{"id":2092,"date":"2011-09-08T00:34:39","date_gmt":"2011-09-08T04:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/inspirationreport\/?p=2092"},"modified":"2011-09-06T13:40:22","modified_gmt":"2011-09-06T17:40:22","slug":"how-do-you-beat-the-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/2011\/09\/how-do-you-beat-the-blues.html","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Beat the Blues?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here at the Inspiration Report, I obviously like to focus on the positive things. However, I live in the real world, and I know that every day isn\u2019t rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes, frankly, life is hard; it\u2019s easy to get into a funk and stay there.<\/p>\n

So, what do you do when you\u2019re feeling depressed? I have a couple of moves that I pull out whenever I see myself spiraling into the dark side.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Phone a friend.<\/em> Whether it\u2019s a riveting text message session or a break for coffee, talking with someone always helps. You can vent about your problems or talk about something else entirely. Just knowing someone cares can put a smile on your face.<\/p>\n

Get out of the house.<\/em> Your home can slowly turn from a sanctuary into a prison if you\u2019re not careful. Getting out forces you to interact with others and literally changes your viewpoint. At the very least, it gets your mind off of yourself for a while. <\/p>\n

Watch something funny.<\/em> Laughter is a great rest button for your mood. Curl up with you favorite funny movie or head to your local comedy club. See if a few chuckles won\u2019t lift your spirits.<\/p>\n

These are by no means a cure for depression or a surefire ways to eternal happiness. But sometimes, the best you can do is find one reason a day to smile. Let these be a guide. <\/p>\n

How do you beat the blues? What are you go-to pick-me-ups? Share them here. I\u2019ll use another blog to pick out the best ones and together we can find new ways to feel better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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