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