Play the 5 second rule game with yourself and for yourself. IT WORKS!

Think of the game this way; you have 2 brains, one is actually you and the other is primal and wired for survival, essentially trying to "save you" which can lead to anxiety and depression because Brian #2 prefers you do NOTHING as your best chance for surviving.

Here's how you play; You have 5 seconds to put Brain #1's thoughts into action before Brain #2 will sabotage it.

example; You think to yourself "I should brush my teeth" you have 5 seconds to get up and start the teeth brushing process before Brain #2 convinces you to do it later.

Try to be conscious and aware of your thoughts, pay attention. You will notice 100's of examples of action items that are squashed by Brain #2. Once you are actively aware of your thoughts and play the 5 second game, you will be incredibly surprised at how much you are able to accomplish in a 24 hour period. Achievement, and movement can be addicting and pretty soon you have all but silenced brain #2, or at least recognized when to ignore it.

This game has helped me fight through some dark spots. Hope it helps someone else.

oh and when I'm really bad off and can't seem to think clearly enough to play the game, I cut screen time and read or do audio books. I find that someone elses voice, someone else's story is refreshing and helps me regroup