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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 15 MIN

What to do when working on yourself feels utterly pointless

from The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers · host Scott Eilers

Depression recovery isn't about waiting for magical motivation to appear. I spent a decade waiting for someone else to be help before realizing I needed to invest in myself first.My breakthrough came from simple morbid curiosity, not overwhelming self-belief. You must engage with the life you have rather than waiting for the perfect circumstances to materialize.This video shows how I navigated that thankless period between effort and results. I'll show you exactly how to build that tiny spark into sustainable change without getting trapped in analysis paralysis.Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠.Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠⁠⁠.⁠3 Unique ways to work with me⁠⁠Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps⁠⁠ with my new Sleep Workbook.⁠⁠⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠⁠⁠The caffeine-lite option for long-term boost in mood, cognition, motivation and stress management.Use Code SCOTT20 for 20% of your order.⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on TikTok⁠⁠Connect on Instagram⁠⁠Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.But I do care.

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