How to Be Happy Again (1/3): 4 Habits to be Happier in 1 Month

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

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[@laugt440]

One of my favorite gratitude practice that really works for me is this: everything that you don’t take the time to appreciate today will dissapear tomorrow. In this mindset, you end up being gratefull for the smallest things like the softness of your clothes, the smell of coffee, even the paint color of your wall. It also show me what i want to keep in my life and the things I don’t care about, value or want to change :-) hope it helps someone out there (english is not my first language sry if it was not clear) take care❤️

[@i2250]

No need to apologise, you wrote perfectly :)

[@indigoblue4791]

I love that. 😊💗

[@Ana-cb2wb]

Good One🎀

[@joanryan2242]

Lovely..thank you!💕

[@Lizzyliz1111]

Beautiful. I will incorporate this into my gratitude practice 💕

[@mariamnader2016]

🌸The habits to be happy 😄 1. Look for the good : *gratitude *3 good things exercise 2. Serve and connect with others 3. Slow down nd savor every moment: *take a picture of something beautiful 4. Laughter

[@AlannaKingrose]

So glad you mentioned this. I've been doing the 3 good things exercise for close to 3 years now, in addition to trying to stick to a 30-day goal to start, and it's ok if I miss a day, I just restart the count on Day1, and again try to hit 30 days. But 3 good things is so little, it's one of the easiest habits I have that has made the biggest difference in my life. I recommend it to anyone of my friends that feel like they might need a little bit more daily happiness!! :) I call it my "Good Job Journal" with subtext ("only good things")

[@mariamnader2016]

@@PaleOpal21 u r welcome 🌸

[@marthaduran6010]

❤THANK YOU❤

[@f_rrah]

How to cure depression..?

[@debbieoaldon8332]

Thank you for this!!

[@liasid]

When you talked about being grateful for zippers it made me laugh and I felt Genuinely positive for the first time in a long time. And then I started ugly crying. But in a good way. Now I actually feel a lot lighter. I can't believe zippers is what helped to break me out of that fog but hey whatever works. The world is a funny place. And for anyone else who needs to hear it: you never know what's going to help you feel better. Just keep going! For the zippers!

[@joedominguez8064]

I struggled with depression since my youth. I still do, but one of the big turning points to me getting more of a handle on it was beginning to work at Humane Society of Charlotte as an animal care associate and eventually adoption counselor. Caring for other beings can really bring you outside of yourself and help you find more joy

[@Lovetwou]

EHELPING SHELTER RESCUE KITTYS N DOGS IS THE MOST REWARDING TO GIVE LIFE HAPPINESS TO THESE SUFFERING FURBABIES IS A BLESSING. PLEASE DONATE HELP OUT WALK THE DOGGIES U CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

[@survivor1313]

“Dishes are patient.” - Emma McAdam I love this!!! It’s so true. The things that feel urgent sometimes are just not as important as our kids/family or other relationships.

[@lynettelink315]

My mom would always say to me whenever I was upset about not getting the dishes done, "it's okay, they'll be there tomorrow" lol and this would always make me feel better!

[@frannyleyden7988]

@@lynettelink315 my mom said that too. Keeps things in perspective.

[@kg9105]

@@lynettelink315 my mom is the opposite and stresses me out when I don't do the dishes

[@inthedougout301]

Do I have permission to tell me wife this? lol ... I will let you know how it goes.

[@al19700212]

So guilty of this try to fit as much in as possible

[@stacirenee4122]

This video has validated my efforts to engage more with people. I am PAINFULLY shy and an extreme introvert. In the last month I have literally forced myself to participate in at least one activity a week involving people that I have no choice but to have a conversation with. It has helped me so much and I’m starting to have less anxiety when I know I have to talk to people and I’m beginning to look forward to it. Even baby steps matter.

[@fastfrankblack]

She’s such a great presenter. Amazing that this is available for free on KZbin; it would never have been on TV ❤️

[@christacoffen7871]

What?

[@deliamason7844]

😂

[@lisamacdonald8579]

I know what you mean!! I agree:)

[@HappyAtHomeGirl]

Gosh … just what I needed. As a very anxious introvert it’s easier to hide away but you are right about needing people. Wonderful video God bless x

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Me too.

