I am not saying bad days don’t suck because they do. I am not saying that you can just shove your rough patches in the trash (even though I wish it was that simple) because it is easier said than done. I am not saying that you have to turn your frown upside down immediately because in reality, it can be difficult to do.
Flashback to my glory days in high school, I can say that I learned one thing in my AP Psychology course that kind of stuck with me (Shoutout to Ms. Bernstein!): according to studies, smiling activates happiness. Interesting, huh? I can get into scientific facts about how this works, but seriously, even if you are not feeling it, you should put a smile on your face.
So, if you are going through misery right now, if you are battling depression, anxiety, a break-up, a loss, or if you are going through a rut, I am not going to tell you the clichéd it all gets better. I mean, yes, it is going to get better, but when your body is flooded in despair, it is difficult to see the bright light at the end of the tunnel. If you are beaming with light and positivity or if you are living the best years of your life, enjoy it and embrace it. From randomly going from a point of feeling I was at the top of the world to feeling like a real piece of sh*t, this is what I have concluded:
1. If you are happy, keep on smiling. Smile as long as you can.
2. If you are going through any troubles, try to smack away any horrid thoughts. I am not saying it is an easy task… I am having trouble doing this currently. However, according to that thing called psychology I mentioned earlier, people who are going through sadness tend to only remember sad things, which prolongs the hurt, pain, and sorrow. Who wants to do that?
While the effort to change (or keep) your mindset might seem arduous at times, I have compiled twelve videos and pictures to help you smile. My goal is for you to either maintain your positive mindset or to reverse your negative way of thinking.
12. OMG This little boy made my heart melt
https://vine.co/v/hmO0J2a00tv
11. Too much cuteness in one video
10. This baby has rhythm!!!
9. A super fat cat in a sink
8. Crushing dreams of being able to swim under the sea with the mermaids (and her reaction is priceless).
7. I want this cat
6. Super funny
5. Ouch… but it is even more hilarious on replay
4. Adorable
3. Come on you know you wanna smile
2. All of me loves all of you
1. Ms. Swan videos have been my go-to since like middle school
Hopefully these helped a bit for those whom are struggling. Sure, they are no fairy dust and troubles do not just vanish. However, time heals. And for those who are doing just fine, I hope this reinforced that bright smile of yours.
