These tips seriously DO work. Yesterday I was too depressed to tidy the front room. So every time I got up for the bathroom, or to make a cup of tea, I picked up one item and put it away. By the end of the evening the front room was tidy and I got myself a nice early night 🌞

@hope7144

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome !!!! Divide and conquer! One thing at a time

@johnnywishbone932

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

I can’t afford therapy, so everyday I’m gonna watch a video rod yours and write in my journal at the same time. This really helped me to tonight, thank you 😊

@Ann-dh2cx

2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent idea! I hope you are able to find growth and peace for what is troubling you.

@inayatraana4178

2 жыл бұрын

i wish the best for you!

@onthe4572

2 жыл бұрын

If you look around I'm sure you could find some affordable decent therapy.

@heyu123

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a good way to do it. I did therapy but it takes a long time to find a therapist/ psychologist that works well with u. So if this channel works for u then thumbs up

@sarahhunt3066

Жыл бұрын

Agree!!

Dear Emma Your series has changed my life for the better. Thank you so much.

Hi my name is Suzie. I have a panic disorder. When I feel that I'm going to have a panic attack I usually have to Stop what I'm doing and take slow deep breaths. I tell myself that everything will be ok. God tells me every time I feel one coming. Listening to Christian music usually helps me. I love listening to Chris Tomlin 😍 his music helps me a lot 😊😀

Been struggling with major fear and anxiety. I do not know how your videos made it into my feed but I am forever grateful it has. I cannot afford therapy, it's discouraging. But since I found your videos a few days ago, they are helping me manage and now I'm learning how to change my brain. From my heart, thank you so much. You are truly a blessing. GB you. I've made notes of all your tips and gonna start my Joy Habit calendar. 😊

I don't like habit tracking, actually. I tend to focus on the missed days and I ignore all the checks. And if life happens (as it always does) and I can't cross off my goal (breaking a leg makes it a lot harder to reach your step goal), I'm demotivated. Instead, I have a "menu" of things that I enjoy (bike, yoga, walk, fresh fruits, reading, music...) and I try everyday to pick something from that list - whatever I have the energy for - and I simply focus on enjoying it in the moment.

@Brutusthecreatorofficial4862

2 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation!

@BlondeQtie

2 жыл бұрын

i am the same! great tip! 🙂

@JK-eq3lh

2 жыл бұрын

I do this too! It really helps me focus on all of the things I have done instead of worrying about all the things I didn’t do. I use it for food as well. Instead of thinking about all of the things I shouldn’t eat I set a goal of eating the food I should be eating. It makes it a lot easier to eat healthy because by the time I’ve had a serving of carrots, or spinach, or whatever, I end up craving the bad stuff less and feel more natural motivation to eat healthy foods. Plus I don’t feel nearly as guilty when I eat something unhealthy.

@minj.k

2 жыл бұрын

such a great idea

@erinrosecarney3931

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

I truly enjoy your support and your generosity of professional knowledge along with genuine tone. Adding your personal stories shows we are all in this together just trying to do the right things and strive towards our best selves to make a positive impact . You are so appreciated.

@Deepa7

2 жыл бұрын

Seconded! :)

@sunofpeter2

2 жыл бұрын

Never really thought about her videos in that way, her generosity. For that ,my gratitude is truly genuine, what a great person

My husband joined or local youth baseball/softball board and that's been great for him. Giving back and having a sense of fitting into the community and getting out of the house and having some adult time away from the kids has all helped him tremendously.

I have severe anxiety. Being able to work from home during the pandemic has done wonders. My stress went down significantly. I am worried about going back to work in an office.

I need reminders of things like this, I end up working hard to overcome depression/anxiety and feel good for a while, and then some kind of big stressful event happens and I just come crashing down. Its hard, when you are in the middle of it to pull yourself out and do 'normal'. Not having a support system also makes it hard, so coming to KZread to find people like you is extremely helpful. Thank you for what you do.

@Encaris

10 ай бұрын

I feel this and do the same thing. I hope you are doing better now, a year later 😊

Sometimes when I don't have much energy I just clean the bathroom sink, it's quick and easy and at least something got done.

I’m severely agoraphobic, but I’ve set a goal for myself that works on both my Agoraphobia and my physical health. I’ve started talking intense, long outdoor walks. I’m motivated (don’t like that word but it’s the best I can think of) to do this because my Father passed away in December 2020 after a Pulmonary Embolism cause his already poor health to decline. I’m quite lazy and I don’t want a DVT/PE/Heart attack to take me out at 23

@Ohnoitsruthio

2 жыл бұрын

That’s really cool, I hope you’re proud of yourself.

