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Most persons who are depressed, are usually living in the past or have
fear of the future. In order to fight the blues, one must forget the
past, live for the present and avoid worrying about the future. That is
not to say that we should not learn from the past or plan for our
future. We should practice only the positive aspects of each. Here
are a few tips on just doing that !
- Make a list of past events that cause you concern. After each
event, summarize what you have learned in a positive manner. Then
put the list away in a drawer. If you get these past problems on
your mind again, simply pull out the list and review the positives.
After awhile, you will come to realize how unimportant past events
are. You can’t change the past.
- Make another list of all the good things you’ve accomplished and
a summary of how you did so. This is a list of your strengths in
life and can be reviewed when you need to have a quick picker upper.
- Try to help someone who is not as well off as yourself. Nothing
opens our eyes better than to realize others may be in worse shape.
- Plan for your future by outlining what you wish to do this week,
next week, next month, six months, one year, and two years from
now. This will give you a temporary roadmap for life and goals to
look forward.
- Smile at yourself in the mirror and laugh about your
shortcomings every morning. Celebrate even small accomplishments,
because you are indeed worthy of everything you work so hard for and
deserve in life.
Dr. Frank |
