Comments on: 10 Ways To Jumpstart Yourself Out Of Feeling Down http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/ The Art Of Self Awareness Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:42:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Amanda Linehan http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Amanda Linehan Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:25:47 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=665#comment-744 Hi Chris - That's an interesting idea. Since we can feel all of our emotions in our bodies, it makes sense to put our attention on those physical sensations. When you experience emotions this way, they can become less overwhelming, as you pointed out. Thanks. Hi Chris – That’s an interesting idea. Since we can feel all of our emotions in our bodies, it makes sense to put our attention on those physical sensations. When you experience emotions this way, they can become less overwhelming, as you pointed out. Thanks.

]]> By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/comment-page-1/#comment-743 Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:51:54 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=665#comment-743 Thanks for this. One of the most helpful things I do when I'm depressed is to get in touch with what that sensation I'm calling "depression" actually feels like. For me it's a sinking, slightly nauseous feeling in my stomach, almost like I'm falling. But when I notice that this is what I'm calling depression, suddenly it no longer seems so heavy and serious -- this sensation really isn't preventing me from doing anything, and I don't even have to call it "depression" if I don't want to. Thanks for this. One of the most helpful things I do when I’m depressed is to get in touch with what that sensation I’m calling “depression” actually feels like. For me it’s a sinking, slightly nauseous feeling in my stomach, almost like I’m falling. But when I notice that this is what I’m calling depression, suddenly it no longer seems so heavy and serious — this sensation really isn’t preventing me from doing anything, and I don’t even have to call it “depression” if I don’t want to.

]]> By: Amanda Linehan http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/comment-page-1/#comment-741 Amanda Linehan Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:26:59 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=665#comment-741 Hi Dani - I'll have to give that post a look! Thanks. Hi Avani - "Outrageous and positive" - I love it! I like the things you added as things to avoid - sleeping too much can definitely reinforce feeling down. Hi Lance - Great addition! I have a long commute to work, so sometimes the car can stress me out, but there are also times when it feels good to be on the open road. Thanks for that idea. Hi Dani – I’ll have to give that post a look! Thanks.

Hi Avani – “Outrageous and positive” – I love it! I like the things you added as things to avoid – sleeping too much can definitely reinforce feeling down.

Hi Lance – Great addition! I have a long commute to work, so sometimes the car can stress me out, but there are also times when it feels good to be on the open road. Thanks for that idea.

]]> By: Lance http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/comment-page-1/#comment-739 Lance Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:59:46 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=665#comment-739 Hi Amanda, Sometimes we're all a little down in the dumps. And this is a great list of ways to "unslump" yourself...as Dr. Seuss would say. I'm especially drawn to both nature and working out - two things that work very well for me. The one I don't do all that often any more is daydream. And the truth is...I miss it. So, Amanda, thanks for the reminder that it's okay to do this. I will! Another one for me is to just get in the car and drive. With no destination or plan. Just go.... <abbr><em>Lance’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JungleOfLife/~3/pHpgoyn_23g/" rel="nofollow">Sunday Thought For The Day</a></abbr></em> Hi Amanda,
Sometimes we’re all a little down in the dumps. And this is a great list of ways to “unslump” yourself…as Dr. Seuss would say.

I’m especially drawn to both nature and working out – two things that work very well for me. The one I don’t do all that often any more is daydream. And the truth is…I miss it. So, Amanda, thanks for the reminder that it’s okay to do this. I will!

Another one for me is to just get in the car and drive. With no destination or plan. Just go….

Lance’s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day

]]> By: Avani http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Avani Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:40:52 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=665#comment-738 Agree with all the ideas. Some things I avoid when going through a low phase - too much tv, sleeping long hours and listening to sad songs - they make things worse for me. Usually doing something outrageous and positive knocks me out of my downs - the excitement sets everything right. <abbr><em>Avani’s last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/avani-mehta/~3/sjVPuAYW9PY/" rel="nofollow">Following My Heart</a></abbr></em> Agree with all the ideas. Some things I avoid when going through a low phase – too much tv, sleeping long hours and listening to sad songs – they make things worse for me.

Usually doing something outrageous and positive knocks me out of my downs – the excitement sets everything right.

Avani’s last blog post..Following My Heart

]]> By: Positively Present http://amandalinehan.com/2009/06/08/10-ways-to-jumpstart-yourself-out-of-feeling-down/comment-page-1/#comment-737 Positively Present Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:23:26 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=665#comment-737 Absolutely fabulous ideas here! You might enjoy checking out this post of mine... http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/25-ways-to-boost-your-mood-right-now-.html <abbr><em>Positively Present’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/trust-oh-what-a-heavy-word-so-loaded-with-implications-and-complications.html" rel="nofollow">trust me: to be happy you need to trust</a></abbr></em> Absolutely fabulous ideas here! You might enjoy checking out this post of mine… http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/25-ways-to-boost-your-mood-right-now-.html

Positively Present’s last blog post..trust me: to be happy you need to trust

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