@marijatothemoonandback4752

2 жыл бұрын

I know how it feels. If you could afford massage or walk with someone who is close to you it makes all differnt. 💜

@skyblue-lb9kr

2 жыл бұрын

you might enjoy walking dogs for the shelter or fostering....

Worth listening to a couple of times. Full of good stuff - particularly like exchanging a beautiful photo each day, reading (Garrison Keillor!), writing down good stuff you experienced, bringing joy to others, rounds of full, slow breathing (do any time). PS. Try planting some seeds on your kitchen counter, nurture them, watch them grow. Extra - take lots of vitamin C and niacin.

@wishIdpaidattention

2 жыл бұрын

Small things are making me despair today like my family selfishness but also a minor thing you said. You can't get worse than worse. Worser is not necessary or grammatical but thanks for your great help and advice.

"Feel worser" 😅, that brings me happiness and joy!! Love your channel!!

@realgena1

2 жыл бұрын

That was so cute! 😂 She is so cute!

Gratitude when I find it within , oft mental assertion, but the actual awareness of what we’re grateful for is healing to the soul and elevates us in way we could do with anything else . Fullness of gratitude, is pure freedom

I've had to change from extreme issues. It's about belief imho. The DSM has nothing on how to learn how to feel good about yourself. In the end, working with one very smart PhD, I learned to what I truly believe and spend my time thinking about. It's truly a habit. Joy and feeling good, cannot out-number constant conscious thoughts about the opposite.. Our unconscious gets programmed with *whatever* we spend our time on. It's a real trick to change.

January is so dark, not much sunlight plays a big role in depression. This is what works with me… go to Home Depot, and go walk down the aisle with all the bright lights! They are always on, and they are so bright my goodness! You can actually feel the warmth, feels like you’re in Florida. It is so bright and I must say it does something to your mind. Just hang out in the aisle for about 10 minutes, it’s really amazing!

@SuraDoes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@runningmama4793

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I have done that exact same thing in desperation! I LOVE the lighting aisle at Home Depot!!!

When your wearing a winter coat and sitting beneath a rain cloud, while simultaneously saying it's a beautiful day, you know your happy :)

@wolfiemedia

2 жыл бұрын

Every day IS beautiful, depends on our outlook.

Thank you for helpful support! I totally agree that small steps towards joy on a daily basis make huge difference in the long run.

I started recording good things and gratitude as a Lenten project. I've kept it up because it really does work, and the journal entries are lovely to read back afterwards. Thank you so much for these videos - - I love them!

Uploaded this to my 'daily self care' vids! Thanks for the Positive Boost, Emma!! 🤟❣️

I am starting to work on this, that it is just feelings and it will pass and you will see tomorrow. BE HAPPY!!

Yes! I do so many of the things you mentioned here. I especially love being in the outdoors - it's a great way to ground yourself. Happiness is so important for our well being 💛 - Julia

This channel is the answer to some of my prayers. God Bless you! ✝️❤️

Love this channel, has helped me a lot over the last year, my mental health has gotten better even though I still have bad days. However, I'm feeling quite sad today. I need lots of prayer for my dog, prayers he doesn't have cancer. Waiting for a test result, about a month later will be doing a blood work for another test. He's 12 years old and I can't bear the thought of losing my boy 💔 I've been crying last few hours. Sorry if this was totally off the subject from this video, but I needed to get it out.

@kathleeninsandiego8694

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going through the same thing w my dog. It's difficult.

In the spirit of practicing happy habits, I want to thank you so much for your videos, Emma! Words can't even begin to describe how much they've helped.

Oh I forgot, I find my guitar, books, cat, Hong Kong movies, art, and just the accomplishments of my earlier years in taekwondo, drawing, painting and just writing I love the simply act of doodling and random jotting especially my plans and things to do….but I got to get exercising too. music and collecting books about quality also float me 🤩

My joy muscles are grown by my daily journaling. Journaling, for me, is very calming; very soothing. I journal before I set off for work for the day.

Just LOVE You!! Thank you for all you do and share!!!

you! never stop doing this, no matter who or what discourages you. you really are making a difference in the world!

Gratitude is so wonderful. It refills your heart.

I made some muesli today with the oats i had,it didn't taste like the one I'm used to buying but I'm glad made it.. Doing things that makes me happy 😊

@chebbiereadsandknits672

2 жыл бұрын

People forget little daily rituals are so beneficial. While going away for the weekend is great happiness. It’s the little rituals you factor consistently that make you feel great overall.

Write gratitudes on the bathroom mirror! I love doing that. Great books. All creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. There are 3 books are they are hilarious. Laugh out loud funny. I never read a book twice except Herriot books and the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.

