Brett Goldstein Makes U-Turn as He Shares Life-Changing Decision
The actor says a therapist urged him to list 10 daily gratitudes, and he says the practice helped him train his brain toward positivity.
- British actor Brett Goldstein, 46, revealed he struggled with depression before Ted Lasso's success, crediting a gratitude journal with transforming his mental outlook. He shared his journey in Men's Health.
- His therapist advised Goldstein to list 10 positive moments daily to combat depression. He recalled, "In the beginning, when you're so, so depressed, it's like, 'Nothing'," but the practice trained his brain to find positivity.
- By day 30, Goldstein could list 100 things he was grateful for, marking a profound shift. He stated, "It really had changed me, built new synapses," while acknowledging he still experiences difficult periods.
- Goldstein also discussed masculinity pressures, saying, "I definitely grew up with the feelings of, 'Men aren't supposed to show emotions'." He found vulnerability in relationships often yielded positive rather than negative results.
- Beyond his Emmy-winning role as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, Goldstein has appeared in Shrinking and the 2024 film All Of You. He also features in Office Romance alongside Jennifer Lopez.
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Brett Goldstein ‘Was Depressed’ Before Ted Lasso, Opens up About Secret Struggle
Photo Credit: Apple TV Brett Goldstein opened up about being depressed after receiving repeated professional disappointment ahead of Ted Lasso. Two promising shows that seemed like a breakthrough in the US for him fell through in consecutive years. He said that he visited a therapist, who recommended that he start a gratitude journal. With a new outlook on his failures, he started considering himself lucky and saw the tables turn when the Ted La…
Brett Goldstein reveals what helped with depression before 'Ted Lasso' fame
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