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2 Simple Strategies to Ease Depression
And how anyone can improve their feelings on a daily basis.
There are many things we can try that may alleviate depression. However, most people that are feeling very down and disconnected need something really simple that they can do to feel better.
After all, when you’re depressed, you don’t have energy, motivation or feelings of hope or gratefulness, but you may often have truckloads of cynicism, self-pity and negativity, so you need to be able to do something really easy that will help. So, based on my own experience, here are two of
the most effective strategies.
1. Create ‘Small Wins’
What this means is, on a daily basis, you think of simple, small actions that you can take, and make into enjoyable pockets of time. This may not sound like much, but what it actually does, is help your mind to focus on something that can make you feel a bit better.
The more you create ‘small wins’, the more you will start to believe that you do actually have a more positive, cheerful side to yourself that you can access. Also, if you plan a few small wins per day, your mind anticipates the rewards in advance, which helps you stay on track.
