Tim Ferriss: "the problem isn’t the problem. It’s how you think about the problem that’s the problem."
thesis 1. Depression is just one phase of a natural biorhythm and thus both transient and needed…Nothing can peak or sustain red-zone RPMs forever. Normal people exhibit alternating periods of high-output and low-output, the latter being recovery periods during which depleted neurotransmitters stores regenerate, fatigued neural networks recover, etc..
"The symptoms of depression often just reflect a system undergoing routine maintenance."
Fixating on the symptoms as “depression” becomes self-fulfilling and can lead to a downward spiral. Don’t jump to conclusions. Having recurring down cycles is natural. Thinking about them as unnatural, and the poor — sometimes devastating — decisions that follow, is what does the damage.
2. How you label determines how you feelDon’t use the term “depression,” which is loaded with negative and clinical connotations, without considering other labels that might be more appropriate. “Loneliness” or “isolation” are two common substitutes which are not just more precise but more actionable (the term “depression” doesn’t suggest a solution).
In their fascinating study “Would you be happier if you were richer?”, published in Science, Princeton professors Alan Krueger and Daniel Kahneman, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize for his work in behavioral economics, found that perhaps the best indicator of happiness was frequency of eating with friends and family.
If you have to chose one activity to produce an emotional upswing, start breaking bread more often with those who make you smile.
3. Gratitude training can be used pre- or mid-depressive symptoms to moderate the extremes and speed the transition.It’s frighteningly easy to develop pessimistic blinders and lose sight of the incredible blessings and achievements in our lives. This is common when a single identity — for example, job title and function — leads you to measure self-worth using one or two metrics (like income or promotions, usually in comparison to others) dependent on some variables outside of your control.
Recalibrate your perspective, and prevent over-investment of ego in one area of life, with scheduled gratitude training that takes a holistic inventory of the positive people and achievements in your life.
Be safe and be optimistic. There is a lot to be grateful for… and just as much to look forward to.
Aus dem Buch "the upward spiral" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626251207/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1626251207&linkCode=as2&tag=spacforrent-20&linkId=77N7NCUP6RIJGHSV
"Yeah, gratitude is awesome… but does it really affect your brain at the biological level? Yup. You know what the antidepressant Wellbutrin does? Boosts the neurotransmitter dopamine. So does gratitude. Via The Upward Spiral: The benefits of gratitude start with the dopamine system, because feeling grateful activates the brain stem region that produces dopamine. Additionally, gratitude toward others increases activity in social dopamine circuits, which makes social interactions more enjoyable… Know what Prozac does? Boosts the neurotransmitter serotonin. So does gratitude."
2nd label your emotions
3. Decision mahcen
4. Hugging people
Wie glücklich sein: http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2014/06/happiest-people/
http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2012/08/here-are-the-things-that-are-proven-to-make-y/
Freunde machen glücklich: http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2013/11/how-to-make-friends-easily/
In rente gehen? http://www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/2015-08/arbeitnehmer-rentner-erwerbstaetige
