8. Learn How to Stop Negative Thoughts

Depression doesn’t just make you feel bad, it can also cause you to think more negatively. Changing those negative thoughts, however, can improve your mood.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CAT) is a type of therapy that works to alter common patterns of negative thinking called cognitive distortions in order to eliminate depression. There are also many self-help books, apps, and online courses that can help you learn how to change your unhealthy thinking patterns.

Try putting up positive statements around your house; on the fridge, bathroom mirror, on the TV, etc. When you see them, read them out loud. They may be Bible verses or other words of inspiration.