I praise the Lord: by 1) singing (traditional) hymns/inspiring (modern) songs, 2) singing in the Spirit (ie. using the gift of tongues, 1Cor 14v15,18); to reinforce numbers 1 & 2, 3) I also remember what the Scriptures say what I am in the Lord Jesus and how much God loves me...John 15v9, 17v23, Rom 8v17,26-39...
Generally by the time I have done 1 & 2, God's Presence has lifted any heaviness/burdens and I have joy where there previously was heaviness etc...Neh 8v10