What should I do to feel happier?
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You should try different ways of smiling.  Practice smiles in the mirror.  Walk down the street and smile on purpose.  Make yourself smile in various ways, and keep doing it.  The brain actually perceives the face smiling and thinks the face is happy, and then the brain gets happy too.  It's all very scientific.  Also get other people's attention when you're smiling, but don't tell them what you're doing.
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I know I do not have all the answers that you need. But I hope that somehow my ideas would help.\n\nLoneliness is all in the mind. We can choose to be lonely or otherwise. Instead of sulking in a corner thinking of life's myseries and heartaches, why not boost your self esteem by thinking about the good things that happened to you  (and around you) and the good things that you expect to happen.\n\nGo out with friends and amuse yourself. Talk to people whom you trust and tell them about what's bothering you. Or get away for a while, alone - commune with nature, meditate, talk to God (or whoever you believe is the highest being). You'll realize that there are still beautiful things to be thankful for. Afterall, problems are there to be faced head on. \n\nDo not live with loneliness. Deal with it. Instead of living with it, come out a winner over your problems/frustrations or whatever causes this feeling of loneliness. You should not allow problems/negative ideas influence your life and take away the happiness that you deserve. You should take control.
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Do something for someone else.  Not only will it be nice for the other person it will help you get your mind off of your own problems.  \n\nDrinking, shopping and eating are all quick fixes and may help for a while but I think that you need to look for something more long term that will make you happy.  \n\nWhat do you like doing?  What do you love doing?  Things like guitar, writing, chess, gardening, painting.  \n\nTry different things untill you find something you like.  \n\nAlso make yourself goals and try to stick to them.  \n\nTo get more self esteem you should do things that make you proud of yourself rather than external beauty.  \n\nOh and about finding god.  God is great if you truly have faith but dont try to use it as a band aid for your problems.\nGood luck.
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I'll always reward myself with little present, spend myself to watch moving "egg: funny movie, meaning full movie", get a close friend go traveling...etc. but what important is yourself must think positively, make yourself happy, do the thing that can make yourself happy. if you can switch your mood positively. go to find a good book to "clean" your sad & lonly heart. Be happy, coz there r still someone care about you.
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find something relaxing and do it...like yoga. just calm down slowly and think of positive things in your life.
183222
time to stop feeling sorry for yourself...get a hobby, spend time with family and friends, catch up on the reading, balance the check book, do some volunteer work...work on YOU. You can't change your former's feelings.\ntime to move on.
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Virtually everything makes me happy, but then I've discovered how to be happy pretty much regardless of circumstances. You should try it sometime. I think you'd like it. :))
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I agree with the stay inside and go out answer. GOOD JOB! When you feel good you look good, but it is a catch 22.  If you want to feel good, you need to take good care of yourself by following the advice of getting plenty of sleep, eating balanced meals, and drinking plenty of water, and remember to excercise. \nTake care of both your physical and mental self. \nTo feel good mentally involve yourself in activities that are positive and will make you feel good, learn to laugh, Smile. \nI was one time given a bookmark from the American Heart Association that had 101 reasons to smile listed on it. \nBasically, do things that make you feel good. \nTry to look  your best. Forget looking like celebrities and fashion models. Just be yourself and again, take care of your body. \n\nWe have one life, live and enjoy. When you are happy and enjoying life it shows. A happy face is a beautiful face. ;)
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the best stress relief is sex, but there are also other things you can do like journaling, or drawing/painting, taking a nice hot bath, listening to some relaxing music, taking a nice long nap, reading, going for a walk, it just depends on what make you happy.  I usually just watch a good, funny movie and take a bath and go to bed early. Just having a good, long, convo with your best friend can make you feel better.
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Then, try to find a job that makes you happier.\nAnd keep thinking you´ll do better in the future while you´re trying to find a new, better one.
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The hardest thing in the whole wide world, is being 2 and then ending up 1. There is no set rule how to be happy during this separation time. But there are steps to making it easier. First off, don't ever give up hope! Go out with your friends and do things that make you feel good. Never isolate yourself, always have a game plan for tomorrow. Keep you mind busy and when you catch yourself thinking and feeling lonely, tell yourself you have control over this part of your life. Then do something. Call someone, go to the mall, visit a friend, just don't set idol. In time this will become a routine, and before you know you are moving a head in your life and good things are happening. And you have yourself to "thank" for this!
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Do you feel excited about life?  Are you proud of your accomplishments?  Do you enjoy your work, your relationships, your lifestyle?  Do you find yourself smiling often?  If so, then you're probably happy.  Do you lie awake in bed at night and worry and fret and feel miserable?  Do you fight a lot with the other people in your life?  Do you use food, alcohol, or drugs to make you feel better?  Do you drag your feet through the day, wishing you were somewhere--anywhere--else?  If so, then you probably aren't happy.  There are a lot of places in between, and that's where most of us fall on any given day.  The question you have to ask yourself is whether you feel happy more often than you feel miserable, and if not, then evaluate what things or people are contributing to your unhappiness...and make some changes.
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You need to find a purpose. Maybe volunteer to do some work or pick up a new hobby and give gifts to those in need. Do something that will make you feel good about yourself. Maybe you just need to get out of the house. Go to a bookstore and thumb around some books or magazines and try something new you learned in those publications. You could even go to a pet store and pet some of the puppies or cats in the store. You need to keep your mind busy and entertained. Good luck.
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I hate to say it, but i think you might want to find some better friends.  People who like you for who you are.  In the end, you will be much happier and be having much more fun. =)
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do something during your free time. have fun with friends, read books, go shopping, listen to music, watch movies (not alone of course), try to learn something new (an instrument or maybe a sport), exercise, join clubs and meet new people.. and the list goes on..\n\nexplore. there's more to life...\n\noh, if you feel depressed or something, try writing it down. trust me, it helps. makes you stronger =)
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Try listening to a happier song and see if this will cheer you up and remember that it is only a song.
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Start looking now. Your job is what you spend most of your waking hours doing, and If it's not making you happy, don't punish yourself. Sure it might get better, but you've got to be happy.