How to Be Sad With Bestselling Author Helen Russell

Meet Helen Russell

Helen Russell is a bestselling author andhappinessresearcher.

In it, she shares her experience withgrief and sadness.

She shares science-backed strategies for coping with sad feelings.

Helen Russell

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Helen is no stranger to grief and loss.

She lost her sister when she was a child, and her parents divorced.

She grew up to become fascinated by happiness.

This experience allowed her to write her book, “The Year of Living Danishly.”

She continues to teach others what she learned along the way about happinessas well as sadness.

She makes it clear that mental strength isnt measured by how happy you feel.

Instead, living your best life involves allowing yourself to embrace sad feelings sometimes, too.

It can help you honor something youve lost.

And it can help you recognize changes you want to make in your life.

you’ve got the option to learn skills to tolerate and manage sad feelings in a healthy way.

Coping strategies might include things like reading a book, listening to music, or going for a walk.

Sadness is not the same as depression.

Depression is a longer-lasting mental health issue that can interfere with daily functioning.

Depression isnt a sign of weakness, however.

you’re able to still be mentally strong and experience depression.

If you think you may have depression,seek professional help.

Therapy, medication, or a combination of both may help you feel better.

Sadness is a temporary emotion that can be awakening.

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