099: Reducing Depression and Anxiety

It is impossible to be depressed and to truly be of service to someone else. By definition, depression is all about you and focusing on YOUR situation. You cannot be depressed unless you are thinking about a situation in your life that is bad or hopeless. If you are in service to someone else, you are focusing on them and since we cannot hold 2 simultaneous conscious thoughts at one time, a powerful antidote to depression is to serve others. Three of my favorite things to do are coaching, seeing patients, and speaking. That is when I am truly in flow state. When I am coaching, I am fully present and focused on my client and their specific needs. Same with patients. Same with speaking. Takeaway: Find something you love to do. Throw yourself into it. Find ways to give back and serve others – charity and business. Want to do well in business? Find ways to add massive value to your community.