One of my favorite comedians, Dusty Slay, always says «We’re having a good time» in his sets. He explains, «I like to tell people, I don’t like to ask.» I think this is a genius move for stand-up comedy. It instantly puts people at ease, a manifestation of sorts. It’s also great advice for life in general. Don’t wait to be having a good time, just have it now. Start by saying it out loud and then see what happens after that. It may make you feel slightly crazy to stand in the mirror and say «We’re having a good time,» but I promise you the creeping sensation that you’re a sociopath starts to wear off in no time. 

This is true about smiling also. They say that if you force yourself to smile, your brain receptors can’t really tell the difference and you’ll instinctively start to feel better. So the next time you’re balled up in your bed trying to sort through the meaning of life, just smile.