6 Things That Should Never Bring You Down

It goes without saying that we all want to find happiness in our lives. The problem is, we often allow ourselves to get upset over things that really don’t matter. Although it can often be a challenge to control our emotions and not let trivial things get the best of us, it is essential if you want to live a happy, drama-free life. As the well-known saying goes, “Sticks and stones will hurt my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Live by this expression. Decide that you are going to let whatever happens to happen and not let it affect you. If you accept these 6 truths, you will become a much happier, and mentally healthier person.

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Accept Your Appearance

When you look in the mirror, you might be tempted to focus on what you perceive to be all of the imperfections. Perhaps you don’t like your nose. Or you think your skin is too blotchy. The truth is, nobody else even notices. Or at the very least, they don’t consider it to be a problem. When it comes to beauty, it is an entirely subjective matter. And if certain people were to find you unattractive, why would it matter anyway? Are they of any importance to you? Focus all of your energy on the friends and family members who love you for who you are, and equally learn to love yourself.

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Ignore What Others Say

When somebody makes a negative comment about your hairstyle or the type of clothes you wear, forget about them. You are the best judge of your own fashion. If a particular outfit makes you feel comfortable or you simply like the colors, who cares what others think? If you start wearing things just because you want others to be impressed, you lose a valuable part of what makes you a unique individual.

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Don’t Fear Failure

Hockey great Wayne Gretsky once said, “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take.” In other words, you will never succeed if you never try. There will be times when you are disappointed with an outcome. Perhaps you wanted an A on your chemistry exam but had to settle for a B. You can’t ace everything. Or you ask your crush out on a date, and they reject you. Instead of seeing this as a reflection of your worth, be proud of yourself for showing the courage to ask him out in the first place. Every time things don’t go your way, make it a point to learn something valuable from that experience so that you’ll grow as a person and increase the odds of success in the future.

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Never Give Up

Thinking about ditching your diet because the temptation to choose ice cream over iceberg lettuce is too great? Or are you frustrated because you set a goal to run 3 miles but your lungs give out before you’ve even made it through the first? Don’t beat yourself up over these temporary setbacks. Accept that whenever you make a major lifestyle change, it’s going to take time. Be patient, set small goals for yourself rather than drastic ones, and every time you fall off the boat, climb right back on and try again.

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Forgive And Forget

Have you recently gotten into an argument with your boyfriend over something ridiculous? Or your best friend snapped at you over a complete misunderstanding? From time to time even the most passive people encounter unpleasant experiences with people they care about. But it doesn’t mean you need to blow things out of proportion or spend the rest of the week fuming about the event. Recognize that perhaps they were just having a bad day or it was a situation you had absolutely no control over. Let it go and move forward.

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Don’t Be Consumed By Social Media

When you log onto Instagram and it appears that everybody but you is living an exciting life, don’t let it get the best of you. The truth is, the vast majority are living mundane lives. They certainly aren’t traveling around the world and taking photos in front of mountains and lakes; it only seems that way. And don’t even dare measure your self-worth by the number of “likes” your posts get, or the number of followers you have. The point of social media is to enjoy seeing other people living happy lives, and if you can’t derive any happiness from this, it’s probably best to just log off permanently.