Love the idea of taking a picture of something beautiful and sharing it. I will start that today!❤

Even the geese are getting happy with their hysterical laughter! 9:00-9:45

Love this 3 part series. I'd be ever so grateful for a few more like these. Merry Christmas to you, your husband and lovely daughters. Thanks for helping in the past 2 years. 😍

I’m gonna get out and walk more👍 I do crochet which I love !!! that’s my passion so I just made a beautiful baby sweater for my daughters coworker for her baby which is coming in July and it just brings me so much joy to crochet I am a crochet items for friends and family all the time sometimes I give myself just time to relax! and watch a lifetime movie in the afternoon lol I’m trying to learn to go easy on myself and take it slow. Ps Easier said than done some days take care and God bless

So good. Thanks, Emma. You've been such a blessing over the last year that I've been watching your videos.

I’ll write down these habit-ideas and my values and then schedule into my calendar one daily activity or task that’ll support me in living more in alignment with my values. I’ll tell someone I trust what I’m working on and ‘evaluate’ in 30 days.

A really fun tip for "Make something." If you're worried about it looking bad or not doing it right, then make it bad on purpose. "I can't draw very good." That's fine! Draw bad! Have fun with making it look ridiculous and silly! Feel like you're terrible at poetry? Make it the sappiest, silliest, worst poem possible. Spell things wrong. Use bad grammar. Mix up the punctuations. Have a hearty chuckle and read it out loud to a friend in the silliest voice (or read it to yourself. Or your pet! They'll love it!) Throw some sticks and flowers in a pile and proudly declare "I HAVE MADE THE BEST WREATH EVER. None shall surpass my amazing art!" Just have fun with it. Laugh at the absurdity. It really helps to loosen up harsh expectations.

You are wonderful Emma. Thank you for making these videos that are so helpful.

You are so amazing! I am so incredibly grateful for you and your free workshop videos 🙏🤗

This is a video that’s going in my weekly reset playlist! I really appreciate doable suggestions. 🥰

@sharynm79

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. How do you create a weekly reset playlist???

@rrmother3748

Жыл бұрын

@@sharynm79 You can create playlists within KZread! (I'm on a laptop fyi) Just under the video, there's the Like, Share, Download buttons and then a ... menu, right? Click that ... and there's an option in that menu to Save. Click Save, and there's an option to Create New Playlist. Give a name and then save your video! I have approx 500 playlists for different things, lol!

I meditate all the time once you understand that it is a state of mind you can do it while walking. The best way to describe it would be to feel yourself floating in a way that is calm and quiet with the universe. Nothing distracts, sways or breaks that connection…..you simply stay in the moment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

Those ducks filled me with so much dopamine. Thank you for doing this one outside. Migwetch duckies!🦆🦆

super insights, very practical approach to change things in small ways thank you.

My therapist has me stepping up my gratitude game by adding in WHY I am grateful for things. I agree that making things is awesome too!

@livingmy2.0

2 жыл бұрын

Gratitude is so powerful! 💛

thank you so much for your videos! it really helps a lot and this one is just what i needed :D

so good! i am trying to walk for longer and see different places, it definetly helps me😀😀

Mowing the lawn made me happy, it's a small lawn and I have a small lawn mower on battery, it goes very quickly, 5 mins and I'm done and it looks clean, fresh, and great!

I started crocheting again and it brings me so much joy. I just made a flower brooch.

I’m so glad I found you this evening! Thank you for these videos!🥰

This is perfect timing I needed this video today.

Gratitude tonight😊

Funny that the last tip is making something and I am crocheting roses while watching this video! 😁

I struggled for YEARS with the whole meditation thing...I now use guided meditations, self-hypnosis and yoga nidra sessions from the Mindful Movement channel and I can't recomend them highly enough. They have been life changing for me.

I’m loving your channel. Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for your videos! Take care, God Bless you and your family!

Thank you so much for this. Thank God for people like you. You help so many people. 🙂

THANK YOU for taking the time to create such a beautiful and useful video and sharing your knowledge with us! As always, I am so very grateful to have found your channel. Much Love to you and your beautiful family

Thank you for your wonderful and helpful content. You are such a blessing!

Thank you so much for all your helpful videos. I am really grateful for them 💜

Thanks for your channel. So much of what you share proves the Bible to be true. The JOY of the Lord is your strength!! Joy is different than happiness…

Thanks Emma, fabulous tips as always. God bless 🙏 xx

Thank you so much for this and all your videos! They are so helpful and you are much appreciated!!

