All of us have experienced times when we’re feeling down, depressed and unhappy. During such episodes, there is a tendency for us to focus on ourselves; thinking only of our problems, our troubles, and our misfortunes—a behavior pattern that prolongs our feeling down. On the other hand, the quickest way to take yourself out of such situations is to spend a little time focusing on others. As psychologist Theodore Reik once said, “In order to be happy oneself, it is necessary to make at least one other person happy.” So, the next time you find yourself feeling down, take a few minutes and send someone a text or an email just to say, “Hi, I was thinking of you. I hope things are going well.” You can also do this by phone. This will take your mind off your troubles, put a smile on your face and you’ll start feeling better immediately. As Cynthia Helms once said, “Nobody really cares if you’re depressed, so you might as well be happy.”