FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT

Waiting for an external force to make you happy, isn't going to get the job done. 

Happiness is a feeling/energy that's within our control. 

Often times we forget this simple truth ..

We are the only ones that are responsible for our personal happiness. It is our duty to create happiness for ourselves and others. 

The simplest and most effective action we can do is to serve others, thereby fulfilling our need to contribute. 

What do you do when the external circumstances won't allow you to be joyful? 

Firstly, you must realize that it is an illusion - no external force can either make you happy or sad unless you allow it to. 

Secondly, even if you cannot find the strength within, you can still awaken it.

SMILE - it will change your state immediately. 

"Fake it until you make it". 

Simple as that. 

When you force out a smile, you create a physiological change in your body - your biochemistry transforms. 

The body releases endorphins which are responsible for your mood - do your part and your body will do the rest. 

Don't believe me, try it for yourself ;-)