I was not feeling very good over the last few weeks. Isolation and not being able to leave the house got me down, so I had to come up with a few things that will give a longer-term boost in optimism (as opposed to escapism of The Simpsons).
So what did I do? I called people (friends, family) and talked to them. It is amazing how much better a person feels once they feel connected to other human beings. A piece of advice, if you do know someone who is feeling down, make a point of talking to them over the phone, or even better, take them out somewhere fun. Don't wait for them to ask for your help, because they won't. They are feeling too low, and you as a friend/family member need to take that step.
Another thing that happened was listening to Rocky 5 inspirational speech (link provided by my brother). I find listening motivational books and reading motivational literature incredibly uplifting. The trick is to make this a part of your daily routine. It does not have to take long. Even a quote a day will make a difference. Here is a link to my sister-in-law's collection of great quotes.
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