Everyone gets into ruts, its inevitable. Sometimes we just don't feel like ourselves and don't know how to get back up. Here are a few ways to help you get back to feeling like you again.
1. Meditation
Whether this is yoga or listening to music and transcending into deep thought. Whether this is laying in bed and being one with yourself. It honestly doesn't matter what form of meditation you do, it just has to be whats right for you.
2.) Inspirational movies
Who doesn't love a good movie? Especially movies that inspire you to be a better you. Motivational movies can leave you feeling happy and inspired. Hopeful that when theres a will theres a way and that success can be more than just a dream, it can be a reality.
3.) Being with people that actually, truly, genuinely care about you.
Hanging out with friends is great, but the wrong types of friends or people can end up making you feel worse about yourself and leaving you in a bigger rut then you already are. Finding people that genuinely care about you and your well being are the people you need to be around. positivity spreads, negativity destroys.
4.) Listening to upbeat music
When we get ourselves into a rut or a state of depression its only normal that we want to play our favorite rainy day music and get even more depressed as were listening to the lyrics of how terrible life is. Don't do it, don't play that sad song. Theres plenty of music out there that inspires instead of demotivates.
5.) Having some alone time to gather your thoughts
Humans are social animals, thats evident. However, we need time to refuel, reenergize and take a break from the outside world. We cant be on our A game all the time. Sometimes all we need is just a moment to gather our thoughts and be with ourselves.
6.) Getting organized
Clean you room, do your laundry, take a shower. Feel good about yourself and your environment. Cleanliness is extremely beneficial.
7.) Trying something new and different
You've been given the gift of life. Experiences are gained by doing not wishing or hoping. The more you explore, the more you will discover about yourself and whats right for you. After all your influences and experiences are what made you the person you are today.
8.) Exercise
Get in shape, try to eat healthy. Be the best version of yourself. Exercising is a great way to gain confidence and confidence is great way to gain happiness. A healthy body is a healthy mind.
9.) Identifying and eliminating unnecessary toxicities
Probably the most difficult thing a human can do. I know this is easier said then done, but lets face it, if you are able to succeed in identifying and eliminating these toxicities only positives can come of this. Not to mention you would be such a happier human being in general.
10.) Fake it till you make it
No one ever became happy by throwing themselves a pity party, so why do we do it? Faking a smile can and is difficult, but its so much better to fake it and try then to give in and continue in a constant state of sadness.
