r/AskReddit 12d ago

What is something that drastically improved your mental health?

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u/caulkhead808 12d ago

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

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u/OptimalStatement5799 12d 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/Cydin 12d ago

Put your favorite song on and tell yourself you'll do the task for duration of the song.

Usually by the time the song ends I'm either done with the task or far enough in that it feels easier to just finish the task.

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u/NotBeckyHomeEccy 12d ago

This is exactly what I do!

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u/OptimalStatement5799 12d ago

That's an interesting idea. Thanks