How to Deal With Discouragement

Discouragement, when not dealt with properly, can lead to bouts of depression and anxiety. Everyone deals with discouragement in their lives. It could be the loss of a job, a break-up, an insult from a friend or anything else that makes you feel like you are not good enough. Dealing with the causes of your discouragement and reminding yourself that one set back does not determine your value will help you push forward to future successes.

Instructions

• 1

  Determine what is causing your discouragement.

• 2

  Write down the causes of your discouragement and the things that are out of your control.

• 3

  Make another list of the things you can control. You have choices; write them down and evaluate the pros and cons of each.

• 4

  Write a gratitude list. Write down everything for which you are grateful, no matter how small it may seem.

• 5

  Make a list of all the things you like about yourself. Again, write down everything.

• 6

  Talk to a trusted friend about your discouragement.

• 7

  Read religious literature, if applicable. Search out passages dealing with discouragement.