[@hplifestylelessonsandfun9131]

Same. But people need people.

[@Tamietwist]

I need money more 😂

[@jackieconrad4500]

Congratulations on your pregnancy. I totally agree with everything you say. My son has a heart condition and autism. He has started senior school (UK) and his anxiety levels have gone through the roof and is now having suicidal thoughts and hearing voices. I am looking at home schooling him, but being a single parent and running my own gardening business, this is going to be tricky, but I can do it. I always look at the positives. We have a roof over our heads, we have food in the cupboard, we have loads of great friends and family. We both have the same sense of humour and laugh at the same things. We both love the water and swimming under it and we love each other. He's at his Dad's today, so i'm going to the gym, that's my me time. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

With all the depression and suffering in the world she decides to bring another baby into this cruel world ‼️ 🤦‍♀️

[@Toni_Snark]

@@SUGAR_XYLER Another baby to bring some light and happiness and make the world a little less cruel. And it's her prerogative. We need to do our parts to make the world a better place, my darling girl. You have a part, too!

[@yasminevine]

Sending prayers and light for you and your son.

[@jennyweyman3039]

Keep going with your son! Our son with ASD has his first full time job at age 33. He is happy and needed. Keep encouraging his passions and he may work in that field one day. Our was into computers, web design, music +sound engineering, IT. Did better in adult education than high school. Volunteered at 2 community radio stations to get skills and contacts.b Now works for a TV network.

[@feanorian21maglor38]

Keep going, and pat yourself on the back for doing a great job being his mum. You sound like you're doing brilliantly. My 31-year old autistic daughter is happily married now, has her own home and a job. I'd never have thought it. It's wonderful you have supportive friends and family, I'd not have managed without them.

[@sarac.3259]

I couldn't agree more re gratitude. With what is going on lately, I could feel myself slipping into that sense of dread (like a cloud when you wake up), that so much is wrong in the world. That doesn't help anyone. Am now trying to consciously appreciate a hot shower, being served in a shop or cafe etc, also noticing what is around you - clouds, birds, leaves on trees.

[@donnacostarella4241]

Everything you said I’ve been practicing omg it changed my life in a way I never imagined. I deal with chronic illness daily at one time I was so bad I wanted to die. Than I had a moment when I realized I had another choice and it was to change how I thought. Calm down my anxiety. Sap the negative thoughts right away. Laugh look at funny videos. Laughter really is the best medicine. I do random acts of kindness and did same thing you did. That makes me happier than anything I could ever buy for me. Like you I smile. Gratitude is very important. Did “ the magic “ 28 days of gratitude I loved it it was like a scavenger hunt for gratitude. I couldn’t wait for the next chapter. The law of attraction like attracts like. What you focus on gets bigger. Our brains are plastic we can refrain our brains. It works. Thank You for your videos. I share them with those I help and for me that is my happiness helping others just as you mentioned. It works ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@renorrc7222]

Connection, serving others, relationships... sounds like church! Proof going to church is good for you.

[@lakishagoldsberry5246]

Amen 🙏🏿 and absolutely 💯 If God word says it, it's foundational for sure and our guide 🙏🏿

[@jeebuskryst9388]

It's really not.

[@frankducett9]

12 weeks working at an orphanage in Tanzania had an amazing effect on my gratitude. Thanks.

[@garydelgaudio5364]

I believe gratitude an reaching out or helping someone goes along way,,staying away from the past is huge ,thx Emma.sooo helpful!

[@lisagill3561]

Omg as a Taiwanese person I was not expecting the mention of my country, and that absolutely gave me so much joy. Thank you so much. I am grateful for this

[@davidwhitcher1972]

My gratitude never expands beyond the few things i see as positive, my wife, dog, sunshine. I don't feel anything when helping others. I only do it as a social obligation.

