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6 Steps To Getting Out Of The Rut

Take steps to get yourself into a new positive atmosphere and mind.

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6 Steps To Getting Out Of The Rut
The Messy Heads

I think one of the worst things someone can go through is being stuck. Recently I’ve been feeling uninspired, unworthy and unable to do any physical activity. It’s like a light just shut off inside of me. I can’t see the sunshine anymore. This usually happens at random periods of time, but when it does, it’s not a fun time to say the least. The world seems less exciting to explore, and I wonder to myself when will I fall out of this rut? I can’t seem to even write this entry because all I’m thinking is that I don’t even like how my sentences sound. Nothing sounds enticing for someone to want to read. Do you ever go through your daily routine and think wow, life is passing me by? What am I doing to make life amazing for myself? What chances, adventures, joys have I taken?

I’m trying to get myself out of this ditch and make a list of things I would like to do within every month. Something new to try, something new to get my creative juices flowing, something that makes me look up at the sky and think that I love the world.

It’ll be hard and there will be days within the weeks where I want to hide in my bed and binge a TV show on Netflix. But I need to push my limits back to where I used to be. I need to take a hard look at myself in the mirror. Straighten my posture. Fix my clothes. Say to myself, let’s make today kick ass. I've thought of a couple ideas that anyone feeling in a rut can do to help themselves.

1. Take a yoga class

2. Write a poem or paint for fun

3. Buy yourself your favorite cup of coffee

4. Do something for you

5. Take a course in school that interests you and isn't just for your major

6. Use your hammock (or a friend's) and enjoy the nature

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