(Posted by Green)
Sometimes, when we’re too busy, we forget that there is such thing as “HAPPINESS”. Workloads and hectic schedules stress us and before we know it, we’re spiraling down the drain of depression.
Why? Because in life, there should be a balance of everything. You can’t just work, work, work. You also need to slow down a bit and appreciate your surroundings.
I, for example, go to college. There are homeworks to make, research papers to finish, and exams to study for.
Then there’s writing. When I go home I try to write a few pages of my novel. I also need to update my blogs.
For the first and second month, I got so tired of it all. But hey, I realized it’s just a matter of balancing your life. Life is too short to waste, right? These may be common ideas. But I just want to share them with you. ^__^
1. Spend time with your friends– Let’s face it. One of the reasons why we stick with our friends is because they make us happy. Study shows that having close friends helps us fight depression and anxiety. So grab your phone, call your friend, and hang out together!
2. Laugh- Laugh like there’s no tomorrow! It reduces stress hormones level and keeps depression at bay by boosting the production of serotonin, a natural anti-depressant.
4. Learn to appreciate art and beauty- Read a good book, draw or paint, make a scrapbook, watch interesting movies!
5. Smell the flowers- Sometimes, the smallest things in life give us more happiness than anything else. Look around you. Give Mother Nature the attention she deserves. Listen to the soft humming of the breeze, take picture of the birds... smell the flowers!
Friday, September 17, 2010
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I definitely love this post! You're a genius, Ms. Green! I love you!