I refer to depression as the black hole. Even if you are no longer in the hole, you still know it's there. And, you know something could still bring you back to it. Scary feeling. You don't have to live in fear, however. You can live again.
I have found 5 daily steps that have given me my life back!
They aren't that hard to do. It's just easy not to do them!
1. Get enough sleep. Come on, we all know this. We just don't do it! It needs to be consistent. If you decide your bedtime needs to be 10, go to bed at 10! That doesn't mean you can go to bed at 9 tonight, 11 tomorrow and it all washes out. We don't catch up.
2. Do something for someone else. This may sound silly but when you are doing something for someone else, you can not be consumed on your own problems. It may be as small as mailing a card to someone who is going through some hard times or even getting involved in a charity. It can really change your perspective.
3. Read 10 pages of a good book a day. No, I don't mean Twilight. This is something I started recently and it really has an effect on your day. I recommend you read in the morning, while it is still quiet. This can set the tone for your day. When you are improving your mind, you are changing your life.
4. Exercise! I mean a good sweat! This can really make you feel alive. Many think that exercising 3-4 times a week is enough. While this is good, 6 times a week is much better. Don't let that overwhelm you. This is actually going to help you feel better. When you workout your body releases endorphins, a chemical reaction to exercise, which makes you feel good! It's amazing that our bodies are equipped to help us fight this disease! We just have to take advantage of it!
5. Nutrition. This is one of the most important, and overlooked, of the 5 steps. Without good foods, we struggle with mental clarity. This does not mean just counting calories. There are plenty of things you can eat that do not provide you with nutrition. Often we over think this process. Just ask yourself, "is this going to add value to my body?". This one question can change the way you think about food.
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