I saw this today on JT Chandler’s site. It reminded me of the tomato plants that I really need to trim back before the first freeze!

Just doing something is often the cure for the blues, for depression. Go for a walk, ride your bicycle, paint your room. Do crafty things like painting, scupture, woodworking…whatever works for you. Just do something!

Action Vs. Inaction reads in part, [...]The name of the game is action. Doing. [tag]Overcoming your inertia[/tag] and acting will give you a whole new lease on being creatively alive. Action is the single most effective antidote to depression, anxiety, stress, fear, worry, guilt, and of course, immobility. It is virtually impossible to be depressed and active at the same time. Even if you wanted to, it is difficult to keep on moping, complaining, lolling around and wallowing in self-pity if you get active and do something. Anything! Just doing is such an important part of being a fully functioning person.

In fact, that lack of action is not a result of depression; it is the cause. Don’t be paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake. Taking action, gives you momentum. Initiating the effort attracts opportunities and synergistic things happen.

Inactivity, on one hand, is most often a choice rather than an inescapable fact of life, while action is a definite way to avoid being victimized by yourself or others. If you decide to do something about your problem or challenge, rather than grumble about it, you’ll be on the road to changing things around for yourself. When you take action, you also take control. Thinking keeps you a prisoner of the past. Action puts you in control of the future.[...]

Read the whole article—it’s worth your time. And also look around JT Chandler’s site. There’s an abundance of good information and sage advice.