What to Do When You’re Feeling Down

When you’re feeling down, you first need to accept your current situation and have faith in the future. Calm down and try to understand the reason for feeling down. Then, take action to make changes. 

Life’s not always easy. It is made of ups and downs. There will be many rainy days. But the sun will always come. You can’t be happy all the time. And, fortunately, you won’t be sad all the time. 

So what do you do when you’re feeling down or tired, or when you're not feeling good about life?

When you’re feeling down, the best thing you can do is have faith in the future. Remember that sooner or later you will feel good. In the meantime, the only thing you can do is be strong and wait patiently. 

But faith and hope are not enough. You need action. You need energy. You need rebellion. You need strength. 

When you rely on hope, you’re still constrained. You’re limited. You’re not in control. Instead, you should rely on your own power. 

If you're tired, first accept that today you’re tired and cannot focus on difficult tasks. Then, try to understand why you’re feeling so tired. Finally, make changes to avoid the same feeling in the future. 

In short, have faith but make changes. If you can't make these changes now, plan them. Or start learning how to implement them. 

Here are some more tips to mentally feel better when you're feeling down:

• Remember that it’s all about energy

It all starts from energy. So if you don’t have it, that’s where you should start from. How to Celebrate and Feel Good About Life

• You need change

Often, the reason for feeling bad mentally or physically is simply being too static. We as humans need change. If you’ve been in bed for too long, stand up and walk. If you’ve been indoors for too long, go out. If you’ve been doing the same things over and over, change them.

• You need to feel good about life

To feel good about life, aim for one accomplishment and one pleasure in your morning, afternoon, and evening.

• Decrease but maintain your workload

When you’re not feeling good, it’s not easy to give 100% in whatever it is you do, whether it is working out, studying, or working on something. But these activities are sources of accomplishment and you shouldn’t avoid them completely. 

The key is to start small. Don’t expect too much of yourself, especially if you don’t have much energy. Starting small will build momentum and you will soon find yourself more energetic and happier. All you need is to create momentum. And you do that through small wins. Momentum helps you build the positive thinking and energy you need to reach your goals.