I know from first hand experience that depression can move someone toward food.\u00a0 And I know \u2013 again from first hand experience \u2013 that \u2018eating for depression\u2019 is counter-productive and counter-intuitive.<\/p>\n
Gaining weight only serves to intensity the depression and add to feelings of worthlessness. So, I put together a list of relatively simple things that help to alleviate depression. Woo Hoo! Let\u2019s MOVE (literally) past depression, NOW!<\/p>\n
1. Sleep<\/strong>. Lack of sleep magnifies the effects of depression. Log in 6 to 8 hours each night, and try 15 \u2013 30 minute catnaps throughout the day. Feeling rested, alert and awake is so important for feeling good. It is the foundation of a vibrant, dynamic life.<\/p>\n 2. Move<\/strong>. If you are feeling low, move. Just the act of moving from one place to another creates \u2018movement,\u2019 and \u2018movement\u2019 can help to move feelings of depression out!<\/p>\n 3. Exercise.<\/strong> When we exercise or are physically active the brain secretes chemicals, such as endorphins, which make us feel so much better.<\/p>\n 4. Meditate.<\/strong> Meditation reduces stress, helps us to sleep better, thus alleviateing depression. Consistency matters. So if you can only \u2018sit\u2019 for 5 minutes a day, that\u2019s all right. Do what you can. Hint: when you meditate the same time each day you are creating a positive habit, which will anchor the positive mood that is activated by meditation.<\/p>\n 5. Wear Red.<\/strong> Bill Blass says, \u201cWhen in doubt, wear red.\u201d What great advice!! Dark clothing tends to increase the effects of depression. Color can stimulate positive feelings and red is a real energy color. Reds and oranges are traditionally worn by spiritual seekers in India and Asia: they understood that vibrant colors create a vibrant energy field around the wearer of these wonderfully bright clothes.<\/p>\n 6. Eat Healthfully<\/strong>. You\u2019ll feel lighter. Isn\u2019t it a great feeling to know that you\u2019re taking care of yourself? Rather than doing yourself in??<\/p>\n 7. Drink Water.<\/strong> Studies show that dehydration can be a cause of depression. So bottoms up!<\/p>\n 8. Light.<\/strong> As the season changes from summer to autumn, so goes the light. Research shows that getting 20 minutes of sunlight per day, even by sitting at a window, helps fight depression. Don\u2019t we all feel so much better waking up to the sun\u2019s smiling rays?<\/p>\n 9. Smile.<\/strong> What came first, the smile or the good mood? It\u2019s hard to tell. Famed spiritual teacher Thich Nhat Hahn has advised that smiling leads to Godliness\u2026.and don\u2019t forget the mind-body connection. Our body often affects our mind. Just try this experiment: smile and see if you don\u2019t feel happier. The mind is conditioned to experience smiling with feelings of joy and happiness. Ha ha ha!<\/p>\n 10. Breathing.<\/strong> Breathing helps release stress and anxiety which are components of depression. Focusing on the breathing and releasing tightness in the body and worry in the mind lifts the spirit. Breathing exercises have always be an important part of stress reduction programs. Take a few moments throughout the day to just exhale the tension out and breathe in some calm.<\/p>\n 11. Pamper yourself<\/strong>. Take the time to see a movie ( a comedy of course!), go to a show, buy some flowers ( the color and scents provide color therapy and aromatherapy which lifts the spirits), talk to a friend\u2013embrace life! You deserve it!<\/p>\n Spread the word \u2026 NOT the icing,<\/p>\n Janice _________________________________ Join with me at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies<\/a> on August 5-7:\u00a0 FEED YOUR SOUL!!!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Janice Taylor\u2019s KICK in the TUSH Club videos<\/a>! I know from first hand experience that depression can move someone toward food.\u00a0 And I know \u2013 again from first hand experience \u2013 that \u2018eating for depression\u2019 is counter-productive and counter-intuitive. Gaining weight only serves to intensity the depression and add to feelings of worthlessness. So, I put together a list of relatively simple things…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,82,3,60,1207],"tags":[3838,3831,671,3834,3854,3825,3837,3875],"class_list":["post-2565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-janice-taylor","category-kick-in-the-tush-club","category-motivation","category-our-lady-of-weight-loss","category-spiritual-weight-loss-2","tag-depression","tag-emotional-eating","tag-how-to-lose-weight","tag-mental-health","tag-mindful-eating","tag-our-lady-of-weight-loss","tag-weight-loss-motivation","tag-weight-loss-success-coach"],"yoast_head":"\n
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