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When It Feels Hopeless: How to Keep Going Through the Hard Season · A Capture Deep Vibs A Positive Space For Inspiration And Embracing Of Heart

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  [SPEAKER_00]: He's like to goers, have you ever felt broken?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The feeling of being overwhelmed by work or when life deals you blow after blow, then it doesn't seem like things will ever get better.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The feeling that you'll never reach your goals no matter how hard you try and that everyone can see and is focused on your faults and feelings.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But when all seems hopeless, what can you do to change it?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What can you keep in mind so you can keep going and be prepared for when this happens next?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Here are some points to keep in mind to maintain the tenacity to keep going.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It can be a long, hard road that leads out of dark times, but the path out can be found.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Let's be in.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Number one, remember to accept and anticipate change.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: One of the reasons humans have not only survived but thrived for so long is because we have the ability to adapt to change.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Our world is constantly changing from technology to trends and everything in between.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It's important to remember to stay true to yourself, while accepting and even embracing change.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Prepare as best as you can, but accept that some factors are out of your control.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: So we might be good to set up a backup plan or two or three.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Talking to others can also help you put the changes into perspective, since our own minds often distort them.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Number two.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Too often society attempts to brush struggles with mental health away, with phrases such as just smile, good vibes only, or, well, it could be worse.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Even the most optimistic people will struggle and feel down sometimes, even the most successful people go through defeat and failure.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But even though it could be worse, that doesn't make what you're going too easy, allow yourself to go through these emotions in a healthy way.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Whether through talking to others or journaling, because trying to bury them often leads
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Number three, remember to ask for help.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Asking for help goes hand in hand with validating your emotions and accepting change.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: When you ask for help, you validate your emotions by sharing them with others, who may have felt the same way you do.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The earlier you reach out for help, the more prepared you can be for future changes as well.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The better connections you build with people, whether at work, school, or in your personal life, the easier it will be to reach out to them in a time of need, even though it may be nerve-wracking to ask for help at first.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Most of the time you will find someone who is patient enough and understanding.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Number 4.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This is huge.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Remember to be present in the moment.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Often times that feeling of brokenness stems from regrets about the past or worries about the future.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: However, we can't change the past.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: and we have a little control over the future.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Staying aware of and being focused on the present will help change your outlook on life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: High and low journaling can help you become more present.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: At the end of every week, you can briefly write down at least one positive and one negative thing which occurred that week.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Focusing on a positive teaches gratitude, while acknowledging the negative helps gain perspective and patience.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Even though change in life is constant, that doesn't mean you have to change yourself every time someone else wants you to.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Focus on building upon your strengths and improving yourself, rather than wishing you are someone you're not.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: These feelings of self-doubt often stem from comparing yourself to others.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: For this reason, it can be helpful to limit the use of social media, where you constantly only see the perfect, curated images of other people's lives.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: People you don't know.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Instead, you can gain inspiration from friends and family and compare yourself to your past self.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Since self-improvement is what truly matters.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Finally, remember that progress and improvement, especially related to mental health, is a continuous journey.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Every day, you may have to work on reminding yourself of these points, and some days it might be harder.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Others easier.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Still, the most important lesson you can learn is that breaking the cycle of feeling broken is possible.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And positive change will come with time.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: However, if these feelings of brokenness lead to symptoms of mental illness, or thoughts of harming yourself or others, please reach out to a mental health professional as soon as possible.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I bet we all can, so feel free to share with the fam in the comments below.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Remember to like and share this video with people who might benefit.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As always, the resources and studies used are listed in the description below.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks for watching, take care, and we'll see you soon.