5 Ways to ‘Fake It Til You Make It’ When You are Feeling Sad

So many of us, myself included, find they have to ‘fake it ’til you make it’ when they are feeling sad.

Life is busy with work, family, friends, pets etc. Who has time to be sad? I know that I don’t.

Unfortunately, it can be very hard to not give in to the sadness, to not let it derail your life.

Luckily there are a few hacks that you can use that will help you ‘fake it ’til you make it’ when you are feeling sad.

#1 — Get out of bed.

This might seem fairly obvious but, for many people, the act of simply getting out of bed when they are depressed is impossible.

The inclination to stay under the covers, in the dark, away from the stimulation of the world is almost irresistible when you are depressed. Bed is comfy and cozy and not going to judge you in any way for how you are feeling.

If you are trapped in your bed, GET OUT OF IT!

People I know who are depressed go to great lengths to stay out of bed when they are feeling sad.

I have known people to take their mattress off the box spring and lean it against the wall. Some people pile their mattresses with books. Others strip the bed of the sheets.