me at 3.33 am right now, knowing my future self (in the morning/afternoon lol) will be too lazy to follow through with whatever plans to better myself i come up with ...
Been in a 3 month rut, and it got pretty bad. I lost my job, i defaulted on a couple bills, but recently I started to feel the motivation to get up again. So right now I’ve started with simply hitting the gym. After a couple days of doing that, I cleaned my apartment room at a time. it’s been a couple weeks now and I’ve really gotten into a grove with these. Headed to a couple potential employers tomorrow to see about getting another job. Fingers crossed that my gradual introduction this time leads to better results. Thank you for the content, this was exactly the motivation and reassurance I needed!
My whole life is just a repetitive cycle of trying to come out of a rut for a long time, then finally getting out of it and being productive for a short period, and then get stuck in a rut again
I love the "start something" principle. Newton's first law. A body at rest, stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion. So just a gentle nudge is an absolute winner. Thanks for this
we are on a roll..... don't want to change too much midstream.... the thought of being seen as less than fully dedicated to the cause of staying distracted 24/7 makes my socks roll up and down.
My goal for day 1 was to wake up. That's it. Set an alarm, get up when it rings, and not go back to sleep. 7 days later my gym route is back, my house is spotless, I've seen people i haven't seen in months, and I'm struggling to find time for video games. Starting small works
same here. just woke up at day 1... hated the bright sky, like the previous days. made some tea and now life seems a bit less horrible already. it's 8:26 and I'll just exist while it's morning. it's not even early anymore, but it sure is an advance considering I've been waking up near lunch lately.
Didn't search for this tbh. It just randomly pop up in recommendation and yes I'm too lazy to do the usual stuff that i really do. Not hitting my qouta anymore just playing games more often, no more exercise ,eating while watching tv damn
This is my life since about the age of 12. A head injury 13 yrs ago didnt help it either, just happened more frequently. It's refreshing to hear someone else saying they go through it too. Becoming self aware takes Courage and time and learning to accountable for your own actions to yourself. Don't ever give up , things can always get better. Thank you for sharing
Needed this, I have a bad cycle of doing everything perfectly for 3 months then spending the next 3 months doing the bare minimum and sometimes unable to even get out of bed, i didn’t realize it’s possible to find a balance too thank you!
Bro i just watched it today, been in a rut for 2 weeks as well. I been seeing this in my recommended and kept scrolling past it, finally clicked it lmao
“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today”. That is my biggest takeaway from this video. Thank you for amazing content 🙏
If that's one of your biggest takeaways, you might wanna dive into videos of Jordan Peterson talking about motivation, discipline and responsibility. This idea was actually formulated by him in his book "12 Rules for Life".
When I feel down, I allow myself two days of that feeling. I binge Netflix and I munch on junk without feeling bad. I noticed that the more i guilt myself at being unproductive the more difficult it is to get out of the rut because i’ll keep wanting more down time because I never enjoyed it to begin with. I dont know if that makes sense.
Been in a 6 month rut... I was exercising and reading and writing from home very consistently and still keeping up with hobbies and gaming with friends here and there, then my girlfriend came to visit and I decided to relax while she was there and it put me in that rut and I've been struggling to get out ever since. It's getting to the point where I'll sleep past alarms and get late to work, and I'll be a lot less motivated there too. Today though, I'm going to do the dishes and cook myself a meal.
I've dealt with the same thing. My first job after college was around the 2008 recession. We went from being very busy to having no work. For months, I sat at my desk with nothing to do. Before the recession, I was always motivated. After, I found it very hard to get back to work. At first I had to force myself to work and it felt hard. But, I stayed consistent and it wasn't long before my drive came back. I notice the same thing can happen after taking a vacation.
Same man I work 14 hours shifts and I do the things I do but I just don’t feel like I’m putting all my energy i always get to work late but I sleep my 8 hours yet my girlfriend gets mad I come home just to sleep n I just wanna rest but I can’t bc I have to come back to her and my daughter w no energy but I still put it for them and I treat myself like I’m no one I don’t self love myself I don’t buy myself clothe I don’t care if I don’t eat I have no self love low self esteem but dis year I feel different I feel the lil inspiration and I’m also 19 !! So all the pressure
@@kevinislas9212 You are everything man!! Take care of yourself so you can take care of those you love. It took me way to long to figure that out so if I can help you at 19 be better so you’re not 40 like me with no energy ever given to myself. It’s sad. It feels really sad to me. I’m really going to focus on helping myself out this year so I have the ability to properly show love to the people I love this year as well. Good luck man!! You’re not alone, and you got the good stuff in ya to make this happen and all your dreams come true! 💪🏼😁
I’m gonna say, this literally got recommended when I really needed it.. I dont even write comments, but you literally described me right now.. Thank you. I got inspired
"After days of binging dopamine" That little phrase there really opened my understanding of why I feel like crap after only watching tv for days in a row.
Yeah. I mean, the sitting on your ass. Probably eating junk food. Not moving. Ignoring other things that need to be done. None of that is why you feel like crap huh
@@egeniojaramillo9048 No, idiot, you feel bad all of a sudden. Not motivated to do anything, besides eating junkfood, and watching tv shows. Eating junkfood etc, triggers dopamine wich makes you feel good. For example: that bag of cookies you're eating, the reason why you keep eating them while you know you shouldn't isn't only because they are tasty, but also because sugar stimulates the dopamine receptors, releasing dopamine in the brain wich again, makes you feel good.
Rewording my goals has helped me stay on track. Instead of something like “get fit” I used “become more in-tune with my body” followed by ways to do so such as bow flex, skate, dance, etc. I also labeled my goals as falling under one of four categories: physical health, intellectual health, social health, and spiritual health. This helps me remember to keep balance in all aspects of my life and also not be so hard on myself if I don’t work on all my goals that day. If I can work on at least one goal in each category, I’m making progress.
I just thought the same things on your health categories but I called them purpose categories. I just figured out last night that I haven't had a purpose for the last 28 years after graduation from college. Best of luck to you!!!
Start with a clean environment! What worked best for me (everyone is different) was deep cleaning my room and disinfecting everything so that I felt like I was was in a fresh relaxing environment. Once i did that, it became so much easier to climb out of that rut. The mind is powerful so the more you are aware of how much you have accomplished the more you do accomplish!
I love this because for me when I was depressed it started with making my bed, and then cleaning my room, and taking care of basic fundamental hygiene and everything rolled from that. I always feel decluttering helps get that ball rolling
Damn... i was so productive and because of sitting at home entire days I became more and more undisciplined each day... RN I'm skipping (home) workouts and the work that I put off is piled up... Let's get out of this rut together you reading this!
@@lukedocherty2855 I have actually for me the trick lies in doing my workout as soon as I wake up and not later in the day when I'm already kind of tired from all the other work. And with that if I did my workout in the morning I also feel more productive for the rest of the day
Everyone is going through these phases. Moving home and going away for a long business trip coming out of summer holidays got the best of me and I've been struggling big time to get out of my rut. No gym, no running, no waking up early. But this video reminded me how actions are controlling our motivation - just "DO SOMETHING" and the rest will follow! Thank you! :)
@@tosh8377 ikr. That guy gave me the motivation to make my bed everyday. I do that but still cant find any motivation to get back to my work lol. But still making bed generates some kind of energy or something like that in my body. All i gotta do is convert the energy to my work
Myself, I work for a company that blames me when the people I go to help make a decision that doesn't put money in companies pocket. The people I help have already paid $300 for the 24hr at call service. I then have to go around with someone less qualified to see what I'm doing wrong. I feel very much attacked. Oh I've also been to the doctor and had a talk about it. He just had a good laff and said I'm not the one with the problem. But shit it makes my life a misery.
this is exactly me right now - was killing it studying for exam, passed it, happy about it, took a (intentional) 1 week break from life, and now i'm in a rut
The "do something" principle is really a great strategy. But the biggest takeaway for me is knowing I'm not alone. Every time I enter a rut I always feel like I'm the only one in the world who can't stay on track. But after watching this and reading the comments it's amazing to realise how similar other persons' experiences are to mine. This helps a lot with moving forward. Sometimes knowing you're not alone can make all the difference.
