How can I be happier?!
Question: The past 5 years have been really unhappy for me. I have a pretty much non-existant love life. My relationship with my parents isn't great and my dad is ill right now. I have low self-esteem and people's rude comments don't help. My job really stinks, I hate it but my parents don't want me to quit. So yeah, basically my life stinks & I really want to be happy but it's hard.
Answers: The past 5 years have been really unhappy for me. I have a pretty much non-existant love life. My relationship with my parents isn't great and my dad is ill right now. I have low self-esteem and people's rude comments don't help. My job really stinks, I hate it but my parents don't want me to quit. So yeah, basically my life stinks & I really want to be happy but it's hard.
You could try a few different things. Therapy is usually a good idea for addressing these issues. Also you could try developing some new hobbies that may interest or challenge you. And having good friends is always helpful. Know that things do not remain as they are and life constantly changes so chances are this will pass and you will find things to be different, hopefully better.
Keep going, stop trying to please other people (ie. your parents) and don't take life too seriously...you only get one!
First of all you probably have mild depression also. Seek out a counselor. This might be difficult but it will work. Speak with your doctor also. Zoloft does work. I went through depression when my father was dying and I had a newborn. I am so so so so much better now.
I am so sorry you having a rough time. Have you tried church or other volunteering activities? I have found that anytime you donate your time/money etc. expecting nothing in return the happiness you feel is awesome. I hope this helps and you things start looking up for you
No idea... Nothing works for me.
I hate to tell you this, but NO ONE can MAKE you happy, nor can the right job, the right parents, the right stuff, or any of the above make you happy. YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY! The other things makes life easier, but it is not what makes our life OK< or not to STINK!
You are pretty much sitting on the "pity pot", instead of trying to help yourself find happiness............a beautiful sunset, helping someone without getting paid, being a friend to someone that you don't like, make yourself look good every day, by looking nice; give someone a compliment; do a kind deed for your parents, like help them do something that they are struggling with to get done, ask them if you can help.
No one has the perfect parents, school, friends, material stuff, even though it may look that way on the outside. But that doesn't mean we can't try to get along with them, and be "the best we can be." When we SMILE, the world SMILES with us!
Be crazy. Just have fun and try and be light hearted. Every one has self esteem issues, but it is up to you whether you are going to let it get you down. People are mean that is how life roles, so let it role off your back. There will always be someone who will bring you down, but it is how you deal with it that sets you apart. Relationships with parents can always be a pain in the butt. Just try extra hard to see things from there POV. It doesn't mean you have to agree. Just compromise. And if you open up and they don't like what they hear then say 'hey you want a relationship so I am trying'. Your job may stink but you can make it fun....unless you are like an accountant, but that is besides the point. Don't worry so much! Chill. Have fun! Don't think so much just be you and be HAPPY! You can't force yourself to be happy. Just live life to the fullest and you will find yourself happy.
Clap your hands. Because if you're happy and you know it clap your hands! Fake it 'till you make it!
Find some love
never be sad
Think of your positive side. god has created every one lows and heights. instead of speaking about your lows, highlight your heights. It will give you more confidence.
Illness of your father can be treated. be hopeful. He will be back to you with good energy.
About your job, if you don't like, just search job according to your wish. But be careful that you don't leave the present job until you find another source of income.
Do not lose your heart, God will help you. it is of sure.
Be content always.
Good Luck!