Are rainy days and Mondays getting you down like the Carpenters song? Do you need to jumpstart your mental health to treat a bad case of the blues?
CNBC reports that about half of young Americans experience sadness, depression, or hopelessness.
People have different coping mechanisms for bad days like social media to promote positivity.
Keep reading to learn some of the best inspirational quotes to help you get out of an emotional rut.
1. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney
Disney’s can-do attitude helped him achieve greatness during his lifetime, according to Learnodo.com. His achievements included:
- Revolutionizing the animation industry
- Creating Mickey Mouse
- Opening Disneyland
Positive thinking can help overcome the negativity that can prevent you from reaching your goals. When you start feeling negative, have a positive outlook to help achieve your goals.
2. “Sadness flies away on the wings of time.” -Jean de La Fontaine
This is the 17th-century French poet’s version of “time heals all wounds.” Steps like creating good vibes through laughter can help turn your frown upside-down.
Sadness is a normal emotion that eventually fades away.
3. “One of the most important things (about depression) is that you’re not alone.” -Dwayne Johnson
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 5% of adults experience depression worldwide. Not only are other people dealing with depression, but effective treatments are available for mild-to-severe cases.
Interventions, like group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can help with mental health conditions. Help is on the way!
4. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.” -Charles Dickens
Dickens wrote several classic novels including “A Christmas Carol.”
Research shows that helping people consistently can produce:
- Greater calm
- Less depression
- Fewer pains
- Better health
- Longer life
So helping friends, family, and neighbors can also help yourself. In turn, you feel connected, needed, and less anxious.
5. “Depression doesn’t take away your talents—it just makes them harder to find.” -Lady Gaga
When feeling sad or depressed you may ask, “What’s my motivation?”
Depression can cause various effects, including reduced interest in doing activities you normally enjoy, according to Healthline.
The good news is you can get motivated again. Set small goals then make larger ones after achieving them.
6. “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” -A.A. Milne
The British author is best known for his books about Winnie the Pooh.
An overlap exists between self-confidence and self-esteem, according to the University of Queensland.
People with low self-esteem or self-confidence may experience a cycle of negative expectations about the future. You may then be discouraged from trying, hence producing disappointing outcomes.
However, if you have healthy self-esteem, bad results in life may disappoint you but won’t affect your self-confidence.
7. “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness.” -Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon was an 18th-century British Baptist preacher.
Research seems to support the idea that “money can’t buy happiness.” A recent study evaluated people worth at least $25 million, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).
Researchers learned that money can make several aspects of people’s lives easier. However, it can also make other aspects more challenging.
The lead researcher, Robert Kenny, reported that the study shows that having more money or possessions won’t necessarily make people happier.
Wrap-Up
Inspirational words can help you get through tough times. Remember the ancient Persian saying that “this too shall pass.”
The key is to lift your spirits and have hope that you can get to the light at the end of the tunnel. Stay positive!
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