From the Book - Second edition, first American edition.
1. Don't wait until you want to do something --
3. Wait until you finish your work to judge it --
4. Make your own decisions --
5. Set up a realistic work space --
6. Be your own drill sergeant --
7. sSructure your day like a child's --
8. Remind yourself that you're depressed --
9. Eliminate distractions --
10. Think like an athlete --
11. Expect brain chatter --
12. Write yourself a letter --
13. Break through the depression barrier --
14. Feel the depression... and do it anyway --
16. Talk back to depression --
18. Expect to be physically uncomfortable --
20. Know when your brain is lying to you --
21. Don't worry about something, do something --
22. Regulate your sleep --
23. Work with a friend --
24. Break projects into steps --
25. Ask someone to do the little stuff for you --
27. Focus, focus, focus --
28. Get ready the night before --
29. Expect to have trouble thinking --
30. Beware caffeine and sugar highs --
31. Distinguish between depression and low self-esteem --
33. Always do your best --
34. Educate your friends and family about depression --
36. Accept the losses caused by depression --
37. Set outside limits --
39. Pay to get the help you need --
40. Tackle one project at a time --
41. Get help for anxiety --
42. Watch what you say --
44. Accept the limitations caused by depression --
45. Explore medication --
46. Find your work purpose --
47. Be realistic about the hours in a week --
48. Allow time for positive results --
50. Praise yourself all day.
