Are These Bad Habits Making You Moody, Anxious & Depressed?

An External Locus Of Control

An external locus of control is the view that events that take place in our lives happen by chance or fate, and are beyond our control. This produces feelings of helplessness, anxiety, hopelessness, and depression. If an individual has this way of thinking, they will need to work on switching to an internal locus of control, which is the belief that one can influence and take control of their lives and ultimately how things turn out (and hopefully for the best). An internal locus of control will make an individual feel better and have more power and control over what happens in their life without unnecessary worrying over what good or bad things can happen to them.

Being Inundated By Technology

Taking a break from technology and spending face-to-face interaction time with others can greatly improve a person's mental and emotional wellbeing. For those of us who spend far too much time with technology or social media, whether it is at work, at home, or both can actually cause anxiety and trigger symptoms of depression. A study performed by the Pew Research Center revealed that the use of social media, specifically Facebook, increases levels of anxiety and stress in people.

Further studies done by the Australia Psychological Society discovered that fifty percent of teenagers experience high levels of anxiety from fear of missing out, especially when it comes to their online social presence. Yes, technology has simplified our lives, but it can become an addiction. Spending too much time on a has been linked to insomnia, social isolation, anxiety, and depression.