(I wish I knew where this quote came from so I could credit the author.)
Habits of Highly Happy People
-Write to the President and tell him your problems.
-Give the person you're having a problem with a hug.
-Use a stick to pound pillows to release anger.
-Let a balloon whiz around the room.
-Blow bubbles.
-Take a brisk walk like Monty Python.
-Yell, scream, rant, rave, sing loudly.
-Color or paint.
-Give unexpected gifts.
-EVERY MORNING COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!!!
-Put on your Mary Englebreit baseball cap that says, "Knock it off!"
And my own addition--laugh, ask for what you need, share and be kind. In my coaching and teaching, I inject a bit of humor and compassion. Yes, you may be hurting physically, financially, emotionally, but there are tools to help you through the rough spots and there is a rainbow in there somewhere.