@@Fillup82Yes he mentioned everything I’ve been doing! I follow my schedule then when I hit that rut I’m stuck on tiktok for a week, eating unhealthy, feeding into unhealthy habits & sleeping alll day. I basically allow myself to rot and then slowly ease into my routines. But dammit I just want to be 100% consistent for once. I’ll get there eventually.
Why is that advice any good, " you are not alone" like who fuckin cares, I have no friends and no family to care about me, I don't think that noone in the wod has the same situation as me, it's just such useless advice and is basically saying " yeah your not the only one going through shit so shut up"
@@Reivaz88 whether you realize it or not you have a whole spiritual team that cares about you that surpasses your friends or family here in the 3d. It’s your job to seek solitude in order to tap in, see, hear & receive the love and guidance that is here for you within you! I don’t think “you’re not alone” is meant the way you’re taking it. It’s just as humans we honestly do go through things that make us feel alone or like it’s only happening to us when in reality there’s nothing under the sun we go through that hasn’t been done before! I pray you are able to release this mentality, seek the God that is within you and know that there is soul community out there for you! Ask your spirit to guide you and you shall find what you seek! Take care babes! You’re Honestly not alone out here! 🤎
Tips that always help me :) 1. Don’t think. Just do! 2. Lower your expectations for results. The important thing is just to TRY. 3. Start small. Break down large tasks into much smaller tasks. 4. Set a short timer (2-10 minutes) for each task and repeat timer until you have finished said task. 5. Consistency is key! Find a routine and stick to it. 6. Be kind to yourself. Reward yourself for completing every task. 7. Hold yourself accountable when you know you’re not doing your absolute best. 8. No excuses. Just do it! You got this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Hey, thanks for all the upvotes. You’ve made me feel seen and I appreciate you! 💛
This video may have been life changing for me. Two months ago when the quarantine started I felt like every living moment was a chore. I saw a few of your videos and this one really struck a chords with me. It gave me the motivation to do something. Two months later, lost 12lbs, wrote 3 chapters in my book, read 5 books, improved my relationships, felt like life was good every living day. There were days that I struggled but I keep on pushing through. Today I ended up in a funk and I knew exactly where to go to find my trueself again. Joey you are a life changer.
How are you doing now? Were you able to keep moving forward? I can’t seem to get the cycle started, but I’m desperately needing this kind of amazing change in my life.
I’ve been stuck in this “rut” from the day of my 30th birthday. Something changed.. I use to be highly motivated and was the guy that went to the success seminars, watched all the videos, read all the books. I was big into working out! Being healthy and fitness was higher priority. I was headed somewhere in life, with purpose I felt. Today. I’m 34. I’m depressed, lonely, broke, angry, I have bouts of rage, stressed constantly, annoyed with everyone, don’t care for being polite in public anymore. I’ve become something I hate and despise. Maybe this video came to me for a reason. I don’t know. But this video directly spoke to me. Thank you.
Charles Duvall you can make some changes... I’d be happy to give you some advice if you wanted but I don’t know anything about you. I’ve struggled with a lot and have had a lot of hell and pain. I wish you the best
Feel u guys.. Avolition is the most shit feeling ever.. What helped me was changing my general perception, it came when i realised our subconscious mind is controlling what thoughts we have every day. What questions do you ask yourself? There are some tricks to program yourself. Do it! Or others will do, like they always have Developing Gratitude helped me a lot.. Best wishes! Your time will come for sure! If u are looking for the person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror
That’s what happened. After doing all this stuff you were told to do, not by yourself but society, after completing it, you haven’t found a personal purpose for yourself.
@@realmadamebproductions6202 If you haven't seen it already, search for "Alan Watts on education". He describes exactly what you're talking about, and concludes with (paraphrasing from memory): "But we fooled ourselves the entire way. We thought of life as a pilgrimage, as a quest, with a serious purpose at the end and the thing was to get to that end. But we were wrong all along: it was a musical thing, and you were supposed to sing and dance while the music was being played". And that's a good attitude towards life. Furthermore, you're not responsible for everything in life. Your first responsibility is to yourself. Treat yourself as you would treat others. Lots of people put their own physical and mental health in second place. While it's commendable that you would take excellent care of a child or a pet, remember that you owe yourself that same level of attention and care. Your second responsibility is to your loved ones. Be they family, partner, friends or even pets. Take good care of them, and they will take good care of you when you're in need. Even if it's just offering emotional support. Your last responsibility is to humanity as a whole. Try not to do anything to jeopardise the future of the species or harm society. In concrete terms that would equate to trying not to contribute to the toxic atmosphere in online comments sections, trying to minimise your ecological footprint, that sort of stuff. Now, I'm not the best at all of that either. But it being difficult to follow doesn't invalidate the advice. ;)
Me: trying to listen to this guy tell me how to get out of a rut. Me: Reading the comments and hitting likes while totally ignoring the good advice this guy is probably giving me.
Ha. I got to finishing 3/4 ths of the video before I did that. I wish TH-cam videos were set up so that I couldn't see the comments until I finished the video.
Thanks, I'm constantly in quick ruts and I really need momentum right now. It is a blessing to return to your channel and find the ideas that introduced me to selfdevelopment in the beginning.
I usually stay productive for 6 days while taking breaks. On day 7, when everything is done, I pamper myself with facials, movies, and video games. Seems to be working for me so far lol.
@@dean4545 everybody is different, there is People That dont even take That one Day, or there are productive people That take 4 days, doesnt really matter, Just apply a good routine to reach your goals and show up everytime =) good luck
“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not who someone else is today” love that quote, you’ll only become better the more you see progress in yourself not your progress compared to others
I’m jumping in the shower right now. I needed this kick up the ass. Depression sucks. 😭 sending out many hugs to any one in a rut on these last 2 days of 2020. 🙏🤗❤️
In Sha Allah you will have no depression and you will feel content in life and be happy Ameen May Allah Bless us Alll with barakah and provisions ameen.
00:00 Lack of motivation can lead to self-destruction 01:08 Utilize the 'do something' principle for action 02:28 Start with action to gain momentum 03:43 Reward yourself for small wins 04:58 Manage your primal brain with higher judgement and compassion 06:07 Organically grow a productive lifestyle 07:23 Reducing friction is key to sustained productivity 08:37 Learn how to climb out of a rut
@@gracegotthis3704 I went through heavy medication and stationary therapy because of depression. Nothing really worked, my depression remained. Only crying out and trusting God changed my heart and mind and it was almost instantly gone. That doesn't mean it has to be that way for everybody or that your trust is lacking. Some people just happen to need longer to heal due to their own story. As long as Jesus is your refuge your soul will recover and be finally at peace. God bless you. May Jesus heal you soon.
Hey Tanya, I feel you and I’m sure u’ll get out of it! What helped me was changing my general perception, it came when i realised our subconscious mind is controlling what thoughts we have every day. What questions do you ask yourself? There are some tricks to program yourself. Do it! Or others will do, like they always have Developing Gratitude helped me a lot.. Best wishes!
