Daily Habits of Happy People: How to Be Happy (3/3)

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

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[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

These tips seriously DO work. Yesterday I was too depressed to tidy the front room. So every time I got up for the bathroom, or to make a cup of tea, I picked up one item and put it away. By the end of the evening the front room was tidy and I got myself a nice early night 🌞

[@hope7144]

That's awesome !!!! Divide and conquer! One thing at a time

[@johnnywishbone932]

That’s awesome!

[@juliakeithweis]

Look at you! So awesome! I feel this!!!! 💗 Julia

[@Belladonnakitty]

I can’t afford therapy, so everyday I’m gonna watch a video rod yours and write in my journal at the same time. This really helped me to tonight, thank you 😊

[@Ann-dh2cx]

This is an excellent idea! I hope you are able to find growth and peace for what is troubling you.

[@inayatraana4178]

i wish the best for you!

[@onthe4572]

If you look around I'm sure you could find some affordable decent therapy.

[@heyu123]

Yeah it’s a good way to do it. I did therapy but it takes a long time to find a therapist/ psychologist that works well with u. So if this channel works for u then thumbs up

[@sarahhunt3066]

Agree!!

[@catwalking4959]

Dear Emma Your series has changed my life for the better. Thank you so much.

[@RainbowCatLol]

I can't tell you how uplifting this is. I've been struggling with intrusive thoughts and anxiousness for a while, and the seasonal depression of staying inside during the winter doesn't help either. But now that I have some insight on what I can do to be better, I'm gonna list a few things I'll do to make myself more joyful. I'll do the dishes more often! Both of my parents work very hard and they most of the time don't have the energy to do any house chores, so I'll step in to do them! I'll also go and visit my friend's house and have fun with them, it's about time I got out of the house and did something lol. Lastly, I'm going to make it my goal to laugh and smile every single day, even when I'm sad. Wish me luck on my journey, guys! And whatever you're going through, just know you are beautiful, and I appreciate you and your efforts in trying to get better alongside me and many others. Best of luck, and I love y'all!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@marisacooper5364]

I truly enjoy your support and your generosity of professional knowledge along with genuine tone. Adding your personal stories shows we are all in this together just trying to do the right things and strive towards our best selves to make a positive impact . You are so appreciated.

[@Deepa7]

Seconded! :)

[@sunofpeter2]

Never really thought about her videos in that way, her generosity. For that ,my gratitude is truly genuine, what a great person

[@kaitlynjensen4171]

My husband joined or local youth baseball/softball board and that's been great for him. Giving back and having a sense of fitting into the community and getting out of the house and having some adult time away from the kids has all helped him tremendously.

[@madelinemorales1622]

Been struggling with major fear and anxiety. I do not know how your videos made it into my feed but I am forever grateful it has. I cannot afford therapy, it's discouraging. But since I found your videos a few days ago, they are helping me manage and now I'm learning how to change my brain. From my heart, thank you so much. You are truly a blessing. GB you. I've made notes of all your tips and gonna start my Joy Habit calendar. 😊

[@midnightmoon3855]

I need reminders of things like this, I end up working hard to overcome depression/anxiety and feel good for a while, and then some kind of big stressful event happens and I just come crashing down. Its hard, when you are in the middle of it to pull yourself out and do 'normal'. Not having a support system also makes it hard, so coming to KZbin to find people like you is extremely helpful. Thank you for what you do.

[@Encaris]

I feel this and do the same thing. I hope you are doing better now, a year later 😊

[@sarahs.6377]

I don't like habit tracking, actually. I tend to focus on the missed days and I ignore all the checks. And if life happens (as it always does) and I can't cross off my goal (breaking a leg makes it a lot harder to reach your step goal), I'm demotivated. Instead, I have a "menu" of things that I enjoy (bike, yoga, walk, fresh fruits, reading, music...) and I try everyday to pick something from that list - whatever I have the energy for - and I simply focus on enjoying it in the moment.

[@sleepyunikittythecreator99]

Great recommendation!

[@BlondeQtie]

i am the same! great tip! 🙂

[@JK-eq3lh]

I do this too! It really helps me focus on all of the things I have done instead of worrying about all the things I didn’t do. I use it for food as well. Instead of thinking about all of the things I shouldn’t eat I set a goal of eating the food I should be eating. It makes it a lot easier to eat healthy because by the time I’ve had a serving of carrots, or spinach, or whatever, I end up craving the bad stuff less and feel more natural motivation to eat healthy foods. Plus I don’t feel nearly as guilty when I eat something unhealthy.

