how do you motivate yourself when you feel down?
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It's difficult to get yourself going when you feel down, if you understand that you know that you have to push yourself to do something about it.\nAsk yourself the question: 'Do I want to go on doing nothing, or do I want to stop, turn around and do something active and positive?'\nI guess you know the answer to that, so taking action is very important, rather than just thinking about stuff to do.\n\nHow about making a list of things that need to be done or things that you would like to do, that way you have something in black-and-white rather than just in your head.  It's nice to be able to cross those things off your list and say 'That's done, next?'  That should give you a way of actually doing things.\n\nI'm sure when you've been down before there have been occasions where something has happened, maybe you've seen something on TV or perhaps someone has called round to see you, and you've suddenly forgotten about being down and been alright.\nThis shows you that you can change your mood in an instant.  Again, when you KNOW that, it's easier to look at yourself when you are depressed and say 'I'm NOT going to be unhappy, I'm going to feel good.'\nAlso, I think taking your mind off yourself is a quick way to stop feeling down, go and do something for someone else.\n\nHope that helps, good luck!
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I started to realize the difference between things I could control, and things I can't control.  This helped me sort out my negative feelings towards some things because I can't help it and neither can anyone else help it if someting just is.  Then I realized that your whole day could be considered great if you think positively through it and accomplish things for you. A situation that you are feeling negatively about or that ruins your day could be simply a 5 minute downer instead of something that lasts the whole day, or continuous negative thoughts.  The key is to realize you are thinking negative thoughts when they appear.  Anytime you are feeling down, take a step back and think... 'wait.  i just told myself something negative'  acknowledge that you were thinking something negative.  this gives the little voice inside your head validation that something seems unjust, angers you, or depresses you.  Then you need to divert your attention immediately to anything you can think of.  It coudl be a pre-planned positive thought that may take your mind off of it, or it could be anthing that will distract you.  start a crossword, watch tv, surf the internet, do anything that will distract you from that thought and move on in the day.  any time a negative thought appears to you you need to remember to acknowledge it for a moment and then distract yourself to think positively.  pretty soon you will be thinking positively more often and a negative thought will come by less often and be tons easier to pick out.  at first you may go for a long time before you remember to stop your thoughts, but thats because you are used to negative tendancies.  just keep trying and you will improve
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pull yourself together.\nyou know you want to.
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another thing to do is to say it, blog about it, tell everyone what you are doing, your accomplishments and your failures (which in the long run there are non)\n\nRemember it's a long journey.\n\nAnother thing that has helped me is finding a motivational buddy. Someone I can relate and talk to, and someone that can kick my ass when I'm not doing good.\nTry finding one, if not I can help you out.
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Pray......ask someone to pray with you.........i'll say a prayer for you!\n\nOtherwise.....get together with some positive and uplifting friends.....go do something fun......\n\ndo something good for someone else.......its odd how that will boost your spirits........\n\nsmile at someone!\n\nif it gets too bad.....see your doctor about a possible antidepressant to get you through a slump......or maybe a counselor to help you resolve whatever is making you so unhappy\n\nMay God bless you with His love and happiness!
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go out with some friends, get a make over buy some new clothes things that will make you feel a little better is a start. you will start feeling better and you will meet someone soon, but first you have to stop doing what you are doing and start taking care of yourself a little more
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do something that make me feel good
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If it is someone else that is giving you crap that is making you "allow" yourself to feel bad about yourself, tell them to stop - or remove yourself from the situation. \nOtherwise, this is something that has to come from within.\nEveryday look in the mirror and point out something that you see in yourself that you like, and OUTLOUD, acknowledge it to yourself. Same with daily accomplishments, no matter how small - tell yourself, OUTLOUD - Good job! Way to go! You rock girlfriend, Whatever. But no matter how you have lost it - or are losing it- (your self-esteem) you also are the only one to get it back. The fact that you care enough about yourself to ask for help tells me you're a great person and you're already acknowledging that you DO like yourself and care about yourself - or you wouldn't be asking. You'd just go crawl in a hole - So.........YOU ROCK GIRLFRIEND! Hold your head up and move on and don't let anyone steal your joy and you'll have so much self-esteem it'll piss everyone off!  HAHA!
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Well I say take to time to wind down when you get home relax or make quite time for yourself. If you feel you need to eat try to chew sugar free gum .
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I know exactly how you feel! I always start things and then when they don't go the way I think they will, I just stop doing it. You can always think about how you will feel when you accomplish something. No matter how small it is, you can be proud that you actually followed through and finished a task. People tend to try and get the approval of others to feel good about what they have done. It feels so much better though when you are the one you are trying to make happy. Self-affirmation is so important! Even if you are all alone and don't want to finish something, just think about how you will feel when you are done! I try and do small tasks throughout the day, so I don't get overwhelmed by too many long-term goals. Hey, so what if all I did was vacuum? It is something that I managed to accomplish. I always try to remind myself that I need to focus on the now, and take one step at a time. I know we all want to focus on results, but that gets too frustrating and makes us quit. Focus on the journey! Good luck to you!
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ok you're obviously feeling crappy about something you've done. whatever it was, if you really want to change, make a sacrifice that will make things better for someone that you've hurt. Also, feeling crap isn't enough. You have to make yourself a promise that you will actually change.. but most importantly, you need to actually stop being a bad person, and excercise some will power when the moment of temptation actually comes. that's what it all come down to- the moments of truth.
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Activity - stay out of the bed, talk to a trusted friend.  Do not dwell on the probleml make do-able plans for your life and do one of them everyday.\n\nFor example you may want to take a course, call the school and get costs. Each day do something even the smallest thing.  But you must do something.  \n\nSometimes you may need medication to get ot of it, because the serotonin level in your brain can drop low enough and you will not get out of depression by yourself.
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yeah i understand but there is so many things you still want to be able to acomplish and you need to be strong to do those goals you have in mind you know?....and well nothing should get on your way NOTIHNG!you are verry valubel and important so look at the better and bigger things in life thats what i do when i feel down.
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Do you feel like there is something missing in your life? Odd to answer a question with a question, but think about it. Yes you have friends and family around you that care for and love you. But is there that ONE person, or even just some one a little extra special? You could also just b going through a really tough time right now. And I know that nothing can suck more than having a bad day and coming home to an empty house(and cats don't count as some one to come home to.) If you want to stop feeling alone then don't be alone. Surround yourself with fun and up lifting people. Do a girls night, don't eat alone and don't keep to yourself. You're feeling down, so tell those people who care and I promise they will help. Who know you better than the people that you love and care for? So it's those people who could probably offer the most help and support in a down time for you. We all have those times when we're feeling down, so you're never alone when it comes to feeling down.
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When you are this down then you do not usually see things rationally.\n\nTry doing something new and different, something that you have not done or tried for some time. Remember, the time and resources that you spend on this should actually benefit you emotionally, career wise or financially. \n\nIn essence, it should serve a goal of your life not just show as a loss of time and effort at the and of the day. You will feel much better since it would have increased your own worth, reinstated your pride, improved your emotional standing or add to your financial picture.
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Find something you do really well, and do it often. (For me, it was singing and martial arts.) \n\nSmile at strangers. It's rewarding when they smile back.\n\nThink only good thought about yourself. (I know, it's corny, but it works).\n\nOnly listen to positive, uplifting music.\n\nKnow that God loves you everyday, no matter what. He created you for a purpose. Find it.\n\nGet plenty of exercise.....it releases happy endorphines and makes you feel better.
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found out what motivates you. Find something you like to do and enjoy it.\n\nNow if you are talking about being lazy at work, think about your boss firing you for not doing your job.