{"id":23265,"date":"2025-09-19T17:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=23265"},"modified":"2025-09-19T17:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:02:07","slug":"the-secret-to-being-happy-seriously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/the-secret-to-being-happy-seriously\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret to Being Happy (Seriously)"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/header>\n
B<\/span>\"IncreaseLet\u2019s be honest, shall we? We ALL have days\/weeks in our lives where the last thing we are is happy. It can be stresses from finances, kids, family, friends, work or any number of things.<\/div>\n
There\u2019s no \u2018quick, easy fix\u2019 to \u2018be happy\u2019 \u2013 I wish there were, I\u2019d be shouting it from the rooftops (and using it!).<\/p>\n

Some people look on happiness as subjective. In a way, it is. We each have an idea of what brings a smile to our faces. Striving for that \u201csmile\u201d every day is what can increase your sense of well-being and give you the ability to handle the rough times that will surely come in your life.<\/p>\n

The thing is, because happiness is subjective, that means that one thing won\u2019t work for everyone. And if you\u2019re looking for someone or something that will magically bring you happiness, well sister (or brother), you\u2019re wasting valuable time!<\/p>\n

Now, that said, the single, hard truth I\u2019ve found when trying to get myself out of the \u2018dumps\u2019 is that it won\u2019t just happen. I actually have to DO something. (Notice I said \u2018I\u2019 \u2013 not \u2018he\u2019 or \u2018she\u2019 or \u2018they\u2019) And, doing something is exactly what I DON\u2019T feel like doing! But, it is what it is. So, face the fact now that pulling yourself out of an emotional slump is going to take effort. If some site out there tells you \u2018just do this and you\u2019ll be happy\u2019 or \u2018just take this herb and you\u2019ll be happy\u2019 \u2013 well, they\u2019re full of ca-ca.<\/p>\n

Let me be clear on one thing \u2013 if you are suffering from true depression \u2013 please seek professional help. It is nothing to be ashamed of and it is nothing to fool around with! Medicines and herbs and other holistic therapies CAN help! But, it\u2019s kind of like that \u2018great new diet\u2019 \u2013 all of them have fine print that says something like \u201cwhen used with a healthy exercise program.\u201d The same holds true here. Medication and holistic therapies can be an enormous help \u2013 but, you still have to try, to DO, in order to truly lift yourself back up.<\/p>\n

So, what are some things you can do?<\/h3>\n

* Sing a song<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Music has the ability to evoke memories. What were you doing the first time you heard that song? Is it a happy song or a song that makes you think deeply about things? Singing a song that conjures pleasant memories has the power to increase your good mood. It is an instant mood enhancer. For me, I make up songs when puttering around the house. REALLY stupid little ditties (and I mean really dumb!). I would be mortified if someone overheard me! BUT, what they do, for me, is make me giggle \u2013 BECAUSE they are so ridiculous.<\/p>\n

* Exercise<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 You are probably turning the other way right now. But, exercise is not the enemy. It is just physical activity. It can be as vigorous as a run or as fulfilling as planting bulbs in the garden. What it does is increase the secretion of endorphins into your system. Endorphins make you feel good. Your mood lightens and you also can see problems from new angles that give a clue to how they can be resolved. Oh, and you lose weight which makes everybody happy. And remember my ditty-singing? You should see me be-bopping around the house to my own silly little tune (when no one else is home, of course!) It NEVER fails to put a smile on my face!<\/p>\n

* Have fun<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Are you someone who is always very serious? Take the time to let loose. Watch a funny movie and laugh until your sides hurt. If you like to go to amusement parks, ride all the rides you want as many times as you want. It\u2019s okay to live in a happy moment. The way to do that is to totally immerse yourself in it. Don\u2019t think about tomorrow, just right now. It\u2019s funny, because when I\u2019m in a funk, the LAST thing I want to do is laugh. Isn\u2019t that strange? But, it\u2019s true. So sometimes I *make* myself watch an old I Love Lucy rerun on TV Land. And then, I laugh. Good, hard, belly laughs. And I feel better.<\/p>\n