[@beautyamongashes8378]

I remember being pregnant with my 5th baby and how he got the hiccups inside my belly every night at dinner time. I decided to try to associate my “panic tummy rumble” to the memory of his hiccups and it automatically helped me get out of the symptom, anxiety, symptom, panic cycle. Thank you so much for your hard work in this field and for your willingness to share with us all so graciously. You are a gem and a light Emma! ♥️

[@indigoblue4791]

Agreed, Emma is a genuine light. She has a wonderful energy I enjoy watching her so much. 😊

[@connieammerman8302]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this. I have “painful bladder syndrome” and when I Feel that familiar twinge of pain come on it immediately triggers anxiety and thoughts of “oh no not another two week dealing with this pain again” which causes more pain from being anxious. I’m going to try your idea of remembering when I was pregnant with my babies and how it felt when they would kick my bladder rather than going to the negative. 💕

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

You should change your name to Fertile myrtle ....5 kids,wtf 🤦‍♀️

[@pixiedust6630]

​@@SUGAR_XYLER There are people with 12 kids lmao. If you can take care and provide for the kids I say go for it😁

[@mdiamond221]

I know this is over a year old, but your comment made me focus on something that always makes me happy! I was lucky enough to have my first and only child two weeks before I turned 40. Every night around 7pm there were hiccups and it made me laugh every day. He’s 16 1/2 now, so memories like this help me get through the difficult teenage years.

[@fernkitten]

Shifting one's perspective, finding the silver lining, acknowledging that desirable emotions are just as valid as the undesirable ones, and we have to be grateful for emotions because they help us.

[@baigmahjabeen3338]

Each time I get stuck, you are the energy that pushes me to stand up and learn how to live it.❤❤❤

[@rosemaryclarke2348]

I love the idea of letting the family around the table talk about the great things in their day; so many times mealtimes are for rowing it belittling and that's bad.

[@sigurdsonb5015]

I am grateful for you Emma. I journal every morning now, I process my dreams and follow the memories that haunt me embracing them and find such beauty and wisdom inside things i used to try to push away. ACT , and your help is getting me back on track ….Blessings Emma I feel blessed by your help.

[@chandranelson2772]

I really appreciate this. I’ve been telling people, including my psychiatrist and therapist, that there needs to be more than just gratitude journals and noticing the moments to be happy. That there needs to be something to teach people who have been depressed all of their lives, who are now on meds that work, to even understand what the hell happiness is and what it feels like. This actually helped a bit more. I am certainly looking forward to the next one.

[@myoldmanbaby]

[@tinaperez7393]

Hi - I don't know if you've already hears about this or if you've tried it, etc. But a famous 20th century psychologist (and repeated and quoted by Stephen Covey I'm his books) said - and I agree with - that happiness comes from the pursuit of a worthy and meaningful goal. Probably feeling like or actually makes me making actual progress toward to that goal as well. But something I've noticed in my life is that I, and I believe people in general, need something meaningful to them and that positively excites them to look forward to and work toward. Basically, people need something to look forward to and work toward. I did this instinctively once by deciding I wanted to train for and run a marathon in a beautiful northwoods location (making a mini vacation out of it), I actually started out with the goal of training for and doing the Hawaii Ironman - so I could combine a challenge and goal with a vacation too to a place I always wanted to visit (so started with training amd running a marathon). This was actually reactionary to a desk job I hated with no windows and too many long hours and I could've done better things than the marathon project for my health, fitness, financial and career goals, but it WAS a great experience in pure goal setting and did get me outside. But my point is that I don't know, maybe you have things to work toward and look forward to already but if not, maybe consider that idea.

[@veronicacobb8691]

Great response…. Sending lots of loving and positive mojo your way!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

Totally agree.

[@louern123]

Watching hundreds of cancer journeys on KZbin and seeing them be positive, has brought so much gratitude to my life

[@supersquirrel6792]

Thanks!

[@medhachakraborty7474]

Let me start right now itself. I am really thankful to you for making such amazing videos. You are a boon to humanity. Each video you make goes a long way in instilling confidence and trust in people like us . I am thankful to have explored this channel 💐💞🌈 People like you make this world happy and beautiful 💘❤️

[@Implosion-Gaming]

These videos help me so much with my anxiety and honestly even figuring out my adhd as well which causes major issues with everything.

[@Anna-tz5em]

Thank you for the video. When you talked about that truthful fact that to make others feel good makes you happy, it made me thing about something that a dear friends often says: What you give to others you give it to yourself, what you don't give to others you take it away from yourself. Happy life for all 🌸

[@שמוליקנאמן]

im so hapy bc of her cuz she make me happy

[@kathyannk]

There’s nothing more important in life than constantly nurturing and validating our children emotionally. Dishes shmishes! Congratulations on your pregnancy! And thank you!

