https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/restarting-your-life/m-p/386501#M17042 <P>Hi Infinity1199,</P> <P>That is a very good question and one I have been struggling with myself lately. </P> <P>A psychologist I was seeing told me to just try and do things even if I didn't enjoy them. It seems the act of doing something can trigger your mind to start to think differently. This will assist us to do more things, to gain a sense of meaning in our lives and a sense of purpose.</P> <P>Recently I have been doing some reading on Behavioural Activation which deals with this. Part of what I read stated we need to program and schedule activities so we get used to doing them.</P> <P>Having plans and goals could help.</P> <P>Would you like to share some of what you have tried in the past?</P> <P>Cheers to you from Dools</P> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:02:55 GMT Doolhof 2018-09-17T04:02:55Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/restarting-your-life/m-p/386500#M17041 <P>Hey guys, </P> <P>well I've got a problem we've all dealt with before...I can't jumpstart my life. </P> <P>Ever since my diagnosis, I've been struggling to find something that doesn't make me feel bored. no matter what I try, I just can't seem get any enjoyment out of it.</P> <P>What did you guys do to feel alive again?</P> Sat, 15 Sep 2018 12:16:28 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/restarting-your-life/m-p/386500#M17041 Infinity1199 2018-09-15T12:16:28Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/restarting-your-life/m-p/386501#M17042 <P>Hi Infinity1199,</P> <P>That is a very good question and one I have been struggling with myself lately. </P> <P>A psychologist I was seeing told me to just try and do things even if I didn't enjoy them. It seems the act of doing something can trigger your mind to start to think differently. This will assist us to do more things, to gain a sense of meaning in our lives and a sense of purpose.</P> <P>Recently I have been doing some reading on Behavioural Activation which deals with this. Part of what I read stated we need to program and schedule activities so we get used to doing them.</P> <P>Having plans and goals could help.</P> <P>Would you like to share some of what you have tried in the past?</P> <P>Cheers to you from Dools</P> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:02:55 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/young-people/restarting-your-life/m-p/386501#M17042 Doolhof 2018-09-17T04:02:55Z