@@someome1789 yes I agree but there is things that are important for which you procrastinate. Now, I am lazy to even get up and turn off the light, sure.
as someone who regularly struggles with executive dysfunction, this video is very helpful! i do a couple of these already- the “do something principal” is basically how i get anything done lol. giving yourself extremely easy goals that would be nearly impossible NOT to do is a great way to trick your brain into starting on tasks you put off. (and if you really don’t end up doing anything beyond that easy first goal, at least you got a little done instead of nothing!) i especially learned from the 2nd and 3rd strategies. i tend to want to ride the high of motivation and end up tiring myself out, putting myself in a brand new rut. even though i know it isn’t working, it’s hard to convince yourself in the moment that taking a bunch of small breaks and rewarding yourself before you’re even that tired is a good idea. hearing someone talk about the logic behind the method is really good for silencing the part of my mind that insists i’m being lazy for not getting everything done in one sitting. all in all, thanks for the video!
This "rut" will always happen. One can only do steps to handle these ruts the right way. What I like to go by is: "if you don't take the break, the break will take itself"
the way you pace your commentary along with the tonality you use combined with the info ... makes this so easy to digest. my way of getting of a rut it simply to decide to do the first two minutes of anything ... that's it ... from there if flow has been created i go with it for another 15 mins. if not then i return to the task either later in the day or the following day.
Great video! I'm a licensed counselor and I used this video in one of my group sessions! You did a great job with thoroughly explaining your points and maintaining humility at the same time!
Hey man, aside from a few jokes in the comment section, this is actually a really good video and very good advice. I have been in a rut since I left my job 2 months ago. Idleness definitely plays a part in negative thinking and self-loathing. I have slowly added more and more responsibilities to my daily tasks and am now almost completely up & running again. I tried to do it all in one day and burnt out rather quickly. You are definitely correct, you have to slowly progress and improve, not take it all in at once. We are human and yes, even the strongest of us can and will burn out in life. I used to work in a Psyche Ward and would see men and woman check themselves in not necessarily because they had mental issues per se, but bc they burned out from life and trying to take on so much at once. It was really cool speaking with them bc I realized anyone of us could be in there. It is okay to relax, reboot, and do nothing, some would go as far to say it is rather healthy and healing. This video is exactly what a person needs after the reboot to get up and back going again. Keep up the great work. 👍
I really appreciate your comment and the perspective it brings. When you consider the alternative to taking time to reboot being checking one's self in to a mental healthcare facility to force downtime, it makes it seem much more needful/necessary. That perspective allows me to feel like less of a slug for taking time to rest and reboot. Thank you.
Johnny Five I feel you sir. I worked in a manager position in retail for many years, and although I did not reach a corporate level position, man did I feel the burden and weight of the entire organization. And the commute too was horrific. It seemed like I had zero time nor energy to devote to myself and my wellness. No time to decompress and refocus after the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. Our careers play SO MUCH into our wellbeing. If we are stuck w toxic co-workers and in a place where the positive mission statement goes no further than a PR campaign, we will eventually suffer physical and/or mental tribulations. How do I know? Been there. I quit a few jobs, not because I couldn't handle the work, but because it was so taxing to my inner spirit. The careers I get into always place me with negative co-workers and negative superiors. But you know what sir, it's okay. I learned a lot every time, most importantly what I personally and professionally forbid to put up with. Don't be hard on yourself, you did everything that you could do. They didn't appreciate you nor were they worthy of your sacrifices anymore. You removing yourself from such a high position tells me that you understand your self-worth and are willing to sacrifice for your happiness. I think you also learned that although money is good, happiness holds more value. Very admirable sir. Yes, it will take a few months for you to shake off the negative traces of what you just selflessly endured and that's cool. Take the time you need to get that spark back. The Universe, be it God, Destiny, or any other force you may believe in, was directing you to something greater. That role you played, was just that, a role, where you discovered truths about yourself and the unfortunate realities of that particular profession (or corporation). Stay strong, you are not alone man. Millions of people are either suffering through the exact same thing you just went through without standing up for themselves, or like you, they removed themselves from the situation and are re-focusing. That passion that drove you there, will eventually come back with rest. You deserve a breather brother. And there's nothing wrong starting back at the bottom. Something small will cause your inner determination to boil up until you shoot for the stars again. I know you probably feel like a quitter, but brother, you aren't! You are a professional who decided to be brave enough to remove yourself from a situation that was compromising your health. We must remember, your health & well-being should ALWAYS come before your job. Start slow as the video suggested, eat healthy, exercise if possible, and I promise you sir, you will attract the right energy to get you back on your feet. I have been through this a few times, and I always bounce back a better person and a more informed professional. P.S. Much respect for earning and accepting a corporate (salaried) position. Those never come easy and always at a very high price!! Is or was that price worth it?? You will always be a corporate professional sir, you just need to find the right place. Until then, reboot, refocus, then kick-ass!!!
"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today"... This sentence has so much propulsion, even just by itself, it helps me to keep moving forward. Thank you so much for sharing this video and your knowledge.
When I'm in a rut or feeling low and depressed I say to myself, doing something is always better than doing nothing. It can be the smallest thing like taking the garbage out or taking 5 mins to clean the sink. Sometimes its the little things that can bring about the biggest change.
muggshot Exactly me. I barely sleep one night, I’m dead tired all day for my classes. Come home and nap, get nothing done, stay up all night doing nothing because I napped all day.
Joe Nobos same. I stayed home from classes today to catch up on sleep, and tomorrow my morning lab is cancelled so I get two days of a little break. It’s much needed.
Great advice!! Doing something small basically undoes the paralysis. My guess is we actually need breaks but guilt extends the rest period because we feel driven to not fail. With that mindset a rest can feel like failure and then that feels overwhelming and we slip. So the balance you mentioned as an ultimate goal is definitely true. It just might take some time to get there. Very helpful!! 😅
honestly, I thought the same. But I also have super long and curly hair, which means taking a full shower with washing my hair takes me around 45 minutes, spending most of that time with my head upside down. So yeah, like, I need a lot of motivation to do that
Same. I just gotta find the thing that's easy for me to do. I think my rut is a lot lower than his example, so my "do somethings" are going to be a LOT smaller than his. Hopefully one day they'll be bigger.
I had this about 5 years ago. I was doing awesome in life. I lost 50 pounds and I did great at school. Then out of nowhere my dog and Grandpa died. A few months after that, my grandma got a stroke and could never walk again. I fell back into gaining weight again and doing very bad at school. At one point I weight over 270 pounds at 180cm... I stayed like this for 4 years and dropped down 2 levels on school. Now FINALLY, I've seen the light and started working out again. Now I lost 30 pounds and I'm doing great at college😁
I’m in a similar situation, minus the family losses (very sorry to hear that), and I used to be so on top of everything. People always told me how amazed they were with me, but it also felt like more pressure to keep it going. I’ve gained a bunch of weight back, and barely do anything each day. This is the second time I’m watching this video, because I really need to get out of this rut
@@marcusbaker1092 You can do it. I believe in you. Atomic Habits is a great book that has a lot of helpful tools to build better habits. And if you don't like reading it's available on audible :)
I've been working on myself this month and I kinda let myself go this weekend, this video after a run really got me out of this rut. You're not weak for taking a few days off; for self improvement is never a straight line.
