Just Do It!
by Susan
When we're down in the dumps and immobilized by depression we need to remember Nike's slogan, Just Do It! Sometimes making ourselves do things we once enjoyed will help us move toward enjoying those things spontaneously again. It make take a while but if we just do it, we may have success in breaking out of the doldrums.
I read a book review today that looks pretty interesting and motivational. The book is called, Just Do It! The Power of Positive Living, by Eray Honeycutt. The book reminded me of the belief I have in making myself do things, even if I don't really want to at the time. There are days when I don't want to get out and work my Avon route. There are other days when I don't want to do my chores. There have even been days during the growing season when I didn't want to go outside and work in my flowers.
I'm not always successful at making myself just do it. There are times when I have to give myself a good talking to....maybe even for days on end before I am able to discard the depression and get on with things. Once I finally move in a positive direction, I start to feel better. I believe we can use the slogan, Just Do It, as a way of improving our attitudes and our lives in general. Give it a try.
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 1/18/2009 6:28 PM 
Categories: ozzieblackcat, Nike, Just Do It, depression, His and Hers
Categories: ozzieblackcat, Nike, Just Do It, depression, His and Hers
This is good advice. Instead of dwelling on the fact that I don't
feel in the mood, do something
positive toward it so that it will
get done. I think when it comes to
creative writing, I almost have to
be in the mood, but putting something
down does get me going. More and more
I can see that writing helps me get my
thoughts in order even if I flounder
at the beginning. It's a mystery to
me that sometimes I seem to be determined to be depressed--that I
feel I need some time out just not
to HAVE to do something. Then when
I'm really rested, it's easy.
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I agree that we all need time to not HAVE to do something. Time to relax, regroup and rebuild our emotional strength. I think taking that time out is something we all need to Just Do It . It's a way to take care of ourselves and is a way to move in a positive direction. Thank you so much for a really great comment.
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I have had depression for 25 years and recently suffered a major crash.
Interesting posts - just to let you know I am reading. My severe depression blog at
www.strayblackdog.co.uk
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I shall try and just do it as yu advise. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as always you write some interesting articles. I read several and hope to help you reach your goals. A reminder to go and vote for me again at http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth just a few more days and who will win?? You give me hope s always to help me reach my goals. God bles you and Hugs. Stop by soon and visit.
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Your Slogan is a good one and I shall give it a try. Great article as always. Now a reminder to help me reach my goal vote again at http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth and also visit my blogs so that we can reach our goals Im still far behind but with your help I will make it one day.
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Thanks so much for your comment! I always appreciate them. Susan
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Three simple words that are simply powerful. Nike made this phrase famous, but it’s not just a marketing gimmick. It tells us to not think about the consequences and live life as it is meant to be lived.
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I read a book review today that looks pretty interesting and motivational.
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