Are You Discouraged? - Depression
Relief Tip – Keep Busy and Optimistic
Depression or a low-mood slows some
of us down in life. Sometimes the trigger event can be traced back but
sometimes not. I have found the triggering event does not matter. I am
discouraged and I just need or want to get going again.
"It doesn't pay to get
discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your
faith in yourself"― Lucille Ball
This quote has helped me in several
ways:
1. It showed me that even famous
people get discouraged in life. Ms. Ball must have gotten discouraged with
life to make this quote, but it was not apparent in her public life. I learned
that being discouraged is actually normal on an occasional basis.
2. How she coped with being
discouraged was to keep busy. That makes sense to me. If I keep busy doing
something, I do not feel as bad. My mood lifts. I feel a sense of
accomplishment, with whatever I did, even if it is one small thing. I did
something. I am surprised I did it. I went from being stuck to actually doing
something. Writing this article is one small thing for me today.
3. Another way she fought off
being discouraged was to make optimism a way of life. That makes sense to
me too. I do not need any help feeling badly. I have found that if I stay
around optimistic or up-beat people, optimism for life rubs off on me. I
purposely sweep negativity out of my life. I have to. I cannot afford negative
thoughts or people pulling me down. I am in this for life. I want the best life
I can have.
Takeaways -
1. If you are in a low mood and
discouraged, just do one small thing and then say you did a good job. Who
knows, you might just be able to another small thing, then another.
2. You can choose to be optimistic.
Just do it.
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Disclaimer - Article is for
informational purposes and is not medical advice. Seek professional help if you
need it.
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