5. Take some time out for yourself, relax and |
| out and just not feeling all that happy. | | | | read a book, do something for yourself. |
| That's OK, you need to have days like this, | | | | 6. Meditate. Meditation is an excellent habit to |
| otherwise how would you know when you are | | | | develop. It will serve you in all that you do. If you |
| happy. You need to have something to contrast | | | | are one who has a hard time sitting still, then try |
| your happiness with. What is black without white? | | | | some special meditation CDs that coax your brain |
| Even though you know that sadness is a part of | | | | into the meditative state. Just search for |
| life, let's try to make it a small part of life. | | | | "Meditation music" on Google or Yahoo and |
| With that said, here are a few tips to help you | | | | explore. |
| feel better when you are feeling down in the | | | | Our outside work is simply a reflection of our |
| dumps. They are easy to do, easy to practice | | | | inside world. Remember there is no reality just |
| every day and they work! | | | | your perception of it. Use this truth to your |
| 1. Stand up straight, sit up straight. When your | | | | advantage. Whenever you are sad, realize that it |
| body is in alignment your energy can flow and | | | | is all in your mind and you do have the power to |
| when your energy is flowing freely, you can flow. | | | | change your perception. |
| 2. Smile! Yes, just smile. Easy to do and effective. | | | | These tips will lift you up when you are down, but |
| 3. Repeat positive affirmations. Things like "I feel | | | | don't just use them when you are sad. Try and |
| good", "Positive energy flows through my body", | | | | practice them everyday, make them a habit. You |
| "I see the good in all". | | | | will be surprised at how these simple exercises will |
| 4. Listen to some music that you like. It doesn't | | | | keep the rainy days away. |
| have to be anything specific, just something you | | | | On a final note, if you are in a deep depression |
| enjoy. Certain types of music work better than | | | | that you can't seem to shake, please go see a |
| others, but experiment and see what works for | | | | doctor. This is your life and don't take any |
| you. Studies have shown that Classical music and | | | | chances. |
| new age music work best. | | | | |