I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and spend years at a time depressed. I appreciate the author of this video saying it wasn't a replacement for therapy for a doctor but what most people fail to realize is whether or not you take medication this video is a powerful tool for people who are experiencing depression as well. Most people assume it's medication that makes you better but medication is only a tool. Sleep, proper diet, exercise, socializing "a routine"/being productive is what helps you get better and keeps you well. I have been depressed for nearly 4 years and trying to rebuild my life back up but I am having trouble getting out of the "rut" depression leaves you in when it starts lifting and these tips are 100% exactly what I need as I was having trouble figuring out WHY I was so successful last time I was in this position which this video helped me understand. TY for the info
@@Nadine4266 Then why does he allow her to wallow in the depths of despair because of a chemical imbalance in her brain? Sounds more like gaslighting to me... Just saying.
Larissa Pienaar, confusion and pain is not what God wants. That’s what men choose when we disregard or ignore completely Gods words in the Bible. If we read His word (the Bible) he tells us all clearly What His will is. He loves us all and can heal anything but we must turn to Him for that healing. Most people, including me before I was born again, think that we have so much logic that we can argue away God. We’re we there when he created everything? Can man create even one grain of sand from nothing? No. Are we Holy? We aren’t. But The God of creation is holy and righteous and rather than us fighting against him without understanding, we should try to throw off our pride and seek to understand Him. God is so good.
Emily Anne (and everyone) check out Dr. Carolyn Leaf. She is a Neuroscientist and a Christian, she talks about the science behind mental strongholds and how the Bible is scientific and teaches us how to get past these issues by the renewing of our mind and drawing close to the Lord.
This might sound odd but as a female I thought it might be because of my cycles/hormones etc. I feel a lot better knowing its something we all go through and it’s not because of things that are somewhat out of my control
I’m a freelance photographer and I’m usually on top of my game up and early and I recently found out I’m pregnant and ever since then I’ve been in this “self destructive” mode because I’ve been so sleepy honestly I can’t blame my hormones either bc I know what I need to do, I just can’t bring myself to do the important stuff 🤯
@@missmittens4526 hey, don't be too hard on yourself :) it's normal to feel extra lethargic during the first trimester because your body is working very hard to adjust and adapt to accommodate your smolbean. It will get better after the 14th week or so. Congratulations by the way :)
@@missmittens4526 I’m 8 months post baby now and I was in your boat. 1. Yes hormones play a huge role. Your body is working overdrive every single second of the day to prepare and support this baby inside you. Literally you are living for 2! 2. Give yourself a break because pregnancy is not easy. Yes it’s a physical change but you change emotionally, mentally and spiritually so try to fuel yourself positively. Take it one day at a time. 3. Talk to your doctor. Since your body is working hard you have to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. This changed the game for me. Sleeping 12+ hours is perfectly normal in pregnancy. A lot happens while you are asleep. I talked to my midwife about all this and she suggested some vitamin supplements. I was already anemic and so the pregnancy was causing an iron deficiency. Once I started incorporating the advised supplements and switching my diet around to support both of us I started having more energy and feeling a little more okay. Trust me it gets better, just give yourself Grace.❤️🙂
Thank you. Those cycles of extreme good and bad feelings for months is basically my life. Though I have a safety setup I still manage to fall into those dark ruts. At this point I feel like I'm a failure because I didn't stick to my strategies. Helps to see that so many others struggle with that, too.
Something I do to help myself get into the swing of things at work: I write down a very short "To Do" list. I will put THREE items on it that I KNOW I can do without difficulty. This can be emails, reading a chapter in a book on leadership, or sending a text to my active clients to let them know I'm thinking about them. Then I cross each item off the list as I complete these menial tasks. Once the three items are completed, I write down three more. Because I have ADD, sometimes I need to write down the entire day's list on a separate sheet of paper, before I forget anything. Then I will take out a separate sheet of paper (of my daily planner) and transfer three items at a time from the master sheet. This has been very helpful to me since I have a tendency to become overwhelmed when there are many things to do. And when I feel overwhelmed, my mind becomes cluttered and I can't be as productive as I should be, and it also seems to take more mental energy which leads to premature fatigue. I hope this helps someone out. For the record, today is February 5th. For those of you who feel as though the ship has already sailed to have a productive year, stop the negative thought process. Before the end of this week, you can write down your yearly goals, and break them down into monthly, weekly, and daily goals. Set yourself up to hit the ground running HARD next Monday. Remember that the goal is never to be as good as somebody else you're envious of. The goal is to be better than you were yesterday. Even if only slightly. You CAN be more patient. You CAN take a 5 minute walk. You CAN call up your parents to thank them for everything, and see if there's anything they need a hand with. You CAN greet your pet with silly talk and a walk when you walk through the door after work. You CAN pick up a book and read 5 pages. You can do this. I know you can because I have gone through this process myself. It isn't easy and it takes WORK. But remember: Everything is difficult before it becomes easy. God's blessings on your marriage, relationships, health and business in 2020.
Ever since I had a panic attack, I have been suffering from depressive spirals, anxiety, depersonalization and derealization. Back then, I used to be unmotivated too but I was somewhat still happy. I need to get my life back.
@@j.4354 the fact that u went to college and have something to offer is an achievement within itself. U will fail at times but that's not u failing as a person but a more not what u know but who u know situation. I know u will land that dream job. I am british living in the usa with no diploma and can only hope to get a dream job. Cheers
i been in a runt for nearly 4 years and its the worst feeling ever, and just when i start to get my life back on track. something comes in a flips everything on its head. people underestimate how much will power a person needs to even get out of bed.
Before Christmas I finished a huge house project that made the whole first floor so much nicer, this was right on the heels of gutting and redoing the kitchen, then the holidays were great, then I went on a cruise and I was even better. I'm always doing or planning something, but I decided to take a pause until March, now it is late January and after nearly a month of doing nothing, I am unmotivated and sad. Knowing I am not supposed to do anything for another month has me watching TV for hours a day, my joints are hurting, I'm getting sick and feel life sucks. Working and doing projects makes me tired, but it makes me happy too. Thanks for telling me that I need to get moving again!
My advice to everyone on how to not get INTO the rut, is something my father taught me. My father has been self employed all alone for more than 20 years, so he needed to be his own motivation in order to work every day and earn money. My father only gave me one advice. He said: At the end of a day, make sure the start of the next day is as easy as possible. That means to already know what the next task is for the next day, and solving any problem of getting started, while you’re still riding the momentum of the end of your work day, so that when you come in next day snd motivation is low in the morning, your task is easy and there’s little to think about, you just have to do the thing you prepared for yesterday. And this advice is very real, it works very well for me also. Hope this helps you too 👍
literally 10 minutes ago an old friend called and said let's meet in an hour. I am so pissed that I have to take a shower now and go meet with people. and saw this video, clicked it. and the dude says you don't need inspiration to take a shower. guess what? I fucking do. someone kill me please.
Being in a legit, life harming rut is something I had never experienced before until this year. (I’m 32). Nihislm penetrating my every day life, it’s been awful. I completely agree with the first tip in this video. If I do the dishes I’ll often then sweep the floor, and then that will lead to me organizing my art area, which may lead to me painting, and so on. Its crazy how one action can be so important. Granted the hard part is when I’m really depressed and it’s hard to even do that, but you know, baby steps.
Damn TH-cam algorithm knows I’m in a rut right now.
Same lol. The algorithm is like Morpheus from the Matrix lol
Same here as well xD
Also same Haha
same, but we will get over this shit guys. good luck to everyone.
I'm glad I pay for TH-cam premium if I get tailored advice.
I’ve come to the realization: We don’t get energy, we GENERATE our energy. This helps me take that first action step in the cycle.
