How to get things done professionaly at work when I'm very depressed?

Maybe you can give yourself some time. We can't always expect perfection in our progress and well being, and that's okay. Maybe talk to someone about it or just take a break for a while, we can't always keep going, sometimes all we need is just a little time. Maybe to understand what's going on with us, or just to reflect, maybe practice some self-care or start a new hobby. Just know that there are always people who willing to listen and help you in the best way they can, and it's okay to reach out for help. It's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay to stay that way

Before you head to work, put yourself in the mental state that is the most productive, such as understanding that some things will not go your way and that you'll accept that. Know your limits. At the job, if something pushes your boundaries, allow yourself some time to clear your head. You can do that by taking a bathroom break or letting a coworker know that you have to be excused for a bit. Understand that it is important to keep your personal life separate from your professional life, treat your coworkers like you want to be treated and surround yourself with positivity when possible.

Motivation is key, but depression really will show the lack in motivation. Remember why you want to get this done and remember the great outcome of what happens when you get this done. You will feel more accomplished when you complete something rather than letting it drag through the week and wonder if you will ever finish the work that you are given to do. Depression will subside once you finish your work as you start to feel relief in completing something. Your motivation keeps you going and once you get the feeling of it, you will start getting more motivated.

Just like taking a break from your job search is important, so is having the right mindset. It is hard to be a job seeker, applying for many jobs and possibly not hearing back from employers. Work to focus on the progress you are making with each application—honing your search tactics, getting efficient with your application process, and understanding what keywords to use for an ATS are all important tools to use as you go through your search. Each time you apply for a job, you are improving your process, and that’s great progress to landing a job. nice

Pace yourself, you don't want to stress/overwork. Try to schedule the work; spread it out, and try to set a time limit on long you should work on it. Typically, when you try to complete a lot of work all at once you get exhausted easily and less motivated to do it. With the other way around, you could get quite anxious with putting off work. I dealt with this during online work; I'd do work for a while and schedule a nap. I also planned things to look forward to, like my favorite show or drawing. Jamming out while working is always fun too. I hope this helped.

Being depressed is difficult and being depressed at work often times seems like you'll never find the motivation to accomplish tasks. When you first arrive for the day, take a moment to inhale/exhale for 5 breaths and really ground yourself. Once you've done that, try to write down exactly what it is that you need to accomplish in the order of importance. If it is all equally important you can begin with the task that will take the least amount of time and go from there. Before you know it, you'll have completed something and that might motivate you to move onto the next task at hand.

Hi! I think it is because you are very stressed at times and specially during these times. I would recommend to seek help. As it would put you on the right track. And also help you focus on your work. I had this difficulty in the past, but now as I seeked help. I feel so much better now than ever. Actually I would say the secret to getting out of depression is that not thinking that you are heavy on someone. You are not. Sometimes it's okay to take help from friends, families, and your beloved ones. You just need some confidence. Thanks!

As a fellow person who suffers from heavy anxiety and depression. I am a firm believer in the personal policy of check your baggage at the door. When I am experiencing a personal crisis I have found that if I ask my boss if there are additional projects or things that need to be done, this help alot as my focus is then shifted onto something that can positively impact not only myself but also my job. I know it is not a easy thing to do at first but it is worth a try, between doing this and reaching out to 7Cups or a trusted friend.

Well if you are really feeling depressed, and have been feeling that way for a month or so, you should consider getting professional help. The thing with depression is, if it's starting to creep up on your working life, it means that it could be getting out of hand. If you feel like you can't focus on your job, you have no motivation and you feel hollow and tired all the time (but you used to be the opposite), then it would be wise to get professional help. There is absolutely no shame about getting medical help, so if you feel like things are getting out of control, feel free to seek help :)

Nothing should affect your professional life. Infact you should use your work as a method of distraction. Not working properly may lead to loss of job and further depression! When it comes to professional work, people do not expect you to mix your personal life or depression of any kind to affect the work. You may try to gel up with your office colleagues. Probably a lunch together may also divert your mind! You should never think that the roots of the depression are the end of your life. You have a long life ahead and many challenges and opportunities ahead. May be you are destined for something better. It will be difficult to divert your mind but you cant let one thing affect the other!