Difficult times usually challenge us on every level. Quarantines and cancellations and the unknown are scary things. We have faced a lot of scary things in 2020, but there is good news mixed in all the unknown.
How can we stay happy during troubling times? This is a pretty complicated question but it has some pretty easy answers. The University of North Carolina published an in-depth study about how people can maintain a positive outlook even during the most difficult times.
Here are some of their findings:
The experience of getting through a difficult time gives you confidence that you can do so again.
Quite often, no matter how tough things seem for you, keep in mind that others have it worse. This empathy will help you deal with your challenges better.
Stay positive. Optimism, hope and faith all go a long way to helping us see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Music has a deep emotional impact on most people. Listen to happy, fun light music and your mood will improve.
Appreciation of the things you have rather than dwelling on your challenges will create a much happier outlook. We all have things to be thankful for.
Tough times don’t last but tough people do. Make up your mind to be positive and to see the good things in your life and you will get through whatever challenges you are facing.
Happiness is a choice, choose wisely!
