Here are a few things to try if you want to become a happier person and feel better about yourself.
The key thing to remember is that only you can make yourself happier.
It is your own negative thoughts that are making you unhappy, so get rid of them and replace them with thoughts that are positive and optimistic.
It's a well known fact that a smile is extremely therapeutic and really raises your spirits.
It also reduces your stress levels and can even give your immune system a boost.
Making someone else happier will have a knock on effect and you will feel better too.
Get out into the fresh air and have a walk.
You will have increased your circulation, burnt off calories and also boosted your brain function.
It's also a great for relieving the unpleasant symptoms of PMS.
Introduce more foods into your diet that come from the ground and the trees.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are great for controlling your weight, as well as reducing the risks of several chronic diseases and strokes.
Reading is not only a pastime, it's also therapeutic.
It opens up our mind to a whole new world and really broadens your horizons.
It makes you focus and improves both your memory and your knowledge.
Don't neglect your friends; pick up your phone and five them a call.
They are the ones who will stick by you thick and thin, so don't push them out.
True friends will listen to your woes and help your through it.
Make some time to spend with an adult in their 70's and a pre-school age child.
The wisdom and reminisces of the older person will help you greatly, while the innocence of the child will fill you with joy.
Make the effort to play some games.
These are very relaxing and can also help you to develop new skills and increase your vocabulary.
Games online also encourage socializing.
Finally, enjoy life! This is it, isn't a dress rehearsal, this is your life so make the most of it.
Appreciate what you have instead of wallowing in self pity about what you haven't got.
Grab each day and do something worthwhile.