Be Bullish
Staying positive in stressful times is not easy. The past year has been so universally difficult that associating 2020 with nearly everything bad has practically become a meme. And although that year is behind us, the hard times haven’t ended for many of us—not yet, at least. Still, it’s crucial for your mental health to keep aiming for a more hopeful mindset.
You might be worried that things won’t get better anytime soon. And honestly? That’s understandable. But staying fixated on negative possibilities can keep you stuck. It can feed stress and lead you into deeper emotional lows.
Think Positive Thoughts
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about toxic positivity. No one’s asking you to pretend everything is fine when it’s not. But depression tends to feed itself—keeping you from moving, from trying, from seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
One of the key symptoms of depression is a lack of motivation. Left unchecked, it becomes a cycle. You lose out on small opportunities that could’ve made life a bit easier, simply because you couldn’t see them, or didn’t have the energy to act.
You might put off things until it’s too late. And when this happens over and over again, it can make things worse. That’s why changing how we think matters—not to deny pain, but to reclaim power.
Your Thoughts Matter
“Keep Going.
Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going.
Tough situations build strong people in the end.”
— Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Here’s one truth you should never forget: This is not your fault. Especially if you’re dealing with something like major depression. That said, you still have strength. You still have fight. It’s possible to take small, daily steps to shift your mindset—even when circumstances haven’t changed.
Negative thoughts may still come, but you can train your mind to challenge them. That’s how you start to build hope.
How to Fight Back with Positivity
As you move through each day, bad things will happen—we can’t stop that. But you can choose to respond differently. When something goes wrong, instead of spiraling, pause and ask:
What can I learn from this?
Even failure teaches you something useful. Every tough moment gives you more clarity and wisdom for next time.
And if you try and fail again? That’s okay. It’s part of the process. What matters most is that you don’t give up on yourself.
Stay Connected
You don’t need to suffer alone. In hard times, it’s easy to isolate ourselves—especially when loved ones are far away or we don’t want to feel like a burden. But connection matters. Talk to someone. A friend. A family member. Even a phone or video call can bring relief.
If you feel safe, open up. Let people in. Sharing what’s on your mind helps lighten the load—and it reminds you that you’re not alone.
You Will Get Through This
No difficult season lasts forever. Storms pass. Life changes. And healing is possible even in the middle of chaos. It’s not about having all the answers. It’s about taking one more step each day.
So today, take that step.
Tomorrow, take another.
And keep going. Because you’re stronger than you think.