Research has shown that focusing on your strengths decreases depression and increases healthy behaviors such as an active lifestyle. You can acknowledge and affirm your strengths by telling yourself, I believe in my abilities and strengths.
In order to focus on your strengths, you must first recognize what they are. Ask yourself two questions:
1. In what areas do I feel strong?
2. In what areas am I getting stronger?
These areas can be as simple as feeling strong in a particular skill such as cooking, drawing, or reading. You may have strong interpersonal skills, or maybe you are pretty good at getting organized or using a computer. Take a moment now to acknowledge what you are good at as well as the skills you look forward to developing.