248. why “look on the bright side” doesn’t work (do THIS instead!)

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if you struggle with depression, you might be facing a brain bias that’s stopping you from healing. this solo episode explains how your brain is holding you back and why daily diaries can move your mental health forward. 

by the end of this episode, you’ll know the three easy aspects of your mental health you can keep track of to change your life! 

i talk about:

• why i started tracking my mental health when i was depressed

• how mental health tracking can lower your shame

• the power of tracking your most positive moments

• a psychology study that changed how i viewed my mental health

• what’s stopping your therapy from translating your into life

• the three things you should be tracking every day 

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