[@mohansequeira3236]

REally helped me a lot...i feel low sometimes for no reason...yes I live alone due to certain issues in life...but generally keep myself happy with yoga and walking...even then sometimes i feel low...and today i hit upon this video..immediately started writing good things of today...made me feel better...Thanks a lot...stay blessed

[@theresajones8367]

It makes me feel happy to see your books arranged by color!

[@intigniadickey2224]

I've always found joy in serving/helping others. That feeling can last for days knowing that I did something good for someone. I don't need to know the person. Just see a need and fill it.

[@ChristieWilkes]

“Dishes are patient.” A lil wisdom nugget I will remember forever. Thank you

[@jan3718]

Hi Emma, good videos today! Just saw a movie with Reverend Desmond Tutu, and he said or quoted something that I've begun to use that helps me... "You can have Heaven on Earth, or Hell on Earth. CHOOSE! The CHOICE IS OURS! SO CHOOSE! Congratulations on your pregnancy and next baby too! Thank you ❤️

[@CT1010101]

The 3 good things thing really hit me. I'm having compassion fatigue caring for a sick relative. I feel awful that I'm so frustrated with her when she can't help being sick. It just really hit me that I'm still helping her a lot, even if mentally I have a decent amount of negative thoughts about it. I'm going to try to focus more on how I am helping, and less on how I wish I didn't have to.

[@Rizko505]

That writing things down that are positive at each day really works! At first i found it kinda silly but yeah it absolutely noticed not only a change in my daily mood, but also i started just seeing things much more positive

[@charlottetaylor4471]

You clearly don't suffer from serious mental health problems then.

[@LateBoomer1964]

Years from now when your daughter remembers this moment all she will remember is your warm hug and the look in your eyes when you told her you loved her. She won't remember the dirty dishes or the laundry. And if she does she will associate them with positive emotions rather than negative. :) Thanks for reminding me to find joy in the little things again.

[@rosemaryclarke2348]

What lovely ideas! Cleaning something helps too e.g. cleaning a cupboard and planning to put blankets in it, cleaning up the floor and making the room better. Helping others has kept me going through all of my bad traumas, it makes me feel warm inside.

[@hilarykey8189]

So glad You Tube brings you up on my algorithm! Thank you 🙏

[@sami59165]

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[@anniefrickey]

This link leads to a bogus ad 😒

[@anonymouscitizen123]

I am grateful for having a job,supporting managers,have a place to live,I did homework,i am happy with parents

[@DezzieYT]

Your opening felt like you were reading my mind or peering into my life. I've been dealing with similar struggles for the past several months that really came to a head recently. It's a relief knowing I'm not alone. Thank you. I'm grateful for your videos.

[@afrinakhanam4696]

Just watching this video makes my day. Thank you.

[@choosetolivefree]

No, the gratitude thing is quite magical. I've been intensely sad my entire life basically. About 9 months ago I started doing the writing 3 things I was grateful for. I also meditated on the idea that I would unconsciously notice things I am grateful for throughout my day. And, that whenever I find myself feeling sad or negative, to immediately start thinking of things I have to be grateful for, instead. Within 3 months of consistently doing these exercises, my life was already in the process of absolutely transforming in so many ways. It's been another 6 months since then. And I keep flying higher and higher. Happiness is 100% something you can learn, although there are other pieces to happiness, such as knowing that your soul desires something of you, you must do it. For me, for example, I spent about 3 years at 230 pounds. But I love soccer and skateboarding with all my heart, and my soul will absolutely not allow me to remain overweight. So, I'm down to 163 thus far, and very muscular, it feels great, and I'm glad my soul would not allow me to do otherwise. Yea, it's a lot of work to begin with, if you're like me and you were raised to only see the dark things, it's not easy. It's actual work. It takes persistence to change habits. But human beings are very much programmable. You can change your likes or dislikes, you can change the way you eat, the way you think, anything. Your feelings will follow your repeated actions. The gym sucks as first, when you're 230 pounds of fat. But you just keep doing it regardless of your feelings. And eventually, you begin to love it. It gets easier. You've lost fat and gained muscle. You're getting strong, and building physical endurance. Now you enjoy it. Your feelings will follow your repeated actions, simple as that. I truly feel bad for the people that don't understand that happiness is in fact as simple as choosing it. I've had conversations with actual therapists here on KZbin that truly believe happiness isn't a choice, and that's scary there are people out there feeding people that lie.

