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    Depression
    🌱 Practice

    Behavioral Activation

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    Schedule one small, meaningful activity today — even if you don't feel like it. Action often comes before motivation.

    Why it works

    Depression tells you to withdraw. Research shows that doing activities (even small ones) before feeling motivated breaks the depression cycle.

    Step 1

    Pick ONE small activity you used to enjoy or that aligns with your values. It can be tiny — making tea, a 5-minute walk, texting a friend.

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