Let’s talk depression. First I want to say that I have gone through seasons where I needed professional help, and there’s absolutely no shame in that. If you feel you need some help, please don’t hesitate. It can make a world of difference. 

But even if you’re not feeling clinically depressed, it’s common to go through seasons of feeling “the blues” or feeling down. Thankfully, there are some things we can do to help bolster our mood and help us feel better! 

In this episode I’m going to give you 15 things you can do when you’re feeling down.

[00:45 ] 1 - Normalize

[02:56 ] 2 - Express don't suppress

[04:23 ] 3 - Seek professional help

[05:54 ] 4 - Do "The Work" by Byron Katie

[06:40 ] 5 - Get outside

[07:18 ] 6 - Get a listening partnership

[08:33 ] 7 - Get enough sleep

[09:14 ] 8 - Move your body

[10:09 ] 9 - Laugh (watch some comedy)

[10:47 ] 10 - Pamper yourself

[11:25 ] 11 - Eat well

[12:58 ] 12 - Check if you need supplements or a dietary change

[13:14 ] 13 - Cleanse your mental diet

[14:41 ] 14 - Take a break from social media

[15:10 ] 15 - Help others

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Resources mentioned:

• Book "Loving What Is" By Byron Katie
• Join my membership, Present Play!

Books about CBT:

• Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders by Aaron Beck
• Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns
• CBT Made Simple by Seth J. Gillihan (I haven’t read this...yet. It looks promising)

Books about mindset:

• Don't Just Sit There!: 44 Insights to Get Your Meditation Practice Off the Cushion and Into the Real World by Biet Simkin
• Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
• The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabby Bernstein 
• Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther & Jerry Hicks 
• Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Wayne Dyer
• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Full Show Notes: https://www.theparentingjunkie.com/94