Yep
That’s an amazing way too look at it!
That’s good
This is true. Im doing that for a few years now. You decide how you feel.
You just need to vibrate to positive energy and you harvest it.
Jeeezz I never have energy... probably I gotta generate some myself 😀
I always get inspired after I get into bed at night. Make grand plans. Then wake up in the morning and immediately think, “naaah.”
me at 3.33 am right now, knowing my future self (in the morning/afternoon lol) will be too lazy to follow through with whatever plans to better myself i come up with ...
Phew... I’m not the only one 😳
bruhh I know.. lets fukn do it or what
Relatable AF
SAAAAME college made me more social and thinking at night but in the day im groggy lazy and foggy.
Been in a 3 month rut, and it got pretty bad. I lost my job, i defaulted on a couple bills, but recently I started to feel the motivation to get up again. So right now I’ve started with simply hitting the gym. After a couple days of doing that, I cleaned my apartment room at a time. it’s been a couple weeks now and I’ve really gotten into a grove with these. Headed to a couple potential employers tomorrow to see about getting another job. Fingers crossed that my gradual introduction this time leads to better results. Thank you for the content, this was exactly the motivation and reassurance I needed!
Been there brother and it sure is tough, but we're real fucking capable when we get after it, best of luck, you got it in the bag!
Fuck yeah man, crush it
yeah what a dream, being able to take your time because you are unemployed and dont pay bills. some of us dont get that luxury.
@@LegalBoss227 it’s never that simple my guy. I wasn’t unemployed by choice.
@@LegalBoss227 get out of here wit that negative energy. We all tryna make it work.
My whole life is just a repetitive cycle of trying to come out of a rut for a long time, then finally getting out of it and being productive for a short period, and then get stuck in a rut again
Same, is like 3 steps foward and 2 back, and sometimess 3-4 back
Me too
Omg... this is exactly what its been like for the past 6 years 😔
This is exactly what I’ve been going through!
Try anti-depressants if nothing else works
“Save to watch later”
Max PH 😂😂😂😂😂
Ayeooo😂
I literally almost did that, oh god haha but. I pushed myself not to, and i think that’s a good thing
My watch later has like 1000 videos i never got around to watching
@@johnnycrash4892 1523 😔 lol lol
I love the "start something" principle. Newton's first law. A body at rest, stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion. So just a gentle nudge is an absolute winner. Thanks for this
Thanks for making it make sense 🙃
A really good logic bro👍🏻👍🏻
Damn that's Interesting
lol weird flex but ok
Law of inertia! ✨
Cleaned my kitchen today felt good. Thanks.
"wow this will help me"
*Saves to Watch Later*
lmao
GGCLstudios I am actually watching from watch later. 😐
lol
@@AjuAziz at least u watch it .
Haha
TH-cam: I see you’ve been watching for 7+ hours a day
TH-cam: recommends this video
Same
yes same for me
we are on a roll..... don't want to change too much midstream.... the thought of being seen as less than fully dedicated to the cause of staying distracted 24/7 makes my socks roll up and down.
same...
How to get out of a rut:
#1. don’t have an autoimmune disease
My goal for day 1 was to wake up. That's it. Set an alarm, get up when it rings, and not go back to sleep.
7 days later my gym route is back, my house is spotless, I've seen people i haven't seen in months, and I'm struggling to find time for video games.
Starting small works
That’s awesome! I hope it works for me too.
same here. just woke up at day 1... hated the bright sky, like the previous days. made some tea and now life seems a bit less horrible already.
it's 8:26 and I'll just exist while it's morning.
it's not even early anymore, but it sure is an advance considering I've been waking up near lunch lately.
U become my inspiration
Well done 👍🏻
But what if you love video games?
1. Do something little to be inspired and have motivation
2. Reward yourself
3. Start small and grow gradually
I literally thought I was the only person who went through the productive/destructive cycle.
Yes!! Me too! It’s a a sad relief🥲
Didn't search for this tbh. It just randomly pop up in recommendation and yes I'm too lazy to do the usual stuff that i really do. Not hitting my qouta anymore just playing games more often, no more exercise ,eating while watching tv damn
This is my life since about the age of 12. A head injury 13 yrs ago didnt help it either, just happened more frequently.
It's refreshing to hear someone else saying they go through it too. Becoming self aware takes Courage and time and learning to accountable for your own actions to yourself. Don't ever give up , things can always get better.
Thank you for sharing
Look at the hits on this video, this says a lot about us. It also helps to know that we're not going through it alone.
Same here. Strangely, that takes alot of the pressure off.
“Comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than comparing yourself to who someone else is today”. 🙌
I used to be fit, have a girlfriend, best friends, a dream, and motivation. Now I don't have any of that. Hmm.. not sure this idea is working.
@@anomalous34 Who you were, not what you had. We lose friends. It happens. You just have to move on.
That’s so motivational
Tamers Superfan let’s be better together 💪🏻
yyeesss ❤❤❤
"And you see a Matt D’Aevlla video"
I see you're a man of culture as well.
Here here
I literally went down to the comments as soon as i heard that 😂😂
LMFAOOOOOOO
Best comment.
He is the algorithmic bond we all share.
Needed this, I have a bad cycle of doing everything perfectly for 3 months then spending the next 3 months doing the bare minimum and sometimes unable to even get out of bed, i didn’t realize it’s possible to find a balance too thank you!
Hehe
I was so deep in a rut I've been holding back this video in my watch later for 2 weeks
I can feel you bud
LOL!
Saaaaaaame. 😣😒😞
I'm so deep in a rut I don't even watch my watch later playlist
Bro i just watched it today, been in a rut for 2 weeks as well. I been seeing this in my recommended and kept scrolling past it, finally clicked it lmao
The irony of bookmark this as 'Watch Later'
Same 😂😂
or having the tab open for days
I deadass marked this in watch later 2 weeks ago lmao
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today”. That is my biggest takeaway from this video. Thank you for amazing content 🙏
If that's one of your biggest takeaways, you might wanna dive into videos of Jordan Peterson talking about motivation, discipline and responsibility. This idea was actually formulated by him in his book "12 Rules for Life".
@@ToCGambler Thank you, I’ll check it out! I appreciate you for taking your time to recommend it 😁
What movies is that from
@@ToCGambler Jordan Peterson has no qualifications... listen to a psychiatrist instead
👌👌
These mental health struggles are what keep us from achieving our potential. We need to be more supportive of each other.
The 3 steps, for reference:
1. Use the 'do something' principle
2. Reward yourself for small accomplishments
3. Progressive overload
thanks, this is exactly what i was looking for ;)
Thank you!
Steliata nice. I watched it as well. And while I appreciated it, I felt like the main takeaways sometimes faded from my mind
I reward myself by buying hookers and heroine
A J heroin ;) heroine is a female hero
“I’m not a doctor, I’m just a dude”
I’m gonna live by that
Wens dudes are doctors
Very lebowskian
This needs to be a shirt
@@marcosgarcia245 I am a doctor but would love to wear that shirt to work 😂.
I am not a doctor either....but I played one on TV
When I feel down, I allow myself two days of that feeling. I binge Netflix and I munch on junk without feeling bad. I noticed that the more i guilt myself at being unproductive the more difficult it is to get out of the rut because i’ll keep wanting more down time because I never enjoyed it to begin with. I dont know if that makes sense.
it makes sense for me, I should try this out, as I'm in a rut right now, I'm feeling guilty and can't get out of it.
