[header] How to be happy during sad times [title] Explore and identify the source of your sadness. [step] Reflect on recent events in your life to see if anything could be triggering your sadness. Sadness is common after break-ups, losing a job, or failing a test.
[header] How to be happy during sad times [title] Explore and identify the source of your sadness. [step] Reflect on recent events in your life to see if anything could be triggering your sadness. Sadness is common after break-ups, losing a job, or failing a test.
Recognize that there's a host of sources and types of sadness--that's what feeling sad is all about. [substeps] If you find yourself crying more, that is a sign that you are feeling sad. If you have not gotten anywhere with anyone, find a new, loving partner to share your grief with. As human beings, we live in families, and not social circles. Sadness may also occur if you have been stuck in an unsatisfying routine. Sadness is different for everyone, but typically lasts for no longer than 6 months after the event that triggered it. For example, maybe you have been in a relationship with your partner for a while, even if you haven't talked with them in awhile. [substeps] Examine the events of your everyday life to get a better sense of what triggered your sadness.