Q: If you try to let something go and it continues to eat at you, hold you back or elicit feelings of apathy, you likely need to process residual feelings. You will eventually reach a point where you feel and believe your struggles are behind you. Living each day in the present moment allows you to leave the past behind. Process residual feelings from the past by talking with a close friend, family member or therapist. This includes reiterating your desires to stop apathy’s affects. Not only will people want to help you, but saying it out loud will help you be accountable to yourself and your goals. If you struggle then say, "I am having a hard time and I appreciate you trying to help me. Are there any insights you can share with me about how you have struggled in the past?" Apathy is directly related to other significant problems, including issues of anxiety, stress, clinical depression, certain diseases and metabolic abnormalities. It is important to note that general feelings of apathy, especially if they last for long periods of time, can be one of the biggest indicators of clinical depression, which may be the underlying cause of your feelings.  External causes might include unhappiness at your job, your relationship, or other circumstances which leave you feeling unappreciated or underemployed. If you’re feeling unfulfilled by something that used to bring you pleasure,  determine when you started feeling this way. Has it always been so? Was it linked to a break-up, or another moment of extreme turmoil? Are you or someone you love or care about feeling uninterested by once-engaging and exciting activities, or feeling unmotivated at work or school, failing to follow through due to wasting time watching TV, playing video games, and messing around on line? Are you feeling frustrated or embarrassed being around friends who have something interesting going on in their lives, or are you avoiding your friends altogether? Introspection is the process of directly attempting to access your own internal processes. . When you figure out how and why you react to the people and things around you, then you will be able to help yourself solve many personal struggles. Only you can do the work that it takes to find the answers to these questions. Analysis can be difficult, but it can put you on a clear path toward change. One excellent step to help you get away from a self-esteem spiral is to unplug from social networking for short periods of time. You don't have to quit Facebook cold-turkey, but researchers have uncovered a measurable connection between depression and clicking through your friend's vacation photos on Facebook throughout the day. The more Facebook, the less happy. If you're really struggling, don't go it alone. Schedule an appointment to talk with a licensed therapist and discuss your struggles with apathy. Just scheduling the appointment and knowing there will be someone to talk to can help. There is a tendency to think you are the only one who experiences the thoughts and feelings you are having. You must understand that many others have felt exactly what you are feeling and have gotten the help they needed. Fight the urge to push yourself to the outside where you might isolate yourself and not get the help that you need. Find a support group through a friend, your doctor or a trusted online source. Knowing you are not alone, will help you find the strength to make the changes you desire. With each action you take, a layer of apathy can be released. When you give yourself the opportunity to create a new way of looking at life, your confidence will build and feelings of apathy will fall away. Ridding yourself of apathy is not a quick-fix, but each step you take builds momentum that will carry you to the next step, and the next, and the next until you are free from feeling apathetic.
A: Let go of the past. Tell friends and family that you are trying to change your life. Educate yourself. Be open and honest with yourself. Unplug from e-connections. Seek professional help. Realize you are not alone. Generate the power in your life one step at a time.

Q: Besides doing tasks such as showering or brushing your teeth, try to create a routine that also includes ways to help you get ready for the next day so that you have less to do in the morning. Try to stick to the same routine each night so that it becomes a habit. Your bedtime routine could include taking a shower, picking out your clothes for the next day, packing your lunch, and reading before falling asleep. Eating the wrong foods can give you an upset stomach or can just make it difficult for your mind to turn off and for your body to fall into a restful sleep. Eat healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, proteins, or nuts.  Avoid drinking alcoholic or caffeinated beverages before bed. Drinks like coffee will keep you awake or prevent you from falling into a deep sleep. Eating a meal right before sleeping doesn't allow your stomach to properly digest the food, so try to eat at least 2 hours before going to bed. This means you should set your alarm so that you get the correct amount of sleep. Getting enough sleep each night will make a huge difference for how productive you are during the day, and you can’t expect to wake up early when you’re going to bed super late. For example, if your alarm needs to go off at 7 AM, start trying to go to sleep by 11 PM. The light from screens is much worse for your eyes than other types, and it will slow down your ability to fall asleep. Try to finish watching TV, using your computer, or texting at least 1 hour before it's time to sleep. It's a good idea to start a rule of no watching TV or using computers in bed. If you're a light sleeper and tend to wake up easily throughout the night, try using a noise machine or turning on a fan to create soft background noise. You can also download an app on your phone that plays white noise. If you're too hot or too cold, you're going to have trouble sleeping and won't get a good night's rest. The ideal sleeping temperature is around 65–68 °F (18–20 °C), depending on personal preferences.
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Establish a bedtime routine. Eat a healthy meal several hours before sleeping. Aim for getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Turn off screens at least 1 hour before bed. Play white noise to help you sleep. Set the temperature to create a good sleeping environment.