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jabag11
Dec 22, 2010, 11:32 AM
I'm a 19 year old boy. I work every day on my lap top because I am working to achieve a goal. These days I am just not happy, yet I am not depressed either. I have a nice family, it's nothing bad like, nothing "deep" is bothering me is what I'm saying. Life is just dull right now because I must keep disciplined to not hang out with my friends so much. I have plenty of friends, a nice house, am healthy and all that, like I said I am not depressed or anything of the sort. And please don't tell me "you should hang out with your friends more often and Let loose", please don't tell me that because it won't happen. (not to sound rude)
So, my question to you all is what are some things I can do to be happier on the daily? (I don't smoke or drink or anything, and I won't.)
Tell me what you think I could do and maybe should do, and then tell me what YOU do to be happier on the daily. I know there are little mechanical things throughout the day that you do that make you happier, like for instance making sure you have that 'nice warm coffee' in the morning, or making sure you 'watch your show' at night. Or maybe it's about perspective? Anything and everything, so again what you think I can do to be happier in general and what you yourself doe very day to keep happy.
Anyway all inputs are greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Wondergirl
Dec 22, 2010, 11:39 AM
You become happy when you willingly and cheerfully do something for someone else. You become even happier when you do that thing without anyone knowing that you were the one who did it.

What about getting a volunteer job at a library or a hospital or a nursing home or an animal shelter? You will give back to the community, and you will also find great satisfaction in knowing you are helping others.

jabag11
Dec 22, 2010, 02:33 PM
Thanks!

khaiylaMae
Dec 28, 2010, 09:29 AM
I know this is late but I read your queston and wanted to awnser it..
You have to find what makes you happy, people can't tell you what to do to improve your mood, lol, I'm only 17 but I live away from my family and am working lol; you might think that I'm stupid awnsering this considering I'm younger than you or whatever, but what makes me happy daily; probably knowing I'm still alive, then I eat something I like for breakfast and climb up the emergency laddery exit thing outside the window and sit on the roof (: its nice up there plus I can watch the sun come up. That pretty much puts me in a good mood for the day lol (: I hope you can find what makes you smile soon lol, hope I helped (even just a little bit lol)