I am in this phase right now😂😂
Andd We got a party boys
omg yes like im in a constant work mode memtally
Ong I do this, I guilt myself then I stop and actually enjoy myself for a lil while, no guilt, and it helps me get out of the rut faster
Been in a 6 month rut... I was exercising and reading and writing from home very consistently and still keeping up with hobbies and gaming with friends here and there, then my girlfriend came to visit and I decided to relax while she was there and it put me in that rut and I've been struggling to get out ever since. It's getting to the point where I'll sleep past alarms and get late to work, and I'll be a lot less motivated there too. Today though, I'm going to do the dishes and cook myself a meal.
I've dealt with the same thing. My first job after college was around the 2008 recession. We went from being very busy to having no work. For months, I sat at my desk with nothing to do. Before the recession, I was always motivated. After, I found it very hard to get back to work. At first I had to force myself to work and it felt hard. But, I stayed consistent and it wasn't long before my drive came back. I notice the same thing can happen after taking a vacation.
😂
no mangina
Same man I work 14 hours shifts and I do the things I do but I just don’t feel like I’m putting all my energy i always get to work late but I sleep my 8 hours yet my girlfriend gets mad I come home just to sleep n I just wanna rest but I can’t bc I have to come back to her and my daughter w no energy but I still put it for them and I treat myself like I’m no one I don’t self love myself I don’t buy myself clothe I don’t care if I don’t eat I have no self love low self esteem but dis year I feel different I feel the lil inspiration and I’m also 19 !! So all the pressure
@@kevinislas9212 You are everything man!! Take care of yourself so you can take care of those you love. It took me way to long to figure that out so if I can help you at 19 be better so you’re not 40 like me with no energy ever given to myself. It’s sad. It feels really sad to me. I’m really going to focus on helping myself out this year so I have the ability to properly show love to the people I love this year as well. Good luck man!! You’re not alone, and you got the good stuff in ya to make this happen and all your dreams come true! 💪🏼😁
The fact that you decided to watch this video means you have already started taking action. Good job!
The TH-cam algorithm just chose it for me.
@@nicolascorre1er Haha, that was more of a note to myself than for others XD
Keep up the motivation! ;) Personally I adopted the "split the big stuff in small actions" motif, that kinda work for everyday tasks for now...
@@nicolascorre1er Yeah, I have been splitting all the stuff in small tasks too following the principle of "Baby steps to giant strides" :)
Now I need a nap.
I’m gonna say, this literally got recommended when I really needed it.. I dont even write comments, but you literally described me right now.. Thank you. I got inspired
Rakan Al Yami a man in desperate need of a revelation usually revives one.
صح لسانك
Same here.
did this inspiration motivate you to take an action though?
Same
"After days of binging dopamine"
That little phrase there really opened my understanding of why I feel like crap after only watching tv for days in a row.
had the exact same thought.
Same for me. It's so simple, yet I can't figure that out myself when I'm in the rut. It's strange.
Yeah. I mean, the sitting on your ass. Probably eating junk food. Not moving. Ignoring other things that need to be done. None of that is why you feel like crap huh
Kristoffer Persson oh come on. You can’t figure out that you feel bad because you’re binging tv? Seriously ?
@@egeniojaramillo9048 No, idiot, you feel bad all of a sudden. Not motivated to do anything, besides eating junkfood, and watching tv shows. Eating junkfood etc, triggers dopamine wich makes you feel good. For example: that bag of cookies you're eating, the reason why you keep eating them while you know you shouldn't isn't only because they are tasty, but also because sugar stimulates the dopamine receptors, releasing dopamine in the brain wich again, makes you feel good.
Rewording my goals has helped me stay on track. Instead of something like “get fit” I used “become more in-tune with my body” followed by ways to do so such as bow flex, skate, dance, etc.
I also labeled my goals as falling under one of four categories: physical health, intellectual health, social health, and spiritual health. This helps me remember to keep balance in all aspects of my life and also not be so hard on myself if I don’t work on all my goals that day. If I can work on at least one goal in each category, I’m making progress.
I just thought the same things on your health categories but I called them purpose categories. I just figured out last night that I haven't had a purpose for the last 28 years after graduation from college. Best of luck to you!!!
Sharpen the saw
Start with a clean environment! What worked best for me (everyone is different) was deep cleaning my room and disinfecting everything so that I felt like I was was in a fresh relaxing environment. Once i did that, it became so much easier to climb out of that rut. The mind is powerful so the more you are aware of how much you have accomplished the more you do accomplish!
"A cluttered home is a cluttered mind"
Agrred
Absolutely! The brain craves order. Living in a dirty environment can only make depression worse
I love this because for me when I was depressed it started with making my bed, and then cleaning my room, and taking care of basic fundamental hygiene and everything rolled from that. I always feel decluttering helps get that ball rolling
Nah, you're just a Clean freak 👎
"Do you need motivation to take a shower?"
Depressed me: "yes."
This!!!
glad I'm not the only one
neckbeards entered the chat
The shower is what gives me motivation.
@@TonyQuackston This so much.
Damn... i was so productive and because of sitting at home entire days I became more and more undisciplined each day... RN I'm skipping (home) workouts and the work that I put off is piled up... Let's get out of this rut together you reading this!
Definitely there with you man hope you’ve gotten out of your rut now
@@lukedocherty2855 I have actually for me the trick lies in doing my workout as soon as I wake up and not later in the day when I'm already kind of tired from all the other work.
And with that if I did my workout in the morning I also feel more productive for the rest of the day
bjorn LETS DO THIS 😤😤😤
Let's fight back!
On board, let's go! 👍
Everyone is going through these phases. Moving home and going away for a long business trip coming out of summer holidays got the best of me and I've been struggling big time to get out of my rut. No gym, no running, no waking up early. But this video reminded me how actions are controlling our motivation - just "DO SOMETHING" and the rest will follow! Thank you! :)
The “Do Something” approach, is why I make my bed in the morning. It’s easy and it helps get me started.
I’ve read that heaps of successful people do that. Did you ever see that speech where some military guy talks about making your bed? Very powerful.
@@tosh8377 ikr. That guy gave me the motivation to make my bed everyday. I do that but still cant find any motivation to get back to my work lol. But still making bed generates some kind of energy or something like that in my body. All i gotta do is convert the energy to my work
Yes. I saw that video. Very inspiring. I make my bed daily.
Yep, definetely, and for me it's also kind of a mental barrier telling me I no longer can go back to my bed and that I should start my day
But PLEASE people - let the darn thing air first!
“You don’t need some massive motivational boost to take a shower”
I feel personally attacked
Myself, I work for a company that blames me when the people I go to help make a decision that doesn't put money in companies pocket. The people I help have already paid $300 for the 24hr at call service. I then have to go around with someone less qualified to see what I'm doing wrong. I feel very much attacked. Oh I've also been to the doctor and had a talk about it. He just had a good laff and said I'm not the one with the problem. But shit it makes my life a misery.
Stinky
FreeLeGiOn People take a shower far more than necessary anyway.
Azure Neko bruh I’m finna take notes from you holy shit
GreyFolk I mean I guess one less for me is more for everybody else?
Watching this video made me think that I can literally save my life right now. Thank you!
❤️💕
Literally? How??
Hope you are still inspired. ❤
i feel like that is the best thing you could ever tell someone
Hope you’re well and keep it up
this is exactly me right now - was killing it studying for exam, passed it, happy about it, took a (intentional) 1 week break from life, and now i'm in a rut
The "do something" principle is really a great strategy. But the biggest takeaway for me is knowing I'm not alone. Every time I enter a rut I always feel like I'm the only one in the world who can't stay on track. But after watching this and reading the comments it's amazing to realise how similar other persons' experiences are to mine. This helps a lot with moving forward. Sometimes knowing you're not alone can make all the difference.
