It's not unusual for people to have days that are not as cheerful as other days, is it? If your dog dies, you lose a job, your sweetheart breaks up with you, or your best friend moves away are, then a dark cloud might follow you around for a period of time. That dark cloud may even hang around for a long time. However, it might be that you can't even pinpoint why you aren't happy. Or, you know exactly what made you unhappy in the first place, but you realize that the unhappiness is lingering for too long of a time. Whatever the case, from reading some books on finding happiness within yourself to making a point of bringing happiness to others, here are some ideas that might help you.
Buy Books on Finding Happiness Within Yourself - In the past, you have more than likely read books that boost your self-esteem and that help you with things like being more effective in the workplace. Since you're experiencing a period of intense sadness, consider reading books that are based on finding your own "happy place." The authors of these types of books have more than likely experienced great sadness themselves. Perhaps they have been able to raise themselves out of their sad place and they want to share the experiences that helped them to be truly happy, maybe even for the very first time in their life. As you read books on finding happiness within yourself, consider taking notes that will help you set some personal goals. For example, if one of the authors writes about listening to uplifting music, you can write a reminder to yourself to buy music that inspires you and brings you joy.
Make It a Point to Forget Yourself - Those novels and the spiritual books on finding happiness within yourself will more than likely help you to forget yourself and to focus on bringing others happiness. You might find yourself visiting elderly friends, volunteering at an animal shelter, or preparing meals for the homeless. Just as you made of list of goals when you were reading the books on finding happiness within yourself, think of making a list of the blessings that are part of your life. If things don't get better, you can always talk to the ecclesiastic leader at your church or to a professional counselor. They can give you additional advice on how to find happiness in your life.