The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers 10 Daily Micro-Habits To Help You Feel Less Depressed
Nov 10, 2025
Discover the power of tiny shifts to combat depression and reclaim your energy. Learn how small, realistic micro habits bridge the gap to bigger treatments. Challenge negative thoughts and practice 'opposite action' to counter your urges. Restore self-trust with tiny goals, and give yourself credit for every win, no matter how small. Acknowledge your emotions without numbing, and remember that your core identity remains unchanged, even during dark times. These small steps can create significant momentum toward healing.
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Question Your Negative Self-Beliefs
- Adopt a skeptical attitude toward your negative thoughts and question automatic explanations that confirm your low self-view.
- Flip your critical thinking to find reasons why positive evidence about you might actually be true.
Low Emotion Is A Temporary Glitch
- A drop in positive emotion during depression is a temporary glitch in brain functioning, not a change in personality or values.
- Abandoning hobbies or relationships because you 'don't feel like yourself' risks creating new reasons to stay depressed.
Rebuild Trust With Tiny Goals
- Rebuild self-trust by setting tiny goals, completing them, and consciously noticing the achievement.
- Start with minimal tasks like brushing teeth or texting someone and acknowledge each success.