Here's What You Can Learn About Feeling Down Quotes
Feeling Down Quotes: How They Can Help You
Life throws many challenges our way. We can't always live the good life.
Feeling sad or down is a common psychological issue. It can be helpful to read quotes about overcoming adversity when you're feeling this way. For some, quotes provide the impetus for positive change.
Here are some quotes about feeling down, and what we can learn from them:
"The hardest part of any journey is taking the first step." - Proverb
We often feel unmotivated, hopeless, and lacking in energy when experiencing low mood. But, we can start to lift our mood when we 'act from the 'outside-in' by increasing activity levels. This is an alternative to saying "I'll do more when I start to feel better".
"The only way out is through." - Robert Frost
This quote reminds us that there is no easy way to overcome low mood or depression. Improving mood takes time and effort. This is especially so in the case of clinical depression. Staying committed to depression-fighting activities over time is one of the most challenging aspects of low mood recovery.
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar
This quote is a reminder that even when we're feeling low, we can still take steps towards achieving our goals. We don't have to be perfect to make progress. Starting small (e.g., talking a short daily walk) can be enough to get moving in a positive direction.
"A big part of depression is feeling really lonely, even if you're in a room full of a million people." -Lilly Singh
Feeling isolated is common when feeling low. It is really important to counteract this by connecting with others. Reaching out helps avoid living in a depression-fuelled world of warped reality. Social support is a key resource when bouncing back from low mood.
"Every morning we are born again. What we do today matters most." -Unknown
This quote is a reminder that each day is a new opportunity to make positive changes in our lives. A bad day doesn't stop the next being better. It is easy to feel overwhelmed when depressed. Focus just on what you can achieve today. The rest of the week (and months ahead) will take care of themselves.
"Any fool can be happy. It takes a man with real heart to make beauty out of the stuff that makes us weep." - Clive Barker
Adversity is inevitable. Life is easy when all is running smoothly. It takes real skill to lean in towards adversity, learn from it, and apply those lessons to mood management.
Examining painful emotional states like low mood takes some bravery. However, people can benefit greatly from this process.
Sad Quotes
There is an important distinction between 'feeling down' and serious clinical depression. Read more information on this topic.
Some people do need professional support to manage low mood and speed up recovery. Here is an article about finding a therapist and another on what to expect in sessions.
Take your mental health seriously. Seek help today if you're struggling with a serious psychological issue. The good times can return with the right type of assistance.
I am a Coaching & Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience helping people conquer a range of wellbeing and performance issues at home and in the workplace. We can also help with low mood and depression. Read more about my work, watch practical skills videos or browse other articles. Get in touch anytime.
