Khulud Alharbi 108B 10-27-2012

 How to Be Optimistic Person

     Today’s world had become more difficult. More work, deals, and assignments should be done in a certain way and within a certain time. Many people try to do their work in a perfect way to be successful in their lives which put them in a very heavy stress. This stress doesn't just happen to the people who have to work, but also to the people who have a lot of duties to do such as housewives. Many consequences happen because of this stress. People become worried and almost isolated from people around them. This, of course, makes a lot of them feel depression and sadness. this phenomenon has caused  a lot of researchers and psychologists to research in order to find way and solutions to assist and pull people out of their depression so that they can enjoy their lives. “Cheer yourself up” this phrase presents a lot of ways that make you feel happy and forget your sadness. This research contains many ways in which people can use to cheer themselves up.

 Smiling is very important for your soul. Try to smile even if you are in a very bad mood. This can make you change your mood because it deceives your mind in to thinking positively. You can cheer up yourself by sitting with children. By playing with them the games that they love like tracking butterflies and playing with water, you can feel happy and laugh loudly. Look for the light in the darkness, think and talk to yourself about positive things. Think that your day will be happy and good. This will make you feel good and cheered up (Moulding, all that women want)." Paint or accessorize a room that you spend a lot of time in a lovely bright yellow. The colour of sunshine will lift your spirit and bring positive vibrations. We subconsciously know about the effects of colour on our emotions which is why we talk about the future looking rosy or having the blues."(Moulding, 2000).

     In addition, people who feel down can cheer themselves up by watching funny videos. Try to watch the videos that you like and make you laugh. Also, calling or communicating with your old friends enhances the opportunity of being a happy person, especially, if you did not see them for a long time. Try to enter the kitchen and cook the dishes that you like and prepare a luxury table for yourself. This for sure will make you feel happy. Doing some exercises and physical activities can cheer up your mood. for example, many studies indicate that exercises assist people to low their depression just like anti-depression drugs. You can also imagine by closing your eyes and imagine you are in a place that you love or miss with the people that you like (how to cheer up yourself, 2012).” Take a luxurious bath. Fill the tub, add oils, salts, soaps, or even fresh herbs like mint or lavender, set out candles, and let yourself read or just relax for a while(how to cheer up yourself,2012).

      Moreover, you can spend time with people who make you feel positively which will cause you to think positively, too. Also try to change your life. The daily routine that repeats every day causes depression to many people. Take a break from work and try to do whatever makes you feel good. When you fall do not think negatively about yourself. Instead, try to remember the things that you do successfully and perfectly. This will make you to forget your failure and try to do something about it (Wesley, 10 All Natural Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed). “Focus on gratitude –. Studies have shown that people care more about being richer than their friends than actually making more money. When you consider everything good in your life and compare it to the problems of less fortunate people, the issue that’s making you depressed won’t seem as serious”(Wesley, 10 All Natural Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed).

     To sum up, people should not give in to depression. They should look for solutions and ways which will help them to feel better about their selves and their lives. By doing one or two of the above ways, you will change your life to be more positive and happy.

 References 

Wesley, J. 10 All Natural Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed Retrieved from http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/stop-feeling-depressed/. How to Cheer Up Yourself, 2012. Retrieved from http://www.wikihow.com/Cheer-Up Moulding, C. 2000 How to Cheer Yourself up When You're Down Retrieved from http://www.allthatwomenwant.com/cheerup.htm.