Introduction
Handy knows that life can be tough. When things are getting us down, we have a way of focusing all of our attention on the little things. That tends to make the problem worse. Well, today, we are going to share some ways that you can stop focusing on the things that make you sad or depressed and, instead, find joy in your life. This is going to be something that you are going to have work at. It will not come easily. So, if you are not prepared to make positive changes in your life, come back when you are.
Stop Waiting
If you are waiting for the perfect moment to come along, you are going to miss a lot of joy that you can have in your life. Imagine, if you will, that life is like a train station – Grand Central to be exact. As you know there are hundreds of trains that stop there every day. Well, the same is the case for joy. There are a number of opportunities that come along, but you are looking for just one in particular. While that may be the way to go when you are waiting for a train, it is not the right plan when you are looking for joy.
Add Happiness
This goes hand in hand with the above suggestion. Look for something that makes you just a little bit happy. It can be anything you want. Each person has a different thing that makes them feel happy. Once you know what you want to do to make you happy, just continue on that path. Happiness is an attractor of joy. That is, if you are in a happy mindset it will be much easier for you to find joy. Joy is repelled by sadness and depression.
Stop Worrying
We know that this can be a lot easier said than done. Worry will get you nowhere. It adds to sadness and depression. Additionally, you will have a lot of anxiety as well. There is no reason to worry. The outcome of what is going to happen is not largely dependent upon what you do. When you start to worry, think of something else and run with it. One of the best ways to do this is by talking with people. If you are engaged in another activity, your brain will be distracted and unable to worry about what you were worried about, to begin with.
Conclusion
Handy knows that joy is all around us. The only thing that you can do to make it happen is to try. There are many opportunities in a day that you just have to seek out. If you are waiting around for the perfect moment, you might miss another opportunity to find joy. There is not just one single path to joy. There are many “trains” that stop at that location. Look for things that make you happy, and for the love of all that is good, stop worrying so much. It will only subtract from the opportunities that you have to be joyful.
