Little Things In Bad Moments: My Smile Activators [LOH 209]

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It's impossible not to have those days when one feel like everything just seem to be going wrong and then one struggle to put up a smile. I don't have such days much but when they do come, I think of ways to get out of it because I've seen how more worse it could get if I don't do anything about it.

My usual self would always smile and at almost anything. I've even smiled when someone is cussing at me or trying to annoy me, I find it okay so long I know I'm not any of those things they say I am. I think I've even gotten some people feeling guilty because I smile and forget about whatever wrong they did to me.

Now imagine someone as I am having a bad day, the sadness or annoyance that comes with such a day will definitely not last long before I start feeling happy and smiling again. But there have to be some things I need to do to activate my smile on such days since it's kinda different.

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Honestly, I can't even remember much things that could give me a bad day but there are a lot of it but somehow I go through those days and now, it feels like they never happened. Some things I did to go through my bad days are very simple and little actions. I call them my smile Activators, what are they?

Revisiting past happy moments has no doubt helped me cope through my bad days a lot. When I'm supposed to look unhappy, you find me smiling because I remembered something good from the past that happened to me or someone I know.

Listening to music, my favourite brings smiles to my face to the point of singing along happily. I try not to play songs that could make sad even more, happy songs goes well for me mostly on days like that.

Eating a good meal or craving is another smile activator for me. I may not feel any hunger or craving but when I feel sad but I sometimes force it and have something to eat, somehow I gain my smile back.

Watching movies, funny skits, engaging with friends both online and offline, singing and a few other things I do activate my smile when I have a bad day. Over time, I've learned to decide to be sad or not even when I am having a bad day so it almost never lingers for long when I go through it.

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Your positivity shines through! It’s true that everyone has those days when things just feel off, and it’s inspiring to see how you actively choose to lift yourself up with "smile activators."

Recalling happy memories, listening to upbeat music, enjoying good food, watching funny videos, and connecting with friends are such great ideas! It’s wonderful that you don’t let negativity linger and always find a way to return to your cheerful self.

Thanks for sharing these practical tips to brighten any tough day! Enoy the week ahead!

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Listening to music always brightens my mood too, I'm so grateful for all of the people who've given their lives to developing and making music! And a good meal? Heck yeah. There are very few woes that cannot be fixed by tacos or a special sweet in my opinion! It was nice to read your thoughts on cheering up 😄

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Keep smiling is a good thing and reduces a lot of hassle of us. Listening to music is also effective. But I feel taking a lonely walk can be beneficial.

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Before I say anything, do you listen to music alone or you dance alongside? Like amapiano🙂‍↔️

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