[@minj.k]

such a great idea

[@erinrosecarney3931]

Great idea!

[@ilikehumans1096]

I have severe anxiety. Being able to work from home during the pandemic has done wonders. My stress went down significantly. I am worried about going back to work in an office.

[@suzielanctot9687]

Hi my name is Suzie. I have a panic disorder. When I feel that I'm going to have a panic attack I usually have to Stop what I'm doing and take slow deep breaths. I tell myself that everything will be ok. God tells me every time I feel one coming. Listening to Christian music usually helps me. I love listening to Chris Tomlin 😍 his music helps me a lot 😊😀

[@BJJ_Richie]

Gratitude when I find it within , oft mental assertion, but the actual awareness of what we’re grateful for is healing to the soul and elevates us in way we could do with anything else . Fullness of gratitude, is pure freedom

[@chrism1518]

I’m severely agoraphobic, but I’ve set a goal for myself that works on both my Agoraphobia and my physical health. I’ve started talking intense, long outdoor walks. I’m motivated (don’t like that word but it’s the best I can think of) to do this because my Father passed away in December 2020 after a Pulmonary Embolism cause his already poor health to decline. I’m quite lazy and I don’t want a DVT/PE/Heart attack to take me out at 23

[@Ohnoitsruthio]

That’s really cool, I hope you’re proud of yourself.

[@marijatothemoonandback4752]

I know how it feels. If you could afford massage or walk with someone who is close to you it makes all differnt. 💜

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

you might enjoy walking dogs for the shelter or fostering....

[@wendellmonster6179]

I’m gonna get out and walk more👍 I do crochet which I love !!! that’s my passion so I just made a beautiful baby sweater for my daughters coworker for her baby which is coming in July and it just brings me so much joy to crochet I am a crochet items for friends and family all the time sometimes I give myself just time to relax! and watch a lifetime movie in the afternoon lol I’m trying to learn to go easy on myself and take it slow. Ps Easier said than done some days take care and God bless

[@tennillejones136]

Thank You Thank You Thank You 💪🏾💕😇

[@julieshaw1452]

Thanks for your channel. So much of what you share proves the Bible to be true. The JOY of the Lord is your strength!! Joy is different than happiness…

[@leilarhymeswithsheila1344]

Worth listening to a couple of times. Full of good stuff - particularly like exchanging a beautiful photo each day, reading (Garrison Keillor!), writing down good stuff you experienced, bringing joy to others, rounds of full, slow breathing (do any time). PS. Try planting some seeds on your kitchen counter, nurture them, watch them grow. Extra - take lots of vitamin C and niacin.

[@wishIdpaidattention]

Small things are making me despair today like my family selfishness but also a minor thing you said. You can't get worse than worse. Worser is not necessary or grammatical but thanks for your great help and advice.

[@InHisSservice]

you! never stop doing this, no matter who or what discourages you. you really are making a difference in the world!

[@margaretinsydney3856]

I started recording good things and gratitude as a Lenten project. I've kept it up because it really does work, and the journal entries are lovely to read back afterwards. Thank you so much for these videos - - I love them!

[@flyingcheff]

"Feel worser" 😅, that brings me happiness and joy!! Love your channel!!

[@realgena1]

That was so cute! 😂 She is so cute!

[@faithcooper8935]

I started crocheting again and it brings me so much joy. I just made a flower brooch.

[@lilyneva]

I’ll write down these habit-ideas and my values and then schedule into my calendar one daily activity or task that’ll support me in living more in alignment with my values. I’ll tell someone I trust what I’m working on and ‘evaluate’ in 30 days.

[@izawaniek2568]

Thank you for helpful support! I totally agree that small steps towards joy on a daily basis make huge difference in the long run.

[@ernie548]

I've had to change from extreme issues. It's about belief imho. The DSM has nothing on how to learn how to feel good about yourself. In the end, working with one very smart PhD, I learned to what I truly believe and spend my time thinking about. It's truly a habit. Joy and feeling good, cannot out-number constant conscious thoughts about the opposite.. Our unconscious gets programmed with *whatever* we spend our time on. It's a real trick to change.

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

Sometimes when I don't have much energy I just clean the bathroom sink, it's quick and easy and at least something got done.

[@murielbrown3013]

I struggled for YEARS with the whole meditation thing...I now use guided meditations, self-hypnosis and yoga nidra sessions from the Mindful Movement channel and I can't recomend them highly enough. They have been life changing for me.

