Everyone feels unhappy sometimes, for all sorts of reasons. One person hides under a blanket, another tries to eat the feeling away with unhealthy food, while someone else listens to sad music. But often, these things don’t solve the problem in the long run. So what tips and insights can actually help in this situation?
No life is made up of 100% happiness. At times, people feel cheerful and full of energy, like they can take on the world. And sometimes, for no clear reason, that mood shifts, and someone might feel low on energy or deeply unhappy.
It’s important to recognize and accept this natural shift in mood as something normal. Just acknowledging it can already reduce a lot of frustration, stress, and sadness.
Look for small mood boosters — emphasis on small. Cook a healthy meal, go for a short walk or workout, take out the trash, turn your phone off or on silent, cuddle with a pet, or make your bed. These little steps help make the low feel less overwhelming. Gradually, you’ll start to feel stronger.
Positivity can break the negative cycle. Shift your focus to the things that are going well in your life. Take three minutes each day to ask yourself: What am I grateful for today? It might feel fake or forced at first, but after just a few days, you’ll notice that the feeling of unhappiness starts to fade.
Once the negative spiral is broken, it’s important to keep going!
Take care of both your physical and mental health. Eat well, move regularly, get enough sleep, and make time to unwind — for example, by meditating.