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How do you stay motivated when you are sad?
Tips to get and stay motivated
- Get out of bed and out of pajamas. The simple act of getting up is a good first victory of the day.
- Go for a walk.
- Get your hands dirty to get a mood lift.
- Don’t overschedule.
- Avoid negativity.
- Stick to a routine.
- Socialize.
- Create a support network.
What to do when you don’t want to get out of bed?
Tips for getting out of bed
- Find an accountability partner. Friends and family members can serve as support and a point of accountability.
- Rely on a furry friend.
- Take small steps.
- Focus on successful moments and days.
- Bribe yourself with good feelings.
- Turn on some tunes.
- Shed some light.
- Work in threes.
How to motivate yourself when you are depressed?
Top 10 motivation tips for depression 1. Take it one second at a time 2. Just get dressed 3. Set reasonable goals 4. Keep fit, keep healthy 5. Take naps! 6. Go out, have fun! 7. But take time for yourself too 8. Give yourself some credit 9. Ask for help when you need it 10. Do whatever it takes
How do you motivate yourself to work on your dreams?
Physically get up, shake your body so all your senses are alert and tell yourself how awesome, brave, strong, amazing or fearless you are! Feel empowered by opening up your arms and dancing for joy . Give yourself a pep talk, visualize the outcome, play your music loud and get excited!
How do you escape the pit of depression?
Escaping the pit of depression definitely takes more than snapping your fingers, waving your magic wand, or riding your unicorn into the sunset (if you know where to get a unicorn, let us know). Talking about your depression, or just talking in general, is a good first step to cope when you are feeling trapped in the dark.
How do you recover from depression?
If you’re depressed I know you don’t feel like doing anything right now. However, one of the best things I did to start to recover was to make myself spend time doing the things I used to enjoy. I spent time with friends, went on long bike rides and took my dog on walks even though I didn’t want to.