Happiness and Joy During Turbulent Times: Susan Damico Of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health On How To Live With Joie De Vivre, Even When It Feels Like The Whole World Is Pulling You Down

Be kind. If you see an opportunity during your day to show kindness, do it. I love the quotes, “No act of kindness is too small,” and “If you want to feel better, go do something nice for someone else.” These acts of kindness can be very small. Consider holding the door for a stranger at the store; smile; say hello; and avoid being too rushed to greet family members and colleagues properly on a daily basis. Always choose kindness.

It sometimes feels like it is so hard to avoid feeling down or depressed these days. Between the sad news coming from world headlines, the impact of the ongoing raging pandemic, and the constant negative messages popping up on social and traditional media, it sometimes feels like the entire world is pulling you down. What do you do to feel happiness and joy during these troubled and turbulent times? In this interview…