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Strategic distraction

Strategic distraction

From the course: Managing Depression in the Workplace

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Strategic distraction

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- Have you ever had one of those moments when your mind wonders and you just plain procrastinate? You probably feel like you're wasting your time or maybe even avoiding things. Let's face it, we've all been distracted at work before. Most people think of distraction negatively, and that's right, it can be negative, but studies show that distraction can also be positive for people who are dealing with depression. When you're depressed, your mind gets stuck on negative thoughts. For instance, you might focus on one negative feedback comment in a report you wrote despite plenty of positive feedback. Distraction is a way of getting your mind off of your negative thoughts and your depressed mood. It helps you point your mind toward more neutral or even positive thoughts. When you do this more frequently, you feel depressed less often. There are two kinds of distraction: active and passive. Active distraction requires effort. Passive distraction is something that you do automatically…

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