No one is safe from the rut.
It’s more common today than it’s ever been bud
@@Fillup82Yes he mentioned everything I’ve been doing! I follow my schedule then when I hit that rut I’m stuck on tiktok for a week, eating unhealthy, feeding into unhealthy habits & sleeping alll day. I basically allow myself to rot and then slowly ease into my routines. But dammit I just want to be 100% consistent for once. I’ll get there eventually.
Why is that advice any good, " you are not alone" like who fuckin cares, I have no friends and no family to care about me, I don't think that noone in the wod has the same situation as me, it's just such useless advice and is basically saying " yeah your not the only one going through shit so shut up"
@@Reivaz88 whether you realize it or not you have a whole spiritual team that cares about you that surpasses your friends or family here in the 3d.
It’s your job to seek solitude in order to tap in, see, hear & receive the love and guidance that is here for you within you!
I don’t think “you’re not alone” is meant the way you’re taking it. It’s just as humans we honestly do go through things that make us feel alone or like it’s only happening to us when in reality there’s nothing under the sun we go through that hasn’t been done before!
I pray you are able to release this mentality, seek the God that is within you and know that there is soul community out there for you!
Ask your spirit to guide you and you shall find what you seek!
Take care babes! You’re Honestly not alone out here! 🤎
*Never skip a good habit 2 days in a row..*
Who knows Matt d’Avella rule?
Don't know it..which video?
No this rule is belonged to james clear who wrote atomatic habits book
Dean J it means that if you dont do any kind of good habit within 2 days,you lose this habit
Ghostgamer Fatih i didn’t know thanks! I’ll check out the book as I’m really interested in these topics!
TimeFlies - Time Management i recommend to you read atomatic habits book
Tips that always help me :)
1. Don’t think. Just do!
2. Lower your expectations for results. The important thing is just to TRY.
3. Start small. Break down large tasks into much smaller tasks.
4. Set a short timer (2-10 minutes) for each task and repeat timer until you have finished said task.
5. Consistency is key! Find a routine and stick to it.
6. Be kind to yourself. Reward yourself for completing every task.
7. Hold yourself accountable when you know you’re not doing your absolute best.
8. No excuses. Just do it!
You got this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Hey, thanks for all the upvotes. You’ve made me feel seen and I appreciate you! 💛
I find this encouraging and realistic Thank You
Nice, thank you for that.
Tip 20: love yourself ❤️
@SURA Thank you for this. I appreciate it, truly.
thank u for sharing sura , these r all very helpful :)
I’ve been in a 3 week rut and i absolutely hate how vulnerable i was to fall in it in the first place…
It happens to the best of us
This video may have been life changing for me. Two months ago when the quarantine started I felt like every living moment was a chore. I saw a few of your videos and this one really struck a chords with me. It gave me the motivation to do something. Two months later, lost 12lbs, wrote 3 chapters in my book, read 5 books, improved my relationships, felt like life was good every living day. There were days that I struggled but I keep on pushing through. Today I ended up in a funk and I knew exactly where to go to find my trueself again. Joey you are a life changer.
Proud of you!! Keep it up!
Dynamic-EU Wow! I’m proud of you!
How are you doing now? Were you able to keep moving forward? I can’t seem to get the cycle started, but I’m desperately needing this kind of amazing change in my life.
This is amazing and so inspiring! Keep going!
When you’re so rock bottom that even TH-cam is trying to help you. 😂😂
On godd hahaha
Bwaaaaaaa!
Amy Suarez I am also in that club! 🙋🏻♀️ lol aye yie yie, I’m gonna go eat another slice of cheese
sarah velarde more like another block for me 😂😂😂
For me. Its jus i can't tell whether my crush likes me back, or she fallin for someone else...
I’ve been stuck in this “rut” from the day of my 30th birthday. Something changed..
I use to be highly motivated and was the guy that went to the success seminars, watched all the videos, read all the books. I was big into working out! Being healthy and fitness was higher priority. I was headed somewhere in life, with purpose I felt.
Today. I’m 34. I’m depressed, lonely, broke, angry, I have bouts of rage, stressed constantly, annoyed with everyone, don’t care for being polite in public anymore. I’ve become something I hate and despise.
Maybe this video came to me for a reason. I don’t know. But this video directly spoke to me. Thank you.
How’s it going?
Charles Duvall you can make some changes... I’d be happy to give you some advice if you wanted but I don’t know anything about you. I’ve struggled with a lot and have had a lot of hell and pain. I wish you the best
Feel u guys.. Avolition is the most shit feeling ever..
What helped me was changing my general perception, it came when i realised our subconscious mind is controlling what thoughts we have every day. What questions do you ask yourself?
There are some tricks to program yourself.
Do it! Or others will do, like they always have
Developing Gratitude helped me a lot..
Best wishes! Your time will come for sure!
If u are looking for the person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror
That’s what happened. After doing all this stuff you were told to do, not by yourself but society, after completing it, you haven’t found a personal purpose for yourself.
@@realmadamebproductions6202 If you haven't seen it already, search for "Alan Watts on education". He describes exactly what you're talking about, and concludes with (paraphrasing from memory): "But we fooled ourselves the entire way. We thought of life as a pilgrimage, as a quest, with a serious purpose at the end and the thing was to get to that end. But we were wrong all along: it was a musical thing, and you were supposed to sing and dance while the music was being played".
And that's a good attitude towards life.
Furthermore, you're not responsible for everything in life. Your first responsibility is to yourself. Treat yourself as you would treat others. Lots of people put their own physical and mental health in second place. While it's commendable that you would take excellent care of a child or a pet, remember that you owe yourself that same level of attention and care.
Your second responsibility is to your loved ones. Be they family, partner, friends or even pets. Take good care of them, and they will take good care of you when you're in need. Even if it's just offering emotional support.
Your last responsibility is to humanity as a whole. Try not to do anything to jeopardise the future of the species or harm society. In concrete terms that would equate to trying not to contribute to the toxic atmosphere in online comments sections, trying to minimise your ecological footprint, that sort of stuff. Now, I'm not the best at all of that either. But it being difficult to follow doesn't invalidate the advice. ;)
I watched this 4 years ago and my life has completely changed.
Me: trying to listen to this guy tell me how to get out of a rut.
Me: Reading the comments and hitting likes while totally ignoring the good advice this guy is probably giving me.
You're out of the rut already
Shadyfox Thanks for the support. :)
Ha. I got to finishing 3/4 ths of the video before I did that. I wish TH-cam videos were set up so that I couldn't see the comments until I finished the video.
Super underrated comment
Fuck u got me!
"Every day it gets a little easier. But you have to do it every day. That's the hard part. But it does get easier."
BoJack
Wow you can quote bojack that is impressive
Nah Fuck that it’s Sunday
It doesn't get easier. You just get better
"I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude,"
Quote of the century.
I heard that in a prostate exam
@@faboolean7039 hmmm
Not really at all.
Doctors are dudes too! 😱
@@Paarthurnaxdova yeah, we know that, the "dude" he is talking about is just a mainstream human.
Thanks, I'm constantly in quick ruts and I really need momentum right now. It is a blessing to return to your channel and find the ideas that introduced me to selfdevelopment in the beginning.
I usually stay productive for 6 days while taking breaks. On day 7, when everything is done, I pamper myself with facials, movies, and video games. Seems to be working for me so far lol.
