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If you find it difficult to find moments of joy or think of yourself as too serious, consider trying these strategies.

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Focus on the good

Yes, your flight was delayed, and you may be late for that meeting, but perhaps you spent more time with your family because of it.

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“Focusing on the unexpected benefits rather than the outcome can make a big difference,” Bernstein says.

Ask yourself: “Will this matter 5 years from now?”

While life does have serious moments, there’s a lot we can let go of and accept for what it is.

“Remembering the idea that if something won’t matter 5 years from now, don’t spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it can be a helpful approach,” Bernstein explains.

Recognize and appreciate joyful moments

Think about the times when things didn’t turn out the way you planned but you adapted.

Remember that you’re not alone

Keep in mind that no one else has life figured out any better than you.

“You weren’t given an instruction manual, and you can only do the best you can with the information you had at the time,” Bernstein says. “So, don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re a work in progress.”

Identify your negative thinking patterns

Remember that thoughts aren’t facts.

“Identify and challenge your negative rumination cycles that are on repeat,” Wolkin says. “What are you preoccupied with and what cognitive distortions might be getting in the way of thinking more accurately?”

Don’t engage in comparison

Comparison can lead to feelings of unworthiness.

“Comparing ourselves to others steals any semblance of joy, as we start to live life as if it’s a race and become too serious about acquiring things and people that don’t actually accentuate our life,” Wolkin says.

Create a toolbox of coping skills for times that feel stressful

While stress is inevitable, it’s how you respond to it that matters.

“When we’re stressed, we tend to take life too seriously,” Wolkin explains.

“If we’re chronically stressed, we’re at risk for mental health challenges, high blood pressure, and so on. Try taking a nature walk, engage in a mindfulness practice, or start journaling.”

Ditch the perfectionistic thinking

Setbacks will happen, but trying to be perfect can make the setbacks seem more overwhelming.

“Embracing your perfectly imperfect human self can help release a lot of pressure to live up to unreachable expectations,” Wolkin explains. “It’s OK to make mistakes, and making them doesn’t mean you’re not enough.”

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