The ObservatoryDo more of what works
Don't wait for the energy to come before the action. It is often the other way around.
How it works
- Map what gives you somethingList
- Choose three, not twentyListWrite
- Follow upWrite
When we feel bad, we withdraw from exactly what would help. We break the pattern with action first, feeling later. Start by seeing what actually gives you something.
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Why does it work?
Deliberately planning and carrying out rewarding activities, even before the motivation shows up ("behavioral activation"), is one of the most strongly supported methods against low mood. Source: Dimidjian et al., Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (2006).
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