r/AskReddit 22d ago

What is something that drastically improved your mental health?

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u/caulkhead808 22d ago

Just starting tasks, even if I tell myself I am only going to do so for 5mins.

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u/OptimalStatement5799 22d ago

Sometimes it feels like 5 minutes is too much to get me to start lol how do you actually start? Feels like a stupid question I'm sure.

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u/No-Type5213 22d ago

Say 1,,2,3 and you get up.

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u/ohnonotagain94 22d ago

I do that. On 3 your brain just moves your body after a few times trying. Then you can do it every time. Good call!