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6 Tips To Get Motivated When You're Feeling Depressed
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Get Motivated
- Set SMALL AND SPECIFIC GOALS that will not make you feel anxious and overwhelmed.
- Practice self-compassion. Try to use the same encouraging words you might use for a friend or loved one.
- Recruit support, or ask for help to hold you to your commitment.
- Envision how you'll feel after the task.
- Make the goal to do it, not to enjoy it.
- Acknowledge your courage for stepping out of your comfort zone.
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