* Try new things<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Many people get upset because they don\u2019t think that they are good at anything. If you are always doing what you have always done, then you won\u2019t get a chance to discover what else you like and are good at. Take a step out of your comfort zone. Try cooking classes, swim lessons, painting or anything else you have longed to do. You may not be perfect (perfection is overrated) but you will be glad you put in the effort. For me, this means trying out a new recipe and changing it so much it\u2019s unrecognizable. Sometimes, I feel like Betty Picasso Crocker, it\u2019s that good. And sometimes, well, the whole family gets a good laugh as they spit out my creative experiment into the garbage! Either way, it\u2019s challenging and it\u2019s fun. And a challenge that you take on is a fool-proof way to banish a slump!<\/p>\n

* Smile<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 When you turn that frown upside down, your happiness meter starts to rise. Just making a goofy grin in the mirror or at a friend will get you a grin back. It may make you laugh or not, but it will definitely get you thinking positive thoughts. I do this \u2013 and boy, at first it looks more like a pitbull who just saw a juicy rabbit. When the kids were all home, I\u2019d do this and they\u2019d look and say something snarky like \u201cgood grief mom, did you just stub your toe or something?\u201d And, we\u2019d laugh. Now, with the kids all grown and not home most of the time, I look in a mirror. And my first try at a smile when all I feel like doing is snapping someone\u2019s head off or crawling under the covers, is usually enough to make me laugh.<\/p>\n

* Think About It<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This is a trick I learned years ago and I\u2019m sorry that I can\u2019t remember where I heard or read it. Basically, I imagine myself losing everything I have. EVERYTHING. My family, friends, kids, pets, home, job, cars. And that\u2019s pretty tough to imagine, isn\u2019t it? No matter how hard you try, can you truly fathom what that would be like? I can\u2019t. So, I take it a step further. I imagine losing a toilet, toilet paper, my toothbrush and toothpaste, pens, paper, my computer, my internet access, cups, coffee, silverware, stove, pots and pans, a fridge, chairs, my bed, blankets\u2026 and on and on. Don\u2019t just dismiss this! Really do it. By the time I\u2019m done, I\u2019m truly grateful for everything I have (and especially for the coffee and toilet paper!). Gratitude\u2026 one important step on the road to contentment and happiness!<\/p>\n

Remember \u2013 pulling yourself out of melancholy moods takes some effort. And there are times, as I said earlier, where natural therapies or even prescription medications and professional counseling are definitely warranted. But many times, just reflecting on what you have, who you have, the beauty of a flower or a sunset or just a really long, deep breath, can help you attain a moment of gratitude and contentment. And that moment is the beginning of REAL and lasting happiness.<\/p>\n

Related Natural Product<\/h3>\n

Mood Tonic<\/a>\u00a0Tissue Salts is a proven, safe and effective natural remedy to optimize the nervous system, lift mood and reduce anxiety. Use\u00a0Mood Tonic<\/a>\u00a0alone, or together with\u00a0Native Remedies<\/a>\u2018 herbal\u00a0Mindsoothe<\/a>\u00a0Capsules and\u00a0MindSootheJr<\/a>. Capsules, the\u00a0Native Remedies<\/a>\u00a0alternative to prescription anti-depressants.<\/p>\n

Tissue salts are easy to take, pleasant tasting and even children love to take them! Safe during pregnancy, nursing and for children and babies of all ages and free of side effects. Regular use ensures systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body, optimizes health at the cellular level, relieves symptoms of disease, restores health and vitality, optimizes the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and metabolism. Formulated by a clinical psychologist,\u00a0Mood Tonic<\/a>\u00a0is pharmacetuically manufactured to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BLet\u2019s be honest, shall we? We ALL have days\/weeks in our lives where the last thing we are is happy. It can be stresses from finances, kids, family, friends, work or any number of things. There\u2019s no \u2018quick, easy fix\u2019 to \u2018be happy\u2019 \u2013 I wish there were, I\u2019d be shouting it from the rooftops […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mind-and-spirit-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23265\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}