A small piece of advice as we get ready for another week...

[bridder01]

Hey all, Brian here! Well, here on the east coast Monday is less than 7 hours away! I thought I'd share one tip for helping to combat depression...….

If there's something you really enjoy, dive headlong into it!

I have so many interests and hobbies, it's not funny lol. When I find myself down and depressed, I pick a hobby and immerse myself in it. Yes, it's a distraction. But sometimes, taking your mind off of why you're depressed will actually increase your mood. It also can help to put things in perspective. Things are not always as bad as they seem! For me, listening to baseball, whether it's current or historic, is a real escape for me and I almost always feel better after I'm done listening. It can be the big leagues, or your local hometown team (if you live in the US, that is). But you can use any interest you have! If you like scrapbooking, go for it! If you like to get out into the woods to help you relax, hey I ain't stoppin' ya Sometimes, it's the little things that can take a crappy day and make it tolerable

Your friend,

Brian

PS. The graphic I posted are of two teams in Minor League Baseball - The Potomac Nationals (High A affiliate of Washington) and the Down East Wood Ducks (High A affiliate of the Texas Rangers) who play in the Carolina League. There are many Minor Leagues out there. If you like baseball, give it a try!

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Hello!

I love college football and just can’t wait!! I totally and completely agree with you about distraction...I don’t know where I’d be without it! Such a wonderful thing! Thanks for posting good cheer! Have a good Monday! 🌷🙂🌷

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I have a ton of hobbies too. I am always putting one down and picking up another. At the moment I have a hankering for knitting. So I see a blanket in my future. Just in time for the fall and winter.

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I would love to learn how to make a blanket! I just don’t know how or where to begin. Sounds like a terrific distraction! 🌺🌞🌺

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I don’t do traditional knitting because my hands go numb now. I use a loom. I recommend this brand of loom.

knittingboard.com/

Not all looms are created equal.

[Strongheartforever]

Totally agree and think that’s really a key to getting through life without too much misery. You gotta engage the mind or it could take you to a bad place. Idle hands. Pursue something and progress in some way and build on the interest or skill. It’s why humans have built so many things, our minds must be creative. Good to remind everyone of this. No wallowing. Get moving and get busy pursuing a worthy endeavor. Love it!!