[@zahrasattari8738]

I loved your zipper example:) I've been struggling with immense (physical) pain recently.. After getting passed the initial shock I decided to not let the pain paralise me and through internet (and not really the healthcare system's help) found my way back to getting decent night sleep within a couple months.. this last couple weeks every morning that I woke up more or less pain free and just the reminder that I was able to have a decent night sleep gave me the biggest smile to start my day.. It IS miraculous to have hot running water available!

[@mmitkova1]

I love the new focus on the positive and the good, we need more of that

[@kirstenvzumba9246]

ZUMBA CLASS!!! YESSSS!! I'm a Zumba instructor and taking or teaching Zumba brings me SO much happiness!! It's fitness, creativity, enjoying music and socializing!! It hits a lot of happiness triggers in one fell swoop! 😁😁❤❤❤

[@danielm.4346]

Listening to You, hearing your voice, having the benefit of being connected to who You are, make me feel better.

[@helenlydon678]

I'm grateful for the hot custard in my bowl, I'm grateful for good windows and I'm grateful for discovering Chris Haugen on this chanel. I don't know why youtube keeps bringing me here but I'm grateful for the company - that's 4 reasons to be cheerful just for today, thank you x

[@alexandraclark5334]

Thank you for another great video. Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! Wish you the best always!

[@caspher_cipher5813]

This video really helped me a lot, I've been through a lot of negative things in my life, and being happy and thankful of little things is just such a good feeling. Thank you for this video :)

[@thressagambrell2872]

You are amazing! The way you explain things is with such simplicity that I get it! I have found you in a time in my life that I was ready to give up.I felt my life had no meaning or purpose.I'm 63 and just retired.I was ready to just close up and just exist.Thank you Emma for taking time to care about others.I love you.

[@rubyjulivre1136]

Congrats on your pregnancy! You've been my happy pills, hope you get more than what you give ❤️

[@juangarcia6473]

first 15 seconds and i’ve been called tf out, i’ve been overeating, getting high, and distracting myself with video games to numb out and get away from the feelings I don’t want to face, it happens every time i cycle into depression, i lose presence and stop feeling gratitude among other things

[@anner.413]

I started making an effort to listen to funny and positive music instead only to Leonard Cohen - I love Leonard Cohen and no disrespect to the genius artist - but it is actually much more fun to wake up in the morning having "Happy" in your head instead of "You want it darker" 😊 So yes, from my side I can totally understand what you are saying and for me this absolutely works. It makes me a more positive person.

[@OurgasmComrade]

I'm in a similar boat but instead of happy pop songs I like more upbeat instrumental groovy stuff. My brain can be sensitive to overly happy stuff so I have to ramp it up over time haha

[@globalana8951]

I live in france and I think the Americans are super generous and super positive , investors in charities and even putting out this helpful video. This may be the only point of disagreement on your awesome content.

[@ruthforsey3940]

Absolutely ❤️ all your suggestions and wish there was KZbin when I was raising my beautiful children 🙏. I am most grateful for discovering you! 🌹

[@ThaMobstarr]

Thank you Emma for making videos even through pregnancy! I feel super down sometimes in the morning and watching a video of yours always makes my mood go up. I really appreciate all the work you have done for us here. I am so grateful to have found your channel. You are awesome, Emma! ♥️

[@nightcat569]

My anxiety had gotten better it's still there but it doesn't affect my life as Much thank you for your videos 💕

[@mamacitazfuentes8755]

Hi my anxiety has gotten worse I’m constantly getting Panic attacks now 😞do you have any tips I’m desperate

[@alanwilson2897]

@@mamacitazfuentes8755 watch her video on reducing anxiety. I also use qigong to ad balance. Its a difficult thing to overcome and no I haven't got over it especially at night trying to sleep but it does help. Good luck

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@alanwilson2897 she lost me when she said she was pregnant ‼️I guess she enjoys overpopulating the world....she needs better hobbies !

