You can still achieve happiness during a challenging point in your life. Read about how to be happy in difficult times [7 can’t-fail ideas included]

If you’ve been going through a trying time in your life, it’s only natural not to wake up with a smile. 

You may have recently lost a job or a pet, and if that’s the case, it’s hard to grieve, let alone be happy. 

But, even if it may take some time, you can become happy again. You might have heard of the expression that “happiness is a choice.” It’s very accurate. It’s up to you to choose to be happy. 

If you’re grieving, it’s going to take a while to find happiness. But, no matter what you’re going through, there are things you can do to bring some joy back into your life. Remember to depend on your loved ones and find things that will help you get through difficult times. Time heals all wounds, and so does focusing on being thankful no matter the circumstances. Below are seven ways to seek happiness, even when you feel like it isn’t choosing you. 

1. Have a Good Attitude

Your circumstances can make it hard to press on, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Show up every day with a positive attitude, and you may find yourself having a better day. Faking it until you make it is the right approach and can surprisingly help you get through hard times. But make sure you’re doing this for yourself. Focus on changing yourself from within through positive thinking. So, even if it’s hard to get out of bed in the morning, get up and greet people with a smile. Your loved ones will notice you’re making an effort to find happiness even when things are hard. Force yourself to have a good attitude. You may find happiness warming its way back inside your heart! 

2. Figure Out What Makes You Happy

If you’re struggling to be content, you should do some soul searching. Ask yourself if the people and hobbies you have in life make you happy. If they don’t, it’s time for you to be introspective and find things that will bring more joy to your life.  Pick up a few new hobbies and figure out what you love to do the most. If you discover a love for painting, for example, doing it for fun can bring you happiness. While finding new hobbies, you may make new friends, which can make your life more blissful.

3. Count Your Blessings

Dwelling on things you can’t change is a normal human reaction to new situations in your life. Instead of thinking about what you can’t change, focus on constant things in your life. Remember how much of a blessing your friends and family members are. And be thankful for the little things such as having a roof over your head. And what about nature? Step outdoors and take in some fresh air. It’ll do you a world of good!Remember, when you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s still possible to find happiness. Look for meaningful things that are a blessing and happy thoughts will enter your mind. 

4. Laugh More

It sounds simple, but choosing to find the humor in situations can lighten things up. So, even amid heartache, it’s okay to smile and laugh a little. Laughter is a tonic for the soul and helps mend a broken heart. To get some laughter going, reminisce with a friend about a good time you had that makes you smile. And watch a funny movie. That’s bound to bring about some chuckles and enjoyment to an otherwise dreary day! 

5. Take Care of Yourself

If you don’t take care of yourself, you’re going to get run down and feel even sadder.So, instead of eating junk food and not exercising, make time for self-care. Go to bed earlier, enjoy a nice walk, and eat more veggies and fruit. Those are a few ways you can take care of yourself. Look deep inside and ask yourself what you need to work on to improve your life. Chances are there are many ways you can focus on your self-care! Focus on your health and happiness, and you’ll start to feel better in no time at all. 

6. Create a Happy Space 

Do you have a happy space? If you’ve meant to create a pleasant environment in your bedroom, then go ahead, spruce things up! Put a comfy chair with a blanket in the corner of your room where you can cuddle up and read a good book. If you’d like some mood lighting, get some twinkly lights to hang overhead.There are other things you can do, as well! A few examples are adding calming decor, such as a canvas print of a scenic and relaxing location. You can also make other rooms in your apartment more inviting to improve your mood. Think about what steps to take to create calming interiors and then make it happen! 

7. Establish Healthy Boundaries

Another part of self-care is by coming up with or sticking with healthy boundaries.If you don’t know how to say no, you will have a harder time making it through a hard time.By knowing when to say no, you’ll be able to stay healthy, knowing you’re taking care of yourself. Remember what we said about self-care? Being firm with your boundaries is one of these situations.You don’t want to rob yourself of joy. If you can say “no,” you’ll stay both happy and sane. So, be firm about your boundaries, and don’t be afraid to speak up to maintain your peace of mind.

In Conclusion

Choosing happiness doesn’t always come easy, but it’s worth it in the end. Make an effort to focus on things that make you feel content and full of life. Do this, and you’ll find that you’re a happier and healthier person. If you ever feel happiness slip away from you, do all that you can to instill joy back into your life. There will always be challenges in your life, and you may not always be happy. It’s okay to fake happiness until it’s real and do your best no matter the circumstances!Never forget how amazing and strong you are. You can find happiness and make it through anything! 

Author Bio:

Dominique Daniels has 5 years of Property Management experience working primarily in high-end apartment community living. Her ability to consistently deliver white-glove service to her residents and prospects has propelled her in a successful career that now finds her leading the team at Haven Dell.