How to Overcome Sadness (-̩̩̩-̩̩̩_-̩̩̩-̩̩̩)

Everybody experiences sadness and depression in their lives, and knowing how to overcome it, and even that it can be overcome, makes emotional times easier to get through. It takes time and patience to overcome sadness, as well as the support of loved ones. Read on for some ways to get beyond whatever is making you so sad

1. Everybody experiences sadness and depression in their lives, and knowing how to overcome it, and even that it can be overcome, makes emotional times easier to get through. It takes time and patience to overcome sadness, as well as the support of loved ones. Read on for some ways to get beyond whatever is making you so sad
2. Express your feelings. Bottling your emotions inside won't make them go away and won't allow you to move forward. Cry, scream or write an angry letter. Don't mail it, but write it so you can say all the things you want to say.
3. Evaluate your life. If there are things that add to your sadness, such as drugs, alcohol abuse or a toxic relationship, break that cycle and end the pain. It will take time, but you will heal and be better for doing so.
4. Do something positive for someone else. The best way to overcome sadness and depression is to be of service. Serve food to the homeless, visit shut-ins in your neighborhood or go read to seniors or children in the hospital. Everyone will benefit from your actions.
5. Get plenty of exercise. Even if you're not in shape to run a marathon, taking a walk in the morning or after dinner will help relieve stress, which also helps you overcome sadness and depression.
6. Find something that makes you happy. Take in a funny movie or visit an upbeat friend. That attitude is just as contagious as sadness.
7. Consult a physician. Many times sadness and depression can be treated with medication to help you recover and return to your life. If you're suffering from sadness and depression for unknown reasons or extended periods of time, ask your doctor for help.
8. Make a list everyday of things you're grateful for. Make it a rule that you can't repeat anything from one day to the next. By doing this, you train yourself to search for positive aspects of life rather than focusing on the negative things.

How to Relax After Work ƪ(‾.‾“)┐

Do you ever feel like a zombie after a long day at work? You feel so depleted and tired. You hardly have any energy left at all. The only thing you want to do is eat comfort food, pop open a brewski and watch television until bedtime.

We’ve all been there. Zoning out in front of the TV can be a great way to relax, but more often than not, it just makes you feel even more useless. Sitting immobile on the couch for extended periods of time can reinforce your own sense of helplessness and exhaustion, especially if it becomes your regular evening routine.

Although it can be difficult to rally enough energy after a tough day, sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to get off the couch, turn off the TV and find something better to do (sorry to sound so much like your mother, but she was right). If you’re drawing a blank on what else to do with your time, don’t worry. We’ve got a few ways to relax that will help you feel less like a soulless blob and more like a happy, fulfilled human being.

1. Just go to sleep.
2. Take a bath, soak in a hot tub or relax in a steam room.
3. Change into your comfiest clothes.
4. Listen to soothing music.
5. Cook one of your favorite recipes for dinner.
6. Go for a walk in a park or take a short hike.
7. Kick it up a notch and go for a run instead.
8. Play a sport with friends like Frisbee golf, soccer or basketball.
9. Try yoga or do some gentle stretches.
10. Visit Oprah.com for guided meditation podcasts.
11. Light scented candles.
12. Look through old photo albums.
13. Write in your journal, try art journaling or make a collage.
14. Trade massages with your partner.
15. Knit, crochet or sew.
16. Bake cup cakes or muffins.
17. Go for a drive in the country.
18. Play with your kids (if you are a parent).
19. Escape into a great novel.
20. Take a bike ride.
21. Sing karaoke.
22. Cuddle with your cat or play fetch with your dog.
23. Relax by the pool with a magazine.
24. Play tennis, racquetball or squash.
25. Spend time gardening.
26. Sit on your front porch and watch the world go by.
27. Brainstorm your “bucket list.”
28. De-clutter, clean and make your living space as comfortable as possible.
29. Start planning a vacation.
30. Window shop in a new part of town.
31. Play a musical instrument.
32. Talk to your family.
33. Invite a friend over to play video games.
34. Go dancing.
35. Play pool or shuffle board.
36. Swim laps.
37. Build your own community with a blog.
38. Take an art class or a pottery class.
39. Bead a necklace with chunky gemstones.
40. Get ahead of schedule and make a Christmas gift for someone special.
41. Pray.
42. Write a letter or send a card…just because.
43. Mail a bunch of photos of yourself to your grandparent or an elderly relative so they know what you’ve been up to.
44. Make a cup of tea or warm up some hot apple cider.
45. Enjoy some deep cleansing breaths.
46. Sit quietly by the beach, a lake or a creek.
47. Savor a meal in a local café or pub.
48. Make plans for the weekend.
49. Challenge a friend to a game of foosball or go bowling.
50. Reconnect with a favorite childhood pastime.
51. Volunteer.
52. Call your funniest friend.
53. Get your adrenaline pumping with a kickboxing or spinning class.
54. Have a picnic.
55. Watch the sunset.