[@alanwilson2897]

@@SUGAR_XYLER Its a personal choice IMHO. I'm not going to judge. She is trying help people help themselves and I thank her.

[@nightcat569]

@@mamacitazfuentes8755 changed my daily routine: _healthy foods and water . _Spending more time with family and friends for reassurance . _Magnisum vitman. _Talking to a psychologist (only went once but it was nice to have someone validating my issue ) and talk about what was the reason or reasons it was happening . _Don't get scared of Ur symptoms so Ur system understand there is no threat.

[@donnaheun4151]

Thank you for these tips. They are all so good. Being grateful for the "little" things and spending more time with our children. Our youngest son, when he was 11 years old gave me a little plaque that still hangs on my wall. It says, "Good moms have dirty ovens, sticky floors and happy kids."

[@kate3460]

Thank you for the great ideas!

[@amypola5903]

I love what you're doing with your kids. Ill be watching this video again Im sure. In the last few weeks my car was totalled and I moved, to a place that needs a lot of work its a bit of a slum, for more than its worth, and since I did delivery, lost my job because the insurance says my rideshare endorsement was vehicle specific. There have been a ton of blessings, but still its difficult. Today is full body inflammation and a very late start to a full day. I try to repeat gratitude in prayer often as I go about things. One thing also is that I decide on what I can do, work the problem. Like the new bathroom has mold in it that I didn't notice when I came to see the place. So every time im in the shower that barely has water pressure Im going to scrub a patch of wall. Lease is only 4 months, but I can't abide mold. I already washed the walls in my room. And Im not sitting here hating how dirty this place is, I did something about it. Feeling helpless and like I just have to accept bad environments is not something I do anymore. There was a bad vibe lets say in my mission apartment, I washed the walls there too. It changes the spirit of a place. Here Ive already seen bugs, so Im spraying the screens, the windows that have them, with pinesol hoping the pine oil will deter them. Many don't like peppermint oil either. What can I do rather than just accept a bad situation helps my mood, i suppose it could be a good thing I did that day. But also preparing to get out of it is another. On another note, Helen Keller in her own biography described how deaf and blind at age 5 she put away her own laundry. She had someone with her if I recall right. Many people just want their kids to just go do things, but they either don't know how sufficiently, or its associated with something negative and they don't want to, or subconsciously have resistance to it being negative. Even though I don't have kids, I know doing the chores with kids creates a positive experience as they learn it, and that they can learn it at very young ages. Do it with them, teach them how it's done, they and you get that sense of connection, they have a positive neural connection for the rest of their lives and the thing is easy to do. Dishes? Bins with water at their height. They learn to clean off dishes after dinner themselves and load into dishwasher, or rinse and dry. Anyway, something Helen Keller, and brain science taught me.

[@jypnotic]

"Dishes are patient" may be a quote to save my life! My boyfriend and I moved into our first apartment where we don't share a common area with other people. When we first got here, I stressed getting dishes done and started argument after argument because of my anxiety of ensuring everything was neat. Now I've come to learn that the dishes aren't going anywhere, but my relationship with my boyfriend can always grow. Those dishes aren't listening to my problems, comforting me, or doing anything that my human partner does. Thank you for giving me my new mantra when I feel let material things overcome real human connection!

[@raquellefloch5805]

Holy Moly....she's Amazing! The world needs more people like this !!! Thank you... for all that you do !

[@tallchick1966]

Thank you! My 85 year old dad is suffering from some severe physical ailments that will likely never improve and has just had to move into a retirement home and can no longer drive. All at once. He is so depressed and we don’t know how to help him. He has decided there is no joy to be had. It breaks our hearts and also makes him very hard to be around. I hope we can watch some of these together. Grateful for you.

[@tanufernando1348]

Gratitude gratitude gratitude it is. The more grateful I have become the more opportunities of gratitude seem to crop up in my life. The power of positive thinking. Thank you!

[@HealthyGoddess]

My problem with that is doing nice things for other people stops feeling good after a while when you realize no one does anything nice for you and it doesn't make me feel good.

[@Lsy955]

my gratitude journal today includes watching your videos to know that actually life's not that bad when I smile a little. thank you for your work.

