3 fun ways to turn that frown :( upside down :)

Happiness in 60 seconds

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Just like the weather, our emotions can be unstable. One minute we feel super excited about life and the next minute we want to be left alone.

And sometimes, it can be a bit difficult to move from feeling down to being excited. But you can do it.

Wondering how to turn a frown to a smile? Well here are 3 fun ways…. drum roll

Tip 1 - The Plane Trick

Next time you feel upset about something. Get up, count backwards from 5 to 1 and pretend you’re a plane taking off. Like this: 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... and then say LIFT OFF!
When you say lift off, physically jump up. Get moving and shake off all that negative energy. Playing music and dancing is a good start. This tip helps if you really need motivation to do something important.

Tip 2 - Write it and Rip it

Get a piece of paper and write down all the negative things you are feeling. Maybe someone upset you and you feel really bad.
It’s best not to keep these things in. Write it all down on that piece of paper and then RIP IT UP (tear it).
It’s such a nice feeling because it’s like those negative feelings don’t have power over you anymore.

Tip 3 - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

There is so much power in our words. Did you know your thoughts lead to your emotions and your emotions lead to the actions you take? That’s why it’s so important to think positive thoughts and speak them out loud.

So every morning when you wake up, look at yourself in the mirror and repeat these words:

I love me

I am strong

I am enough

I am loved

I have worth

I am beautiful

I am smart

There is a purpose to my life

I can make my dreams come true

Remember, no-one is happy all the time. If you feel sad it’s best to acknowledge your feelings and then try one of these tips to move on from it. Or you can just talk to a close friend or a trusted adult. They might just be able to make you feel better.

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I'm definitely going to start doing the mirror mirror on the wall, it is like motivating yourself to think positive throughout the day

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

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Hahahaha i'll be your mirror and also give the response "my lady". Don't mind me just joking.

When I feel bad or down, I usually listen to music.

March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

Thanks this article helps me a lot

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Thanks this article helps me a lot

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I am sad !

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Then this article is for you😋

Why ❓

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I usually sit down alone or listen to music

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I listen to music or watch TV

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When Am Sad Or Down..I Listen To My Favourite Musicals Or Read Inspirational Books

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When i feel downward i listen to my music alone in my room nd sumtimes i wrte out my thoughts in my diary if i have no one to lean on or talk to

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Hi shontle

Hi prince how u nice meeting u dearie

When ever am sad I sit down in a quiet place hugging my kneel and imagined am the first lady of a country. And how I will contribute to the nation and then list out what I will do

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

confidence

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Whenever am sad I sit by myself and stare into space or rather stay where people are around and wait for the right moment to speak I also act happy a times Just pretend I'm happy and soon I'll be happy Am really sad right now as well😓

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

When I'm in unpleasant mood, I rather sing song...... Even I do dance to it sometimes.....

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I luv songs but not when I'm sad bcos i tend to cry, rather I read jokes or rap something I like

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Listening to songs when u're sad is a very good remedy.....cos listening to that emotional songs like it makes u gonn' cry it out and next ur asleep......it works for me try itt

i like beating people.is it bad

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.

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Chisos! Is that a question. The way I see it, beating people is a sign of inner anger so try finding out why ur really beating people, are u angry that someone beat u or is maltreating you? but if ur just do it for fun then there is a problem

i will try 2 control myself,tianks

It can only be right when u have a nice reason for the beatings.

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Whenever i am sad i rather play music sometimes i also dance to the beat. But whenever i feel much worry and sad,i would just put on motivational video to watch, at times i read them.

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Whenever feel sad, I dance. Well being a ballet dancer I dance with imagination and positive emotions. That helps alot😊😊

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AM NEW

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Hi Nicky ur welcome

Hello Nicki,You are welcome.

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nice1

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When am down like sad, angry,annoyed ......i'll just keep quiet ,walk away and look for someone nearby to gist with.... Or sumtimes if my diary's nearby i'll just write it down and tear it.......and like that i'm free

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Listen to music cause that's my bestfriend, then watch a movie or go out to meet a friend or two.

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when am angry,i will listen to music or go to bed

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Saying things about yourself in Christianity is called "confessions". Say those consistently. See,nobody has the right to describe or judge you in anyway. So,just go ahead and say *Am in the image and likeness of my creator.😇 I know who I am I overcome the world Am not alone The Lord is my portion,therefore I cant be afraid I am elegant in everything I do I flourish in every way I am beautiful☺ I am so unique I am different from everyone I carry uniqueness in every fibre of my being Yea baby,thats how to be positive😜

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I just sit with my PC and practice something

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Read stories

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I feel sorry 4 my self being let down Unhappy dah am abandon

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I LISTEN TO MUSIC

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Whenever someone say something offensive to me i either cry or write out my worries especially when it really hurt

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Big sis am bad tempered nd too emotional.wat wil i do

actually, i used to cry nd get depressed.

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Thanks springsters I really appreciate

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Wen I get sad ,I give a big shout jumping and say am beautiful,am strong and am greater Dan any obstacle,and am free

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Superb technique

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These don't work on me,I always end up frowning,sometimes bust into tears.

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Thanks 4 d technique

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what if it doesn't work

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what if it doesn't work

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I listen to music and i read jokes

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Whenever I feel down I draw and design flowers and I noticed something,whenever I feel down and got a paper and pencil I noticed that I have a new design of flowers to draw and finally under my drawings I always writeEruda Smiles Like no other

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To kill sadness using my phone I will play game or dance or better still sing on smule(app)

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As for me, when ever am sad I mostly go for Qurant recitation and praising God the most mercifull, the Bestower of mercy without bounds........

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I listen to music and leaves the place at that moment

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I sing

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Whenever im sad i stay alone in my room for some minutes before coming out, although my elder sisters can't stay for a minute without me cause i always make them laugh so sometimes they come around to cheer me up

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Whenever and down i go to my room pick my phone and listen to music

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When am sad I just pick my phone and check on sprinster (girls stories)

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Hey big sis thanks 4 dis article i want to ask is it normal 4 of to punch and strangle a pillow imagining dat it was the person that got me angry cuz i think it helps sooth the feeling to fight back

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I was told i didnt smile often,here's wat i did-anytime i realized i was frowning,i just pictured someone that made me smile :my elder brother and a small smile would just appear om my face...it helped me a lot,m telling u-i hope dis helps

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smiles. I will try that too. as I am I do smile outside and inside even when am not happy but when its too much for me I show it inside the house. so sometimes I play active music not sad ones or I talk to the mirror like its what made me sad so I can feel free. or I form and sing a lovely song. things like that

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smiles never leaves my face because it helps to get rid of some negative energy

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I love this it will help

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