What To Do When You Feel Discouraged

Send us Fan MailWe all have moments where we don’t feel like ourselves.In this episode of Alison Answers, I’m talking about discouragement, why it can quietly build over time, and what to do when your mind starts focusing more on what’s not working.If you’ve been feeling off, flat, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and take one small step back toward you.In this episode:00:00 Intro00:35 Feeling discouraged03:29 When you don’t feel like yourself05:04 What have I stopped doing?07:35 The habits that keep you grounded13:00 You don’t need more information14:18 The power of movement16:35 Why simple things change your life17:24 Why your brain focuses on the negative20:11 Recording your wins21:40 Why thinking more is not always the answer23:40 Joy is medicine27:58 What to ask when you feel discouraged29:04 Do the next right thing31:20 Creating new meaning around painful dates33:05 Dating, discouragement, and staying openPurchase Alison’s book: “The Wake Up Call” 👉 https://a.co/d/0dVsdKP4Connect with Alison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@alisonanswers/ | https://www.instagram.com/@lagercounseling/Website: https://www.LagerCounseling.comFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacAlison Answers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/alisonanswersWomen of Excellence FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenofexcellencechallengeConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison’s book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org