Maintaining any emotional state requires focus and resolve. For example, to prolong laughter, you would keep reminding yourself of the original funny incident or joke. So how do you maintain a rotten mood?
First, you have to recognise it.
And that’s easier said than done when you seem to be fighting one losing battle after another without coming up for air. Or, when your brain seems to be going round and round in circles. But read on to learn a very effective technique.
Language, or the misuse of language creates humour. Learn some different types of language humour and have a chuckle at some good examples. This post is mainly for entertainment purposes as well as to illustrate some of the ways language creates humour.
Improve your sense of humour and develop your verbal, non-verbal and emotional intelligence at the same time. Need other reasons? Apart from fun, many singles list a sense of humour as an important attribute in a potential mate.
Chasing after the mythical work-life balance can be stressful! Can you really balance work and life? And if so, how do you categorise the many activities you engage in every day — especially when you only have two choices? Maybe it’s time to explore a better way to live?
Values influence every decision and aspect of your life. Discover your work values to make sure you do what you love — and love what you do. Yet, for most of us, they lie outside of our conscious awareness.
If you enjoy good, simple and maybe silly comedy, you’ll love these absolute classics from comedian Tommy Cooper. Physically funny and bumbling on stage, his humour and magic tricks sent me into hysterical laughter when I was a kid. A collection of (mainly) one-liners.
We can all feel a little low at times, down in the dumps and discontented. Yet, there is an easy, quick and probably somewhat strange thing you can do, so you start to feel more upbeat and uplifted. And that thing is eye movement. Learn this simple technique — and own your mood.
I had a happiness light bulb moment some years ago. I’d found it challenging, at times to figure out to be happy — maybe you have too. But it was a simple decision that changed my whole life. So, while you can try different happiness techniques, you might consider making the same decision.
Circumstances, events, situations —even the weather can throw us off course. Regardless of the causes, you’ll want to cheer yourself up quickly. No drugs, apps, equipment or money are required. All you need is a little time, focus and a commitment to improving your mood.