[@farahmahrinnivrita9948]

Your videos help me a lot. Thanks for making these insightful videos.

[@meganh5948]

This is a great video. I’ve told my husband and I just want to be happy again….feeling like I have lost myself. He had said the same thing write down what you are grateful for everyday. I also tend to be “on the go” all the time. I never take the time to enjoy the moment.

[@mariawilliams7264]

I love watching videos like this and for a few minutes feeling like there is hope. Deep down, I feel like some of us are born and/or raised such that we will never be truly happy, no matter what we do.

[@darykinnaman2319]

I have altered my diet and exercise routine. I pay attention to nutrition and supplements with a positive, grateful frame of mind. I grew up poor, and I appreciate everything I have. I used to be depressed and my Medical Doctor wanted me to see a psychiatrist. I did everything on my own. Doctor, I love your videos, thank you.

[@PinkOgunFreda]

This videoo is perfect timing !!! i've been feeling apathetic all winter!!

[@anatzamberg7471]

Loved that you pay for the lady. So kind of you.

[@raginirawat1915]

Ohhh.. yeah.. I practice gratitude everyday. Every early morning when I see the sun I bow down & thank the sun god (as per Hindu mythology ) for everything that I have and asks him to bless me w/ more strength & valour & in evening when I see the moon.. I again thanks the moon god & asks him to bless me w/ peace and calmness. [So I just use these heavenly bodies as my daily reminder instead of phones apps to practice gratitude : ) ] And congratulations!!! now that you're soon going to welcome another member in your family. Sending lots of love from India. :)

[@katarzynaludwikakowalczyk-8232]

Emma, I have discovered your channel today, and I love it! Your proffesionalism, warmth and gentle charisma make want to become a permanent listener. Thank you for the helpful tips.

[@Discoboy]

Already relating to this so much in the 1st minute, used to be happy and not think and deep stuff now everything is weird and I don’t know what to do with my life anymore

[@carmellasidwell3809]

Thank you so much for this !!!! You are so uplifting!

[@blazejbch]

For me gratitude has to be natural. I used to be a guy who never says nice little things. But I learned that I actually enjoy telling them and it brings me closer to other people. And I'm not talking anything like fake compliments. I mean learning to see the good aspects of live.

[@noonevincecarterfan]

I am grateful for the amazing people around me - family, friends, social circle. Grateful for living in this modern day and age with so many posibilities that people didn't have generations back. Grateful for being young, healthy and fit. Grateful for my career, doing exactly what I love and learning new things every day, which can benefit other people.

[@charlottetaylor4471]

I don't believe you, otherwise you wouldn't be here looking at mental health/trauma videos.

[@elizabethsummermeado]

You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Your videos have blessed me SO much! You exhibit the love of Jesus. Thank you ❤

[@aleniaharris5249]

Just wanted to let you know that your videos have been very helpful to me. Keep up the good work!

[@sind77]

I love these ideas! I do have so much to be grateful for! Also a few things that my Mr. and I like to do is take a drive away from the county where we live in southern Ontario Canada. As you drive along lake Erie there are amazing road side stands in summer with delicious fruit vegetables and baked goods. We like to put in a 20 dollar bill instead of the small amount they ask for. When we go to a drive thru for coffee we pay for the order behind us! It feels good to be kind to others even if you don't know them!

[@shonaban474]

Dear Emma, Congratulations on your pregnancy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news with us! I have been a fan of your videos for several years and find them extremely helpful and reassuring. I've always appreciated your sincerity. Thank you so much and warm wishes to you and all your family. Shona x

[@davidmenke7552]

OMG I looove at the 6.10 mark where you say "If you didn't know, I'm pregnant right now" and you said in the most exhausted and over it tone it made me lol!!! I dunno when this video came out, but I hope you're feeling better these days and with an extra person to the family! Love the channel :)

[@jimcrants7517]

The thing about algorithms giving you more of whatever you engage with is both a good analogy for how your brain prioritizes things and a good thing to remember about algorithms.

[@lauraparker3939]

I'm grateful for this channel !!!! This is making a big difference for me!!

[@aylinbilgin431]

You are the best therapist ever !