Great tips. I avoid the nightly news and meditate. Thanks

I love this Emma! ...how you focused on the solution rather than I problem! I have seen a need for that in my life lately! Last week I hung three pieces of paper on a door that's used often in my house with a pencil attached to yarn dangling within reach. I wrote on the paper "write down something you feel happy about " My family and I add things to the papers at random. It's been good to notice the happiness feeling and write it down and it's also nice to see what others are writing! ("Sleeping in", "dad jokes ", "singing in the car", "no dirty dishes"...) 🙂

@livingmy2.0

2 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome! It made me smile ☺️

I am currently suffering of depressions and anxiety after my bf ghosted me on exact Xmas day. When I first watch your videos I was enlighten. And this new video helps to improve my condition. Tq so much

I just thank God for you!! You are such a blessing , to share your knowledge . Ty so much

My dad sent me this as he continues to ignore the collapse of America as we know it. He’s the most selfish unaware person I know and passed on a lot of mental illness onto me but never acknowledges it. The few ‘friends’ he had pulled me aside to tell me ‘don’t be like your father’ ‘there’s something wrong with him’ ‘it’s very hard to get along with him’. He had me at way too old an age and my mind and body pay the price. I agree ignoring real news of how screwed us later generations are would’ve worked for the past couple of decades but ‘ignorance is bliss’ will no longer be an option in the next coming months with hyper inflation, food shortages, new ‘sicknesses’ spreading 🐒, etc. the old man won’t be around to have to deal with those things. But yeah upworthy...

Adding something to my to-do list that I enjoy is something I never even considered. Instead I generally beat myself up for not getting everything on the list done. I will try this, thank you for the suggestion.

Thank you for all tips! As a person who have some anxiety problems i find your content very helpful in between sessions with my therapist. Sending love from Bulgaria!

In my case it is more difficult. All my life I suffer with Avpd, but now this depression destroying my soul, so I am looking for a way to help myself. Thank you so much Emma! Great help!

Just started watching your vids. You're so real and down to earth and practical. Thank you. Glad I decided to click.

What an up lifting video! After seeing one of your videos last December that mentioned a gratitude diary I started doing it and have only missed a couple of days since. It has really helped with my walk through my experience of depression, I’m so much better than I was in December!

I "like" all your videos and subscribed two weeks ago. Anxiety was hitting hard two weeks back, and you helped me so much. Now, I'm hooked on your videos. You have the BEST attitude. You speak like it's just you and the viewer, having a conversation. Thank you SO MUCH for all you do. You are helping SO many of us!!!! --Jack 👌

Such a sweet voice and caring disposition. Thank You !

Thank you shared. love from Albuquerque.

“According to the glorious good news of the happy God”

You are such a blessing to me. Thank you so much!

Amazing human you are.

Thank you for this video! ❤️❤️❤️

What gives me joy is watching Emma McAdam's inspiring videos.

Thank you 🙏🏻 more art. Walking. Spend time being grateful 🙂🕊

Thank you for your very workable ideas. Once in a while I find myself in the ditch emotionally and encouragement helps.

Being creative grows my joy muscles

Emma, you are the best! Thank you so much.

I just found your channel and have to say that you are absolutely amazing! I've watched so many videos on motivation, how to snap out of a funk, etc. but every time there has been some sort of sales pitch or lack of practical application. You are amazing. Thank you soooo much for keeping it real and providing such sound guidance. Sending you a huge virtual hug! Keep fighting the good fight. :)

I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the things I’ve let pile up so I started an accomplishment log. I write down with bullet stars everything I accomplished during the day. I also write down anything that is bothering me in that day. A helpful thing is to go back and read what I accomplished and what was bothering me. I find it’s all so ephemeral and doesn’t matter much in the future what I was so irked by in the past. I will write down happy things too, but those don’t happen very often. I find I am wanting to do tasks as I want to have something to write down in the log.

Whatever this is, I needed it badly. Thanks. I'll be supporting!

Thank you so much for this great video , very valuable and inspiring 🙏

Great ideas Emma! Thank you! I loved the accountability buddy a lot!

So, my days in college taking Psychology I saw aspects very similar to your lesson you shared with us. Plus, being apart of the Fire Department I still us all these positive aspects. Thank you very much.

Best advice on the internet! ❤️

Oh gosh. Mike Birbiglia reference!!!! You are officially the GOAT!!!

You are excellent 👏 what would we do without you! Hope you cont'd this good work!

Your counseling is awesome,,some apply some don't but there's something for everyone,,mine is adapting to change "what use to be ",how to cope , has been difficult, .

AWESOME video Emma!! Very informative and inspiring ! Thanks 👍🤘🕺😃

Love your work!

What brings me joy is reading and my friend amber!!! She really helped me with some very difficult times and helped me get courage