- 1). Determine what is causing your discouragement.
- 2). Write down the causes of your discouragement and the things that are out of your control.
- 3). Make another list of the things you can control. You have choices; write them down and evaluate the pros and cons of each.
- 4). Write a gratitude list. Write down everything for which you are grateful, no matter how small it may seem.
- 5). Make a list of all the things you like about yourself. Again, write down everything.
- 6). Talk to a trusted friend about your discouragement.
- 7). Read religious literature, if applicable. Search out passages dealing with discouragement.
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