We all go through times in life where we're feeling uninspired or lacking motivation. It's perfectly normal to not always feel normal -- NO ONE has their shit together 100% of the time. Between the day-to-day stresses of life, falling into a rut or feeling blah at times seems inevitable. Whether it's work-related or personal, here are some tips that I use to deal + find to be really helpful.
+ GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
Being hard on yourself for this only makes things worst. Acknowledging that you're going through a temporary setback + knowing it won't last forever gives you the permission to process and (eventually) move on. When I'm feeling burned out, stressed or overwhelmed with something, I like to take a step back and distance myself from it. This not only helps provide clarity on what is causing you to feel uninspired, it gives you time to re-charge and learn new ways to avoid or handle it in the future.
+ DO SOMETHING THAT EXCITES YOU
Whether it's watching a guilty pleasure or ordering from your favorite restaurant, do something just for you. When I'm feeling off, I give myself permission to indulge and treat myself a little. There isn't much that a tv marathon, delicious food and a bubble bath can't help cure! Obviously you don't want to go overboard with this one, however enjoying something you might not normally brings a lot of excitement and can help to pull you out of a rut.
+ LOOK FOR INSPO
If I'm lacking motivation or ideas, sometimes it's as simple as finding inspiration through others or the internet. I look to the people I follow on social media to uplift and inspire me, watch YouTube videos and browse articles/blog posts online. Seeing someone else's perspective or content is often motivating and feels like a breathe of fresh air.
+ TRY SOMETHING NEW
It's easy to become a creature of habit and conform to our daily routines. While I love having structure and to-do lists to stay on track and be productive, life can become mundane and often lead us into feeling uninspired and unmotivated. The saying goes "You can't keep doing the same thing over and over again, but expect different results."
Let's revise that by mixing things up once in awhile! Whether it's on a work project or a date night, think outside the box and give something new a try. This is something I often have a hard time with and need to challenge myself to do more of. I am definitely guilty of wanting to stay in my comfort zone, however when you branch out + it works, it brings new excitement and energy to life!
+ READ A BOOK
This one may not be everyone's cup of tea, however I find reading really helps to re-inspire and pull me out of my moods. If I'm feeling unmotivated or stuck when it comes to work or life, I find self-help and personal growth books to be insightful and encouraging. If it's more personal, I'll go for something on the fun + fictional side. Books have always been a great escape from the stresses of everyday life for me.
What do you do to help deal? Comment below, we can all use more tips!
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