Q&A for How to Pick Yourself up when You're Feeling Down

Write your feelings in a journal, talk to a trusted friend, mentor, or coach, or say a prayer. That will help you process your emotions and find closure.

It may be tough, but the first step is allowing yourself to feel your emotions when you're feeling down. Don't try to escape from it. Instead, breathe consciously through the mental and physical discomfort. Then, express your feelings, either in a journal or by talking to a trusted friend.

Be honest with yourself about your part in the situation. Also, think about whether there's any action you need to take to correct the situation. This will help you learn to do it differently in the future.

Recognize that it is a process to build up your self esteem. To start, show appreciation for what you have and acknowledge what you like about yourself. After, try taking small steps towards filling your life with passion and motivation. Through this process, you can gradually build the skills and confidence needed to deal with the challenges of life.

Make a list of everything you love about yourself. Read over the list as soon as you finish it. You might even post it somewhere you can see it.

Focus on taking action toward one of your goals, even if it's something very small. Just write down a list of things you need to do. Then, start working on a small step.