While you don’t want to hide how you feel all the time, there may be moments or situations when you need to pretend to be happy. Smile and uncross your body to appear open and happy.  Adjust your mood temporarily by listening to upbeat music and finding things to laugh at. When pretending to be happy, make sure that you take care of yourself and have someone to talk to about how you actually feel.

While on in your life. It’s perfectly fine to pretend that you’re doing great.[[Image:Pretend to Be Happy Step 1 Version 3.jpg|center]]

 

#Say that you’re doing great. If you’re talking to someone and they seem judgmental or like they’re prying into your personal life, just say that you’re doing fine. You don’t have to share anything you don’t want to. People who are nosy don’t necessarily need to know what’s going on in your life. It’s perfectly fine to pretend that you’re doing great.[[Image:Pretend to Be Happy Step 1 Version 3.jpg|center]]

#*For example, if you go to family gatherings and get pestered by older family members, say things are great, even if they’re not. Even if you’re sad about things, pretend like life is going okay and don’t say much beyond that.

#*For example, if you go to family gatherings and get pestered by older family members, say things are great, even if they’re not. Even if you’re sad about things, pretend like life is going okay and don’t say much beyond that.

#Change the subject of conversation. If someone is talking about something  you’re uncomfortable with, change the topic of conversation. Excuse yourself for a moment and come back in a bit. Shift the subject of the conversation away to something else without feeling too abrupt.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/26/living/five-ways-to-change-conversation/index.html</ref>[[Image:Pretend to Be Happy Step 2 Version 3.jpg|center]]

#Change the subject of conversation. If someone is talking about something  you’re uncomfortable with, change the topic of conversation. Excuse yourself for a moment and come back in a bit. Shift the subject of the conversation away to something else without feeling too abrupt.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/26/living/five-ways-to-change-conversation/index.html</ref>[[Image:Pretend to Be Happy Step 2 Version 3.jpg|center]]