[@tonyabrown1472]

Thank you so much for your videos! Take care, God Bless you and your family!

[@Joseph-p4o1k]

January is so dark, not much sunlight plays a big role in depression. This is what works with me… go to Home Depot, and go walk down the aisle with all the bright lights! They are always on, and they are so bright my goodness! You can actually feel the warmth, feels like you’re in Florida. It is so bright and I must say it does something to your mind. Just hang out in the aisle for about 10 minutes, it’s really amazing!

[@SuraDoes]

Thanks for the tip!

[@runningmama4793]

Haha! I have done that exact same thing in desperation! I LOVE the lighting aisle at Home Depot!!!

[@chickadeeacres3864]

I head for the garden section. That always puts a smile on my face.

[@thissunchild]

My joy muscles are grown by my daily journaling. Journaling, for me, is very calming; very soothing. I journal before I set off for work for the day.

[@silenthealingfrequencies5t841]

Gratitude is so wonderful. It refills your heart.

[@johnnywishbone932]

This channel is the answer to some of my prayers. God Bless you! ✝️❤️

[@o-kay368]

When your wearing a winter coat and sitting beneath a rain cloud, while simultaneously saying it's a beautiful day, you know your happy :)

[@wolfiemedia]

Every day IS beautiful, depends on our outlook.

[@aquaseiko]

Thanks

[@claudiasindoni661]

In the spirit of practicing happy habits, I want to thank you so much for your videos, Emma! Words can't even begin to describe how much they've helped.

[@VishakaLiyanage-fj1oo]

super insights, very practical approach to change things in small ways thank you.

[@chickenmomma9239]

Just LOVE You!! Thank you for all you do and share!!!

[@nanaman]

I meditate all the time once you understand that it is a state of mind you can do it while walking. The best way to describe it would be to feel yourself floating in a way that is calm and quiet with the universe. Nothing distracts, sways or breaks that connection…..you simply stay in the moment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@speedypete3725]

I am starting to work on this, that it is just feelings and it will pass and you will see tomorrow. BE HAPPY!!

[@apryl.connors]

Love this channel, has helped me a lot over the last year, my mental health has gotten better even though I still have bad days. However, I'm feeling quite sad today. I need lots of prayer for my dog, prayers he doesn't have cancer. Waiting for a test result, about a month later will be doing a blood work for another test. He's 12 years old and I can't bear the thought of losing my boy 💔 I've been crying last few hours. Sorry if this was totally off the subject from this video, but I needed to get it out.

[@kathleeninsandiego8694]

I'm going through the same thing w my dog. It's difficult.

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

Mowing the lawn made me happy, it's a small lawn and I have a small lawn mower on battery, it goes very quickly, 5 mins and I'm done and it looks clean, fresh, and great!

[@wellbodisalone]

I like the idea of taking a picture of something I like and sharing it.

[@TrialTappersMentalHealthTips]

Great tips. I avoid the nightly news and meditate. Thanks

[@elysianfields8461]

Uploaded this to my 'daily self care' vids! Thanks for the Positive Boost, Emma!! 🤟❣️

[@ch-vo9iv]

I am currently suffering of depressions and anxiety after my bf ghosted me on exact Xmas day. When I first watch your videos I was enlighten. And this new video helps to improve my condition. Tq so much

[@dianebunkowski1672]

You are so amazing! I am so incredibly grateful for you and your free workshop videos 🙏🤗

[@phionastone5806]

Love the idea of taking a picture of something beautiful and sharing it. I will start that today!❤

[@annhamman5096]

Love your work!

[@asiacinemaretro]

Oh I forgot, I find my guitar, books, cat, Hong Kong movies, art, and just the accomplishments of my earlier years in taekwondo, drawing, painting and just writing I love the simply act of doodling and random jotting especially my plans and things to do….but I got to get exercising too. music and collecting books about quality also float me 🤩

[@MoonlightNothing]

Such a sweet voice and caring disposition. Thank You !

[@lisalebel6407]

What brings me joy is reading and my friend amber!!! She really helped me with some very difficult times and helped me get courage

[@margaretsparksrittenhouse8787]

I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the things I’ve let pile up so I started an accomplishment log. I write down with bullet stars everything I accomplished during the day. I also write down anything that is bothering me in that day. A helpful thing is to go back and read what I accomplished and what was bothering me. I find it’s all so ephemeral and doesn’t matter much in the future what I was so irked by in the past. I will write down happy things too, but those don’t happen very often. I find I am wanting to do tasks as I want to have something to write down in the log.

