At this time of year, many people feel unhappy.
Every summer a psychologist treating people who have symptoms of despair, because, in their own words, “they are not as happy as I would like”. One of the patients, which we’ll call Chris, for example, complains that this year will not be able to go to rest at sea because of financial difficulties, and therefore feels unhappy. And the other, let’s call her Leslie, aware of the level of his misery, when he sees couples on the streets, during concerts and in other public places: she believes that “summer is not for a single woman”.
Some people are sad when they see pictures of a summer vacation their friends in social networks. First, I want to reassure these people: the summer Blues is not a rare disorder, so you are not alone in this matter.
I’m so sick usually recommend not miss the “missed” opportunities of others, and create your own. This includes both personal and professional life. Maybe it is time to return to postponed projects or to clean the closet? If You have a specific goal, photos of friends posted on Facebook, will lose their importance and the position of the friends will become less enviable.
We offer the following 5 tips to overcome the summer Blues:
1. Keep perspective
Remember; no one takes pictures of the difficult moments of his life. This means that the photos posted on social networks only show some happy moments from the lives of your friends, which may be preceded by severe headache, problems in the family or exhausting work. You, too, are such happy moments.
2. Instead of comparing, be grateful
As You can see, happy friends and couples can also be cause for a summer of sadness. When you feel that You creeps jealousy, immediately remember the circumstances of Your life by which You feel happy: maybe it is health, a job which provides the opportunity for self-realization, Hobbies or some kind of relationship.
3. Make your changes
Cause summer Blues can be a feeling of isolation. Sometimes, it seems that without exception, all are having fun except You. But instead of passively watch and envy, you only need to show a little proactive energy and create a kind of entertainment and fun.
First, try to frequently communicate with the people around You. If You don’t like to receive guests at home, you can organize parties or campaigns, with the result that can obtain higher satisfaction. Even if You tight with money, you can arrange for some Board game in the garden, watching a movie at home or a walk in the evening to bring the feeling of happiness.
4. Fill your time with meaning
If scarce financial resources do not allow you to travel to South America or India in the summer you need to fill your free time in any sense. Try to work with any social organization that requires volunteers. It can also bring spiritual satisfaction that others get after spending a week at sea.
5. Be brave
If one of the friends organizes a party or trip, come and ask to take part in them. The answer may be negative, but if you don’t find courage, You may lose your opportunity to have a great time. Even a two-day holiday much more enjoyable than sitting at home.
