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Possitive Steps To Overcome Depression
There is one type of illness in the world that affects more people in the world than anything else and is very deadly,If untreated this illness could effect everything you do, what is this illness, depression. Everyones circumstances are different and the pressures we face from day to day vary, but really the causes are common, low self esteem, hurtful thinking, a bad attitude, and thinking there is no possible reason to live. Although these affect people on a global scale and cause much heartache how can we change the way we think and feel and how to cultivate a cheerful attitude. Like in any obstacle there will be stumbling blocks, but they can be avoided. First we must look at ourselves, truly and honestly examining our motives for what we do, thinking about our goals, and what we wish to achieve. If you are unsatisfied because you feel you havn't or cant do anything then one step is needed, to set goals. Always start your goals relatively small and easy to attain, think of them as sand, one grain may be insignificant but as a groupthey form the beach. Once you have set and attained small goals for yourself move on to slightly larger more challenging goals, like competing in a sporting event or studying at college or getting a part time job, and most importantly of all talk to people about your goals and talk to people who have reached higher goals for they can give you much encouragement. It takes more than just setting goals to be happy, it takes positive thinking, how though can we attain this. There are a number of factors that can make us think negatively and one of those is diet, a person who eats a lot of take out and fast food is feeding their body junk which mostly consists of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar and is generally low in vitamins and minerals. Start by eating better foods, more fruit and veggies, meat products and high fiber meals which give the body much NEEDED minerals. If your physical body is happy its much easier for your mental body or "thinking ability" to be happy. Next exercise is all important, half an hour a day is recommended for a positive well being, why is exercise so important you say, because it is a furnishment of the body, it gets oxygen running around the body more easily which helps us think better and most of all helps us sleep better. If you are finding difficulties sleeping, a little more physical work or exercise during the day may be needed. Thinking is also linked to what we do, for example if you do something that you hate doing everyday it will show in your attitude, this probably explains why so many people are angry in the work place. If you don't like what you do but have no choice in doing it try to give yourself some hobbies or activities you really enjoy doing, building Lego Technic is always a good one for me haha. Hobbies are just like a lifelong invisible friend because if all else fails you can turn to them. If thinking positive becomes that difficult think back to a time in your life when you were happier, or good memories you had, or generally think of things that make you smile, remember everything you wear costs money but to wear a smile is free. A smile can be the difference between an average day and a great day and also offers you some brief exercise ( smiling requires the movement of certain facial muscles). If you are following these steps positive change is inevitable.
So remember to be happy requires not only good health mentally, by how we think and feel, but also on how healthy we are physically so start making positive goals and treating your body to healthier foods and stay motivated in life by doing things you love and having fun, and thus you can enjoy the precious life you have. :)