This article was co-authored by Sandra Possing and by How.com.vn staff writer, Jennifer Mueller, JD. Sandra Possing is a life coach, speaker, and entrepreneur based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sandra specializes in one-on-one coaching with a focus on mindset and leadership transformation. Sandra received her coaching training from The Coaches Training Institute and has seven years of life coaching experience. She holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Do you know someone who is feeling sad and you want to help? There are plenty of little things you can do to lift their spirits and help them see the light at the end of the tunnel. At the same time, it's important to recognize that sadness is a valid and necessary emotion. There are many reasons someone might be feeling sad, such as a recent setback or loss. Be there for them if they want to talk and reassure them that their sadness won't last forever. Here, we've gathered some great ideas you can use to spread some happiness.
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- Being sad is different from being depressed. If someone has been persistently sad for more than 2 weeks, encourage them to talk to a mental health professional.[14]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/its-okay-to-feel-sad
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 15 July 2020.
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health/help-emotional-crisis
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 15 July 2020.
- ↑ https://www.arcadia.edu/life-arcadia/campus-services/wellness-services/counseling-services/resources/how-help-friend
- ↑ https://mhanational.org/blog/10-ways-cheer-someone-right-now
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/cultivating-happiness.htm#
- ↑ https://braininjurysvcs.org/5-ways-to-cheer-up-someone-who-is-sick/
- ↑ https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/spend-time-in-nature-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/mood-boosting-power-of-dogs.htm
- ↑ https://mhanational.org/blog/10-ways-cheer-someone-right-now
- ↑ https://braininjurysvcs.org/5-ways-to-cheer-up-someone-who-is-sick/
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 15 July 2020.
- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/its-okay-to-feel-sad
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