1. Notice disguised opportunities.
Lee Iacocca once said, “We are all faced with a series of great
opportunities – brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” When
I trained in customer service skills, I used to tell front line
staff that customer complaints were not to be feared, but rather to
be welcomed with open arms. They were being handed a wonderful
gift. Here was their opportunity to shine. Here was their
opportunity to show the customer just how much we did care for
their needs. Most customers are neutral, but a disgruntled one,
once turned around, is usually an activist for the company.

2. Get ye to the countryside!
A research study measured subjects’ cognitive deficits and
psychological states after walking in a city environment compared
to a group who walked in an arboretum. Those who had walked in the
city scored considerably less on a test of working memory and
attention, and were also in a worse mood than the other group.

3. Accentuate the positive.
I love Jim Carey movies. I recently watched, “Yes Man.” Here was a
man living an uneventful life until he began responding positively
to every request. Of course this got him into some unexpected and
very funny situations; however there is a great lesson here. For
every event, look for and embrace its positive features.

4. Stay connected.
Maintain and foster your network of friends and family, even if it
is a bit of a chore. Isolating yourself just deepens the hole
you’re in.

5. Stay active.
This is probably one of the simplest methods available. Walk,
dance, swim, or do some gardening. Trick your brain into thinking
that everything is just fine.

6. Nurture your body.
Eat well, drink well. At some time or other we all turn to comfort
food – self-medicating to make us feel better with too much of
things like pasta, pop, alcohol – but, though it feels fine in the
short term, it’s destructive over time. Keep in mind that
dehydration is a prime cause of fuzzy thinking and convoluted
decision making. For good hydration, choose water over pop and
alcohol, and, for abrupt and dynamic change, switch much of your
diet to fresh fruit and vegetables, their fiber helping regulate
your system’s pace of absorption.

7. Get some sunlight.
During the short days of winter, either get outside for twenty
minutes a day, or buy a full-spectrum light bulb. Exposure to this
light on a daily basis will encourage your body to promote the
generation of the mood-raising vitamin D.

8. Nurture your mind.
Lots of research has shown that what we read, listen to, or watch
will affect our consciousness. Our conscious thoughts influence our
emotions, behaviors, and even our health. None of us can afford the
luxury of a negative thought. Saturate your mind with positive
thoughts. Avoid the news and listen to relaxing music. Spend as
much time out of doors as you can. Develop a habit of laughing and
smiling often. If you want to take it to another level, consider
taking a personal development course or hiring a life coach.

9. Live in the present.
Dwelling on the past or worrying about the future generates and
sustains anxiety. Focusing on the present creates a sense of
grounding and wellbeing.

10. Be grateful.
Instead of comparing yourself to others, or grieving over what you
once had, be grateful for what you do have, whether it’s health,
family, skills, abilities, friends, or a place to live. Many people
keep a daily gratitude journal. This keeps their good fortune at
top of mind.

The last thing I want you to be aware of is that life is full of
cycles. Sometimes we may find ourselves in a natural low, and it
takes only a few negative events to make our life appear very
gloomy indeed. Be assertive. Give some of these approaches a trial
run. I am sure you will notice a difference within days.

There is a method that advises that every morning before you get out of bed and every evening before you sleep, just list 10 things in your life that you are greatful for and one thing that you would like to achieve and the steps you have taken so far to achieve that one goal. It really at the end of the day is the little things that matter

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