[@debbiesivertson817]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️ Excellent advice and user friendly! So needed this. ❤️ Love back to you!

[@frogprincessss]

With millions who lost their lives since the pandemic started, it's a great to start with being grateful to be alive.

[@karl-heinzbickelhaupt3669]

I live in the UK and it Emma is right, there is a lot of emphasis here on buying stuff to make you happier. One of my friends in Malaysia gave away $200,000 (money she could afford to donate, but she's not a millionaire by any stretch of the imagination) and she said it was empowering, energy inducing and even fun! But in Asian culture, this is expected. Food for thought.

[@KinoHermesJourney]

I am chronically ill and unemployed on benefits so I can't possibly afford to donate that kind of money, and there are many people in the UK living in terrible poverty now as a result of terrible right-wing economic policies (this is not a blanket demonisation of everyone who's not super left wing but what the government in my country is doing is really really hurting the homeless, low waged workers, disabled people and so on and also making it harder for people in abusive relationships to leave bcuz there is less funding for refuges the list goes on). In addition to that I firmly believe self-care (and I don't mean that as a euphemism for things that are often more for the benefit of others like looking pretty or showering and brushing your teeth very frequently, I mean actually doing things just for you/primarily for you) is an important and needed part of life, we don't only exist to serve others... however because I already have a lot of nice stuff and also for reasons to do with workers' rights and environmental concerns I am trying to buy less (also to try and buy from businesses that are at least somewhat less iffy than the likes of Amazon more often such as small local bookshops, etc., when I do buy myself something nice) and I have given more money to charity this year and I am glad that I can focus more on ways of doing nice things for myself that are not just constantly buying myself things bcuz for sure that was getting to feel rather empty and pointless like I've cut back on online window shopping as well cuz even if I don't buy anything I'd rather not be so focused on that kind of consumerist stuff, and also have more money to give to help others as a result :) I find the way we are being conditioned to buy so much from such a young age upsetting at this point tbh I don't look down on people who enjoy shopping but there's so much more to life than just buying buying buying. Thankyou Emma for this video :)

[@BratKatUzar]

This is not directly related to this video.. but I wanted to let you know about something that is happening tonight. I am having an anxiety/panic attack. It's not really bad, thank God. But I feel extremely uneasy and restless and afraid of the horrible things that might happen. I remembered something you said in one of your videos about anxiety. You said to try not to fight your attack, but rather acknowledge it and let it take its course. I remembered that tonight as I recognized I felt very anxious and worried. So I've been keeping busy getting things done around the house that need to get done, but realizing that I'm anxious, but that's okay. It will pass. And I will live to see tomorrow as I always do. So thank you for that advice to ride out the attack and not to rush it or fight it. This is a bit of a longer attack but I am working through it and it feels less serious than usual.

[@lloydobrienjr3455]

Thank you Special Lady! This was an especially good program for me! Love you!

[@betho.3542]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! Thank you, Emma!!!! This video put a much needed smile on my face!

[@Sketchbook999]

I am commenting BEFORE watching the video::: Ways to be happy 1- STOP carring about what others think of you- it's non of your business- most of them down even like themselves. 2- STOP lending people money 3- STOP buying things that u won use in a months time 4- never allow others to use you- your body is your TEMPLE 5- never tell your secrets to anyone- may be used against u- after a breakup. 6- do what gives you JOY

[@ilax4244]

Excellent advice, I have heard all these healthy tips before. .. but when something goes wrong or I don't feel appreciated that becomes my focus.. And I stop striving to be happy. I'm going to listen to your video again and again. I loved your caring message. God bless you and your family.

[@DreamGirl650]

I’m always grateful I have a bed and a warm place to lay my head at night.

[@paperchain1239]

Yes so do I.

[@yipirinya1]

You are amazing. I’ve worked in mental health. Your motivation to helping others is genuine and may you and your family be blessed.

[@clb1389]

I started using Day One A couple of weeks ago. I absolutely love it.. I've started using voice to text journaling and I journal all through the day. It has been amazing, doing journaling and other things ice implemented eaxh day, has really helped my mood and outlook. I LOVE your channel. I've watched dozens since finding your channel weeks ago. God Bless you and thank you for all you do for me and millions of others. ❤