[@ANJUSHARMA-xd1is]

Gratitude tonight😊

[@AllisonHough-c9i]

I just found your channel and have to say that you are absolutely amazing! I've watched so many videos on motivation, how to snap out of a funk, etc. but every time there has been some sort of sales pitch or lack of practical application. You are amazing. Thank you soooo much for keeping it real and providing such sound guidance. Sending you a huge virtual hug! Keep fighting the good fight. :)

[@DivineDianne]

Funny that the last tip is making something and I am crocheting roses while watching this video! 😁

[@betholmsted]

Thanks! I plan to write in my gratitude journal every day, make some thing in my craft studio, and clean up some areas of my house.

[@trinabenyi8791]

Adding something to my to-do list that I enjoy is something I never even considered. Instead I generally beat myself up for not getting everything on the list done. I will try this, thank you for the suggestion.

[@ubernihilist457]

What gives me joy is watching Emma McAdam's inspiring videos.

[@joefran619]

Spending time outside in nature always make me feel serine.

[@JCJustitia]

I will try to keep up meditation or one of your 9 minutes exercises, drawing something.. anything, and continue writing in my diary every day. I am very easy to fall off when starting to feel better only to end up where I started.

[@garydelgaudio5364]

Your counseling is awesome,,some apply some don't but there's something for everyone,,mine is adapting to change "what use to be ",how to cope , has been difficult, .

[@williamshreeve3195]

So, my days in college taking Psychology I saw aspects very similar to your lesson you shared with us. Plus, being apart of the Fire Department I still us all these positive aspects. Thank you very much.

[@arintez]

This is perfect timing I needed this video today.

[@rebeccajones9757]

My therapist has me stepping up my gratitude game by adding in WHY I am grateful for things. I agree that making things is awesome too!

[@livingmy2.0]

Gratitude is so powerful! 💛

[@LV-bk4it]

Excellent!

[@jackiecampbell6611]

Emma, you are the best! Thank you so much.

[@marciaescobar6142]

Great tips!

[@jdiaz4877]

so good! i am trying to walk for longer and see different places, it definetly helps me😀😀

[@deniseblackburn33]

Your amazing I need to find a grief chronic pian dealing with life ....... thank you for your videos

[@loiwelungu3017]

I made some muesli today with the oats i had,it didn't taste like the one I'm used to buying but I'm glad made it.. Doing things that makes me happy 😊

[@chebbiereadsandknits672]

People forget little daily rituals are so beneficial. While going away for the weekend is great happiness. It’s the little rituals you factor consistently that make you feel great overall.

[@Judygurl2]

I'm happy by nature and I watch videos like this to remind me of the zillion ways to intercept a lower mood or thoughts. These things really work! Thanks.

[@ricksasala7153]

St Augustine said my heart will be restless until it rests in you oh God. I have done most all of the things that you have mentioned in the video, but without a deepening of the spiritual life in growing closer to knowing and loving our Lord and creator, true lasting joy will never be found. I realize that your channel is not a religious one but to completely ignore this in your video I think makes seem like you can just do this all on your own. We all need God’s help whether we admit it or not.

[@bellak2140]

You talk about God yet you think a dead person (Augustine) has the power to tell you stuff. Do like Abraham and the rest of the prophets in the torah and worship God alone. Seeking help from dead "saints" instead of from the living God leads to the hell fire

[@mollyb1983]

Just started watching your vids. You're so real and down to earth and practical. Thank you. Glad I decided to click.

[@gabyroldan8151]

THANK YOU for taking the time to create such a beautiful and useful video and sharing your knowledge with us! As always, I am so very grateful to have found your channel. Much Love to you and your beautiful family

[@donnaodonoghue6058]

Love this 3 part series. I'd be ever so grateful for a few more like these. Merry Christmas to you, your husband and lovely daughters. Thanks for helping in the past 2 years. 😍

[@colourlivesinme5332]

great advice. I love that you make this so accessible. Clean one dish !

[@CraftsBayou]

This is a video that’s going in my weekly reset playlist! I really appreciate doable suggestions. 🥰

[@sharynm79]

Great idea. How do you create a weekly reset playlist???

