Depression Buster Strategies
Relocating to a new place unfortunately brings the likelihood that you may feel depressed once in a while for a myriad of reasons I’ve mentioned before on my blog. We can never have enough strategies to beat depression so here are a few tips in case you’re in the blues:
- Get outside. Feel the fresh air on your face, even if it’s raining or snowing, just go outside and be reminded that there is life outside your door.
- Pet a dog. (Or cat, or horse…) Somehow, animals are magic when it comes to depression, and spending just a few minutes with the animal of your choice can work wonders. If you’re allergic, take a Claritin or whatever your favorite allergy medecine is and find an animal to pet! Don’t have one or live near someone who does? Find the nearest pet shop and ask to hold a dog or cat even for a few minutes! No pet shop? Try an animal shelter.
- Do one thing on your to-do list. It doesn’t matter how small – buy the tube of toothpaste you need, go to the coffee shop you’ve been meaning to try, wash the laundry – just do ONE thing. Action steps help draw you forward and get out of the “I’m stuck” feeling.
- Call or email a friend. Pick one person, let them know what’s going on. Don’t isolate yourself. Try to unload one time, and promise yourself, and your friend, you’ll work on strategies to pull yourself out of the depression, starting the next time you contact him or her.
- Throw out clutter. The act of throwing out all those papers and boxes and whatever else is causing a mess is very therapeutic!
* Want to learn more ways to beat depression and settle in to a new culture? Check out The Personal Success Method! *
16Apr
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