I don't know when it started, but feeling exhausted has become the norm in people's lives. After a busy day, they don't feel like doing anything and just want to lie quietly;
When they go out to eat with their loved ones, they sit there silently,
each staring at their phones; When they finally have some free time, their
minds are still racing, afraid of missing out on something.
"Everyone is caught in a huge machine, striving to turn time into
money, forced to live faster and more efficiently, even surpassing physical
limits." Over time, the body naturally starts to malfunction, falling into
depression without even realizing it.
Frequently doing these three small things might help you stay away from
depression:
1. Regularly
disconnecting from the internet and spending time with yourself.
Have you ever had the experience of intending to rest well at night, but
as soon as you open your phone, you can't stop?
D shared her story of disconnecting from the internet.
For a period of time, she was constantly attracted by her phone,
unconsciously browsing through various information, swiping her fingers across
the screen. But these pieces of information were of no help to her work;
instead, they distracted her attention and caused her to stumble in her
creative process.
Realizing the pain, she decided to reduce her dependence on her phone. So,
she set a rule for herself to put down her phone at a fixed time every day,
while also logging out of common social media apps.
This ensured that she could focus on her work without external
distractions.
Sometimes, she would habitually pick up her phone. But as soon as she
saw the login page and realized she had to re-enter her password or
verification code, alarm bells would go off in her mind, and she would give up.
This method may seem a bit troublesome, but it is very effective.
Of course, we don't have to disconnect from the internet every day. We
can also follow what writer Scott Young wrote: "Give yourself 90 minutes
of independent thinking time every seven days, without music, without playing
with your phone, just you alone."
When you first try this, you are likely to feel anxious and uneasy, even
unable to resist reopening your phone. But once you get used to spending time
with yourself, you will feel true peace and relaxation.
Many people mistakenly believe that scrolling through their phones is
relaxing, but true relaxation is when the brain stops receiving information.
Information overload can stimulate us, making it difficult for us to
sleep or eat well, leading to deeper fatigue and emptiness, which can give rise
to feelings of depression. Moreover, most of the information online has nothing
to do with our lives; it just adds to our troubles.
Why not return to real-life scenarios through disconnection from the
internet, to contemplate, meditate, and feel our own breath?
When you learn to shift your focus back to yourself, to notice the small
joys around you, your mental core will become more stable, and your life will
improve.
2. Refusing to
overwork and not self-exploiting
In the book "Life's Troubles Consultation Room," it is
written: "The more serious a person is, the easier it is for them to
become depressed."
Being serious is worthy of praising, but too much of anything is not
good.
For individuals, learning to take breaks actively is even more important
than being immersed in work.
Life is like a rubber band, always stretched tight, and it may break at
any moment.
Occasionally slowing down, recharging yourself, and then moving forward can
actually be more efficient.
Don't put too much pressure on yourself, and don't always confront life.
In your leisure time, why not listen to music, tend to plants, make yourself a
cup of tea, and sit on the balcony soaking up the sun?
These seemingly insignificant things can help us break away from the
fatigue of the moment, feel the pleasant side of life, and become less
susceptible to depression.
3. Relaxing your mind
and practicing a change of mindset.
I was deeply moved by the author Byron Katie's experience.
In her thirties, she suffered from severe depression for ten years, always
in a state of mental low. At its worst, she stayed at home and only contacted
the outside world by phone. Even when her children passed by her room, they had
to tiptoe to avoid being unjustly scolded by her.
But one morning, a revolutionary idea came to her mind: "When I
don't believe my thoughts, I am not in pain." She realized that what was
making her depressed was not the people or things around her, but her
perception of the world.
From then on, whenever she felt sad and conflicted, she would do a
"change of mindset" exercise, asking herself: Is that true? Can you
be 100% sure that it's true? How do you react when you hold that thought? How
would you act if you didn't have that thought?
With each question and answer, many problems were resolved, and life
became brighter.Many people have benefited greatly from trying this method.
Every minute, our minds are filled with countless thoughts.
Positive thoughts can calm us down and make us feel abundant and joyful;
Negative thoughts, on the other hand, can bring endless torment, making
us feel gloomy and despondent.
One thought can lead to heaven, another to hell. The so-called change of
mindset is to replace old thoughts with new ones.
"People can change their lives by changing their mindset, which is
the greatest discovery of our generation."
Instead of indulging in the past and being led by negative thoughts, why
not carefully examine the reasons behind our unhappiness through questioning?
Finding out where the problem lies is a good start.
Never think that a thought is insignificant; they take root in our minds
and subtly influence every action we take.
In today's fast-paced world, almost everyone's life has become tense and
busy.
We rush to one goal after another, feeling like life is an endless race.
But if happiness is squeezed out to the point of scarcity, life itself
loses its meaning.
There are always times when things don't go well or when we feel tired.
In those times, I see it as a vacation given to us by the gods; there's no need
to force ourselves to sprint, no need to be nervous, no need to try hard;
everything should just go with the flow.
Whether it's regularly putting down our phones, balancing work and
leisure, or making a change of mindset a part of our lives, they are all
moments of respite for ourselves, not being depleted by stress.
Doing these small things often may not directly bring fame and fortune,
but they can help us detach from the weariness of the moment, feel the
comfortable side of life, and become less prone to depression.
I hope we can live the life we want and have a vibrant life.
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