When you feel happy, let it show on your face! Smiling not only shows others that you are happy, but can cheer other people up, too. Further, smiling can also make you feel more cheerful yourself. Use your body to show your cheerfulness. Avoid slouching, as this can make you look tired or unhappy. Keep your posture open and relaxed. Open body language means not crossing your arms or legs. Keep your feet pointed toward the person you are talking to. Relaxed body language means keeping your muscles relaxed, especially your arms and hands. They should hang loosely at your sides. People can often tell when your muscles are tense. Use your tone of voice, speech cadence, and words to communicate your cheerfulness. Specifically: Vary your tone of voice and avoid speaking in a monotone. Speak quickly (but not so quickly that you are difficult to understand). Use positive words like "love" and "great." Be positive and talk about others, not just yourself. Be outgoing, and if you see someone who looks like they need a friend, try to be that friend. Say hello to people you don't know, and be open if they want to talk to you. Compliment people and make other nice gestures, like bringing food to a gathering to share with others. Try to include new people in your activities and social circle, especially if they seem in need of a friend. For example, imagine someone new has joined your class or workplace who has moved from far away. You might invite him or her to have lunch with you and your friends. Chances are, this person doesn't know many people in the area yet and will really appreciate you reaching out to them.
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One-sentence summary -- Smile. Use body language. Speak cheerfully. Be friendly.

If your dog is behaving in an unusual manner, it is wise to get them checked out by a vet. There is often a cross over in symptoms between depression and sickness, and it is not always easy to tell the difference because both sick and depressed dogs tend to be off their food, and are reluctant to exercise. A healthy dog is unlikely to become depressed for no reason, therefore it is helpful to know if a recent event has impacted your dog's mental well-being. Dogs are routine driven, so the most common trigger for canine depression is a change of routine. Changes in routine that can trigger depression may include: Stress: In doggy terms stress includes anything that stops him from getting the attention he is used to. A stay-at-home owner who now goes out to work. A new baby, or puppy, in the household. The sudden loss of a companion (human or canine). Moving house. Being re-homed. Major building work or renovations in the home. Go for more walks, play games your dog likes (fetch, tug-of-war), try a canine sport like agility, train your dog to do tricks, head to the dog park. When you watch TV, sit on the floor at your dog's level instead of in a chair. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is fun for both you and your dog. Spending enjoyable time with you is the best way to help your dog overcome his depression. If your dog has recently lost a canine companion, consider getting a new one. If your dog is home alone for long hours, try daycare a few days a week or having a walker come by. Also plan trips to the park so that your dog can socialize. The mistake many owners make when dealing with a depressed dog is that they fuss over them when the dog is behaving abnormally. For example, if you make a fuss out of your dog when they don't eat, you inadvertently send them the message that they are doing a clever thing by not eating. A much better way of handling the situation is to put the food bowl down and ignore the dog until they decide to eat. Then once they take a mouthful, heap them with praise. This reinforces positive rather than negative behaviors and will help to lift your dog from their depression. Try to keep a depressed dog in their regular routine, since this helps them feel secure, and reassures them that all is well with the world. It is possible that your dog has a chemical imbalance and may need drugs like Prozac, as well as a behavioral modification program, to overcome their depression.
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One-sentence summary -- Ensure that your dog is not sick. Understand what may have triggered the depression. Spend more time with your dog. Socialize your dog more. Reward your dog's positive behaviors. Make your dog feel more secure by maintaining a normal routine. See a veterinary behaviorist if your dog's depression continues.

. In some states, colleges and universities make courses available to students who are still in high school. This is called "concurrent enrollment" or "dual enrollment." Talk to your high school guidance counselor about how to sign up for a dual or concurrent enrollment program. Do an online search to find out about dual enrollment programs near you. Some dual enrollment programs require you to travel to a college campus, while others allow you to take college courses online. In some cases, university faculty may offer college-level classes at your high school or a local career center. You can get through college more quickly if you take advantage of courses offered during the summer term. The summer is a great time to get 1 or 2 required courses out of the way so that you don't have to worry about them during the regular school year. If you're going to a school that charges high tuition rates for summer classes, find out if they will accept credits from courses offered at your local community college. Talk to your academic adviser before signing up for classes at another institution. Summer classes tend to be condensed into a shorter period of time than regular term courses, so be prepared for a more fast-paced, intense learning experience. If you are currently working, but plan to start college soon, you can get some requirements out of the way by taking courses designed to fit flexible schedules. Take some evening or weekend classes at your local community college, or sign up for self-paced online classes. This way, you can have some credits out of the way before you jump into a degree program. Taking a few classes part-time can also help you feel better prepared for the pressure of going back to school full-time. Most colleges or universities allow their students to sign up for a maximum number of credit hours per term. However, it is often possible to get permission to take more than the maximum course load. This is one way to get your requirements out of the way faster. If you are considering signing up for extra courses on top of your regular course load, discuss this idea with your academic adviser. Take care not to take on more coursework than you can handle. Taking too many courses at once can ultimately leave you feeling burnt out, and make it harder for you to complete your degree on time.
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Attend college classes while you're in high school Sign up for summer classes while you are in college. Take classes while you're working. Talk to your adviser about taking a course overload.