• May 4, 2024
• Depression
• Jeffrey Aviles

Battling depression can feel like there’s a dark rain cloud over your head at all times.

Tasks that used to be so easy for you to knock off your to-do list feel a little harder. Your eating and sleep schedule may be thrown out of whack.

Depression can have a negative impact on your daily life and routine as well as how you feel about yourself, which can worsen the signs and symptoms you’re already struggling with.

This is how to build up your self-worth when you battle depression.

Take Care of Yourself

Depression can creep into your daily life and routine and cause disruptions to it. It may be easier said than done, but make sure you’re trying to prioritize yourself and your own wants and needs. Taking care of yourself is important at all times, especially when you’re going through hard or challenging times.

Depression can cause changes to your eating and sleeping habits. Make sure you’re fueling your body with healthy and well-balanced meals during your day. You should also be aiming for at least eight hours of sleep each night. This can ensure that you have enough fuel and energy to make it through your days. Taking care of yourself can help you start to feel better from the inside out.

Move Your Body

Exercise is not only beneficial for your physical health, but it can also be beneficial for your mental health and wellness. Moving your body is another way to help you feel better from the inside out. The best part about exercising is that you don’t have to spend hours each day running or in the gym to seek the benefits. All it takes is at least thirty minutes each day. Here are just a few of the many different ways to help reduce some of the signs and symptoms of depression and improve your overall mood and energy levels:

• Attend a class at the gym with a friend
• Go for a walk outside
• Hop on a bicycle
• Roll out a yoga mat in the comfort of your own home

Set SMART Goals

Depression can make your everyday tasks more challenging. Try breaking up your action items into smaller, more manageable tasks. This way, you can work at your own pace to knock things off of your to-do list and still feel like you’re accomplishing the goals that you have set for yourself. Your goals should be smart, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely.

Instead of saying you’re going to clean your entire house, try to focus on one room or one task for each room. You can even use this method when it comes to your work life. Instead of trying to respond to every message in your inbox, try to just focus on any of the time-sensitive emails.

Do The Things You Love

Fatigue and a loss of interest in things you previously enjoyed can be a few of the many different signs and symptoms that come along with depression. Try not to give in to this, as it can lead to worsening signs and symptoms. Instead, do those things that you enjoy doing. Finding that small burst of happiness during your days can do wonders for your overall mental health and wellness, including your self-esteem.

Next Steps

Although it may feel like it right now, you’re not alone if you’re battling with signs and symptoms of depression. One of the best things you can do to help relieve the signs and symptoms and help yourself overcome these feelings is to seek additional support. While there are lifestyle changes you can implement on your own end to help relieve some of the signs and symptoms and increase your self-worth again, there isn’t a replacement for working with a mental health professional. If you’re interested in working with a professional, reach out today to set up a consultation for depression therapy.