Some days it feels like the world is spinning on and on and you just need a break from it all. Each week the days blur together and you wake up unmotivated. You used to love what you do, or maybe you’re grinding towards a goal but the grunt-work to get to the top has left you feeling stuck...

1. Read self-discovery literature

I don’t mean those awkward self-help books. Read books about identity journeys like Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carol or The Phantom Tollbooth. Although Alice in Wonderland is considered a children’s story there’s a lot to be learned as you follow Alice into the rabbit hole, she changes her form and becomes nearly unrecognizable to herself. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster addresses the feelings of “stuck-ness”, loss, and depression while offering insight into the allure of remaining stuck versus the simple solutions.

2. Take time for yourself

When was the last time you read for leisure or went for a walk alone? We all have responsibilities and duties but don’t get consumed in doing things for others all the time. Start keeping a dream journal. Set aside a moment in the morning for tea and zero technology. Have a moment simply to breathe.

3. Travel domestically

Even just exploring a new part of town can make you feel revived. Go hiking or visit a relative that lives in a picturesque place. If you're a student, traveling to other countries can be fairly affordable with Fronteir Airlines.

4. Be productive

What makes you feel productive? Finishing a short story, beating a level on a game, or asking out that person in your office you’ve been afraid to ask out? Maybe you feel productive when you’ve just made a list of all the things you need to do for the day. Try to find a short task to complete every day.

5. Exercise

I recommend doing some beginner yoga in the privacy of your own room.

6. The Key

Do the small things that make you happy. Put yourself first and shake off feelings of doubt or guilt to let the past remain passed. Embrace who you are because no one is perfect.