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14 "be" attitudes
- 14. Be organized.
- 13. Be a leader.
- 12. Be willing to learn from mistakes.
- 11. Be a delegator.
- 10. Be stern but kind.
- 9. Be less selfish.
- 8. Be more loving.
- 7. Be willing to not feel guilty.
- 5. Be slow to speak.
- 3. Be more daring.
- 2. Be less fearful.
Stave off the blues
- Find something to believe in — a purpose — and a reason to continue living and breathing each day.
- Don't worry about the things you CAN'T control; worry about the things you CAN.
- Get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
- Take in at least 15 minutes of natural light per day. This is especially important during the winter for people who suffer from SAD.
- Spend time with others. A mind off yourself is a mind off depression.
- Release endorphins: Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day at least 3 times a week.
Mood Rating System
- 0 – Severely depressed, suicidal and/or homicidal, requires immediate inpatient treatment, unable to function (in daily activities)
- 1 – Severely depressed, potentially suicidal and/or homicidal, should be closely watched, inpatient treatment may be necessary, unable to function
- 2 – Severely depressed, somewhat suicidal and/or homicidal, should be occasionally monitored, no inpatient treatment necessary, unable to function
- 3 – Moderately depressed, possible thoughts of suicide and/or homicide, should be occasionally monitored, great difficulty functioning
- 4 – Mildly depressed, passing thoughts of suicide and/or homicide, monitoring recommended but not necessary, some difficulty functioning
- 5 – Not depressed but not joyful either, in a state of existence, “emotionally numb,” no suicidal and/or homicidal ideations, no monitoring necessary, some ability to function, borderline mood (potential for instant change to a 4 or 6)
- 6 – Mildly joyful, content, no suicidal and/or homicidal ideations, low functioning problems
- 7 – Moderately joyful, upbeat, little to no functioning problems
- 8 – Moderately joyful, happy, optimistic, positive, no functioning problems
- 9 – Extremely joyful, happy, optimistic, cheerful, positive, “in a good mood,” “feel great,” no functioning problems
- 10 – Extremely joyful, manic, happy, energetic, euphoric, optimistic, cheerful, self-confident, positive, excited, giddy, ability to function may vary (inability to no functioning problems)
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LOL, I looked up my mother house on Google maps... and guess what... She was sitting on the steps when it got indexed... our whole family gets a kick out of it.. although it is really scary when you think about it.
Well, I just wanted to say i like your blog and if you would like to use any of my cartoons I've been drawing for Mental Health Month on your humor page your more than welcomed too.
Chato
P.s. I have Attitude #15 for your "BE"
Be willing to Laugh
Posted by: Chato B. Stewart | May 19, 2008 at 11:50 PM