[@rrmother3748]

@@sharynm79 You can create playlists within KZbin! (I'm on a laptop fyi) Just under the video, there's the Like, Share, Download buttons and then a ... menu, right? Click that ... and there's an option in that menu to Save. Click Save, and there's an option to Create New Playlist. Give a name and then save your video! I have approx 500 playlists for different things, lol!

[@soundhealingbygene]

You really have to find hobbies, habits routines and activities that support happiness and healthiness, brains and happiness both depend on what we do consistently. aerobics, meditation, making music, deep breathing strategies, reading philosophies, getting out in nature, also self love is huge help for me. also I quit other forms of social media four years ago (huge difference) and quit caring about the news in 2010. Also yes practicing gratitude helps me be less pessimistic or negative. So glad I have obtained a job last May that I enjoy for the most part. Also I'm glad I get to volunteer when I can. I try to laugh every day even if its fake or forced. Also dance more often if you can! maybe this will help others.

[@livingmy2.0]

Yes! I do so many of the things you mentioned here. I especially love being in the outdoors - it's a great way to ground yourself. Happiness is so important for our well being 💛 - Julia

[@blcsuperdave]

Hi. I for one love the outdoor segments. What I am going to suggest, and I hate calling it it's name ( in the video/audio production industries), is a "dead cat" mic cover. They make them for clip-on lavalier and shotgun mics. It cuts wind noise to nearly nothing. Keep up the great work. And thank you for taking time to do what you do for us.

[@bhargavimurthy]

Making joy a habit … that resonated with me . I am going to pick one joy activity and make sure I do it every day.

[@OneDarkWarlock69]

In my case it is more difficult. All my life I suffer with Avpd, but now this depression destroying my soul, so I am looking for a way to help myself. Thank you so much Emma! Great help!

[@zannaadedigba3936]

I just thank God for you!! You are such a blessing , to share your knowledge . Ty so much

[@judymarkel8029]

Being creative grows my joy muscles

[@athenaheart]

I watch 'Therapy in A Nutshell ' ...adds to my joy 😊

[@rhondabarreiro4545]

Very uplifting, thank you

[@dardar267]

Best advice on the internet! ❤️

[@elainebernarding8495]

Write gratitudes on the bathroom mirror! I love doing that. Great books. All creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. There are 3 books are they are hilarious. Laugh out loud funny. I never read a book twice except Herriot books and the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.

[@trusound170]

You have helped me so much with your videos. Have you ever covered How to cope with someone who irritates you down to your core? Like on a molecular level? Someone you can't escape because married them and the divorce is still a little ways down the road? I find myself feeling near rage at the very presence of this man. When he comes in to the kitchen and starts crashing and banging around, running commentary on everything he is doing I have to grind my teeth to remain silent and not just scream at him. Or when he insists on blasting the tv at some insanely loud level while also watching videos on his phone at some crazy loud level, I just have to leave the house. Etc... How does one diffuse this intense emotional and mental result in the face of that which is inescapable? Have you a video for this? Thank you for all you do for us here!

[@clickclackbadabingbadaboom3738]

Yes this please

[@womanclothedinthesunq7574]

Thank you shared. love from Albuquerque.

[@poolfield2]

What an up lifting video! After seeing one of your videos last December that mentioned a gratitude diary I started doing it and have only missed a couple of days since. It has really helped with my walk through my experience of depression, I’m so much better than I was in December!

[@mamadoom9724]

I’m loving your channel. Thanks so much!

[@beautyamongashes8378]

Oh gosh. Mike Birbiglia reference!!!! You are officially the GOAT!!!

[@zz-ic6vy]

I would like to add tapping! It works for me though meditation didn't work me too.

[@PUAlum]

I loved this! Thank you. And the background duck noises were a great touch. Loved them too! Cheers & blessings.

[@LoveLeighEating23]

I’m so glad I found you this evening! Thank you for these videos!🥰

[@dmvrant]

Thank you. This helps me. I do these things but forget to take time to appreciate them. I am knitting an Aran sweater. A bucket list thing. I finished ths front today, i could only think of what is left to do. I will take some time to appreciate where I am at.

[@DarleneRenee828]

So good. Thanks, Emma. You've been such a blessing over the last year that I've been watching your videos.

[@adarateranroldan]

❤️ the joy checklist

[@kylefernandes2929]

I struggled with meditation until I hired a teacher from the Transcendental Meditation organization to teach me. It was a course and the best money I ever spent. I started in 2009. I'm learning a ton from your videos. Thanks!

[@rrmother3748]

Fabulous idea! Might have to look that up myself. 🙏