Will I become happy if I pretend being happy?!?

Answer 1

There is a saying in psychology...fake it 'till you make it. Trying to be happy and see if this can lead somewhere. The answer to your question is this....Maybe. If you are slightly sad sure it will help. Go out with friends, laugh and play and you will see that there is nothing much to worry about. But if you have been sad for a long time, or have other, serious depression symptoms...probably not. Always attempt to keep a positive attitude...that is different than pretending to be happy. Also understand this, true happiness is not the absence of sadness. you can be sad for something and still be a happy person.

Answer 2

Happiness is always 'true and cannot be faked'. If you pretend, you are likely to be exposed, in your own eyes first and then soon thereafter in the eyes of others as well.
A pretender delinks from 'truth' and gets labeled accordingly. However, if you are beginning to learn to be happy and your first lesson is just an exercise called 'pretension', then you can move on and you will go forward to meet the damsel recognized by all as HAPPINESS.
At this stage if you make an effort to retrospect and flash back into your 'pretension stage', you will just laugh at it and would be at your wits end to know the reason for getting into 'pretended happiness' at all. With a robust confidence, now you will say: yes, there is no need to pretend; happiness comes so easy and in its most natural format--have the heart to invite the great guest!

Answer 3

You have heard the cliche, "misery loves company." Well, figure out if the company you keep leaves you in the unhappy zone. Usually you will find a negative source in your life you need to phase out. You then will find happiness but it takes knowledge on how to get there. Some people are oblivious to sadness, I think they are probably self involved and annoying. It is okay to feel negative, sometimes it can be a funny thing. Try to make humor out of a lot of bad situations. Just remember people really don't focus on the good, just look at the tabloids. Some love it when people are miserable so don't give them the pleasure with any negativity. It will drive them crazy, make it a goal and you will see the bad starts going away and the good will find it's way to you. Just walk away when someone becomes negative. Make it a goal of yours and your life will change. Good luck with happiness only you can fix it. Carpe Diem (Seize the day!)

Answer 4

no & never.U will become happy if u pretends te be happy but for a little time & i think that little time of hapiness would put u in a longtimed unhappiness. However if u really wants to b happy then enjoy yourself by watching the beauty of nature and other living beings including animals as they all are creature of God.Help others and those who needs ur help. Do ur work by ur way and follow what ur heart says.During a scientific research a pshycologist has observsd that being happy is easy, just follow what ur Heart says and do what u like wrt to good things & works. U should feel hapiness in urself and ur surroundings ie. feel good & happy in all moments.

Answer 5

Well its better than pretending to be sad. Relax and take a few deep breaths. Maybe you should recall a time in the past when you were happy and think about that. Talk with your friends or someone you trust I found the interaction with others always picks up my day. Good luck and dont worry be happy :)

Answer 6

You'll have a better chance than if you didn't, I think. Putting on the mantle of happiness can cause others to respond to you as to a happy person, thus affecting your psyche differently than if you emitted a sour disposition. Also, you give yourself the opportunity to, how shall I put it, 'feel by proxy' (?) the sensation of a happier self. You'd need to do a number of other things as well, for the experience to become true. For example, read about the psychology of happiness/joy, associate with happy people, avoid negative personalities, be physically active (get your happy chemicals, endorphins, flowing), think positive, pro-active thoughts, etc.
One of the tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous is "Fake It 'Till You Make It". Members must do more than merely fake, or pretend, sobriety for it to become a truth in their lives.

Answer 7

While you need to look at the reasons you are not happy and deal with them.

It has been known to that outlook can change how you feel. If you look for, act, and find positives around you, you will be more positive.

By the same token, if you are not feeling happy but do your best to be cheerful and smile then you will eventually begin to feel it as well.

But it is still important to face and deal with what ever is causing the unhappiness, sometimes we need to sit down for half hour or so let ourselves be mad, or sad, to cry or vent, then let it go.

Then even if you don't feel it yet, act like you are enjoying your life. Eventually you really are.

Answer 8

Maybe, depends if you are trying to be happy in the way of trying to see everything in a positive light or if you are just putting up a smile, but not dealing with your issues.

If you try to look at things(or your problems) in a positive way, this could help you to become happier.

If you try to be happy, by smiling and trying to be happy, although your problems are not solved and you are still unhappy with your problems, then you are not going to be happy.

Answer 9

No, I've tried it and it doesn't work. Happiness comes from the heart and soul and it can't be "faked". A better strategy for you is to focus on all of the positive things in your life. Make a list if you have to and hang it in your room or carry it around in your purse so that you can take it out and look at it from time to time when you start to feel "blue".
Hopefully, you can add these things to your list:
-the gift of life
-family and friends
-people on Yahoo Q&A
-music
-sunrise
-nature
-children's laughter

Good luck to you Princess, and cheer up, okay?? It'll be alright.

Answer 10

Not if you continue to have negative thoughts floating around at the back of your mind, these can linger and cause you to ruminate (roll the thoughts over and over) on how unhappy you really are. Trying to make yourself have a positive outlook on life can work in the long run especailly if you think positively in the morning. Getting out of bed and getting on with things ususally means more gets done and you have less to worry about, especially if pressure and stress are part of your problem.