Not a bad idea.
six versus one is too little :(
@@dean4545 everybody is different, there is People That dont even take That one Day, or there are productive people That take 4 days, doesnt really matter, Just apply a good routine to reach your goals and show up everytime =) good luck
“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not who someone else is today” love that quote, you’ll only become better the more you see progress in yourself not your progress compared to others
Thomas Dezalak that’s a Jordan Peterson rule in his book lol
What if you were much better off yesterday than today?
I’m jumping in the shower right now. I needed this kick up the ass. Depression sucks. 😭 sending out many hugs to any one in a rut on these last 2 days of 2020. 🙏🤗❤️
In Sha Allah you will have no depression and you will feel content in life and be happy Ameen May Allah Bless us Alll with barakah and provisions ameen.
@@salemdoali6608 Ameen
💪🏽💪🏽 you got it!!
@@salemdoali6608 Fuck Allah.
I suppose to take a shower rn
00:00 Lack of motivation can lead to self-destruction
01:08 Utilize the 'do something' principle for action
02:28 Start with action to gain momentum
03:43 Reward yourself for small wins
04:58 Manage your primal brain with higher judgement and compassion
06:07 Organically grow a productive lifestyle
07:23 Reducing friction is key to sustained productivity
08:37 Learn how to climb out of a rut
Thank you
Thanks.. this actually helps much.😊😊
love ppl like you🤝
"Comparing yourself to who you were yesterday rather than who someone else is today."
You sir gets a like on that one!
Jordan Peterson much? :)
Japanese technology
My son sent me this to help with my depression and anxiety. God bless all who suffer with these debilitating issues.
Tanya Goddin Doubt
@@jameso17 could be or being refined in the fire. God does his best work in the valleys.
@@gracegotthis3704 I went through heavy medication and stationary therapy because of depression. Nothing really worked, my depression remained. Only crying out and trusting God changed my heart and mind and it was almost instantly gone. That doesn't mean it has to be that way for everybody or that your trust is lacking. Some people just happen to need longer to heal due to their own story. As long as Jesus is your refuge your soul will recover and be finally at peace.
God bless you. May Jesus heal you soon.
Hey Tanya,
I feel you and I’m sure u’ll get out of it!
What helped me was changing my general perception, it came when i realised our subconscious mind is controlling what thoughts we have every day. What questions do you ask yourself?
There are some tricks to program yourself.
Do it! Or others will do, like they always have
Developing Gratitude helped me a lot..
Best wishes!
I know it''s terrible, I go through the same thing (burn out) wish you well too!
A mentor once told me that procrastination is not because of laziness but rather a fear of failure.
Ooof so true
Damn that hit hard
Also, discipline is a stronger factor than motivational quotes. Program is key. Even a small one.
Not really. Sometimes yeah but usually its not fearing anything its just being lazy lol
@@someome1789 yes I agree but there is things that are important for which you procrastinate. Now, I am lazy to even get up and turn off the light, sure.
as someone who regularly struggles with executive dysfunction, this video is very helpful! i do a couple of these already- the “do something principal” is basically how i get anything done lol. giving yourself extremely easy goals that would be nearly impossible NOT to do is a great way to trick your brain into starting on tasks you put off. (and if you really don’t end up doing anything beyond that easy first goal, at least you got a little done instead of nothing!)
i especially learned from the 2nd and 3rd strategies. i tend to want to ride the high of motivation and end up tiring myself out, putting myself in a brand new rut. even though i know it isn’t working, it’s hard to convince yourself in the moment that taking a bunch of small breaks and rewarding yourself before you’re even that tired is a good idea. hearing someone talk about the logic behind the method is really good for silencing the part of my mind that insists i’m being lazy for not getting everything done in one sitting.
all in all, thanks for the video!
This might be the most helpfull channel on TH-cam
This "rut" will always happen. One can only do steps to handle these ruts the right way. What I like to go by is:
"if you don't take the break, the break will take itself"
this is so good. definitely needed to be reminded of this. thank you.
omg this.
you, matt d'avella and nathaniel drew are saving my life no joke
the holy trinity
fr though hahaha
Don't forget Thomas Frank
And Einzelganger
And Universal Man
the way you pace your commentary along with the tonality you use combined with the info ... makes this so easy to digest. my way of getting of a rut it simply to decide to do the first two minutes of anything ... that's it ... from there if flow has been created i go with it for another 15 mins. if not then i return to the task either later in the day or the following day.
I’m in such a rut I don’t even have the motivation to finish this video
Paige Bostock truth
I struggled while watching ans wanted to watch it later but fighted to watch it
You look beautiful BTW
It's because he takes 3 minutes to get to the point.
You think that's a rut?!...I don't have the motivation to finish this...
brothers and sisters, we are not alone
jaefraz fuck the eagles go cowboys
I guess ur Optimus prime 😁😀
Damn this guy is in a rut for a week....
*I‘m in a rut for my whole life*
Jesus
I'm praying for you 🙏
then you probably need to seek out the professional help he mentioned in the disclaimer of his video, bruh. good luck!
Been in a rut for at least 10 years. Not a nice struggle
MV#165 me too 😞 it’s mind blowing people aren’t, i’m happy they aren’t but it’s a weird thought. I hope we can get out of ours one day!
Great video! I'm a licensed counselor and I used this video in one of my group sessions! You did a great job with thoroughly explaining your points and maintaining humility at the same time!
Strategy 1: Utilize the do something principle 1:54
Strategy 2: Reward yourself for small wins. 3:50
Strategy 3: Progressive Overload 5:54
Matthew Molinar Why... thank you Matt.
Thank you! I'll definitely need this when I rewatch this motivational video, like, some day.
Thx
I think you've been reading my mind . . .
It's the TH-cam Algorithm.
I thought it was just me with this defect as well
@@chipie1002 Defect or not, I ain't complaining.
Hey man, aside from a few jokes in the comment section, this is actually a really good video and very good advice. I have been in a rut since I left my job 2 months ago. Idleness definitely plays a part in negative thinking and self-loathing. I have slowly added more and more responsibilities to my daily tasks and am now almost completely up & running again. I tried to do it all in one day and burnt out rather quickly. You are definitely correct, you have to slowly progress and improve, not take it all in at once. We are human and yes, even the strongest of us can and will burn out in life. I used to work in a Psyche Ward and would see men and woman check themselves in not necessarily because they had mental issues per se, but bc they burned out from life and trying to take on so much at once. It was really cool speaking with them bc I realized anyone of us could be in there. It is okay to relax, reboot, and do nothing, some would go as far to say it is rather healthy and healing. This video is exactly what a person needs after the reboot to get up and back going again. Keep up the great work. 👍
Haven't seen one joke yet 🤔 what are you referring to?
I really appreciate your comment and the perspective it brings. When you consider the alternative to taking time to reboot being checking one's self in to a mental healthcare facility to force downtime, it makes it seem much more needful/necessary. That perspective allows me to feel like less of a slug for taking time to rest and reboot. Thank you.
Thanks for your comment. Burn out is very natural.
Raiders Lover yes! You hit the nail on the head.
Johnny Five I feel you sir. I worked in a manager position in retail for many years, and although I did not reach a corporate level position, man did I feel the burden and weight of the entire organization. And the commute too was horrific. It seemed like I had zero time nor energy to devote to myself and my wellness. No time to decompress and refocus after the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. Our careers play SO MUCH into our wellbeing. If we are stuck w toxic co-workers and in a place where the positive mission statement goes no further than a PR campaign, we will eventually suffer physical and/or mental tribulations. How do I know? Been there. I quit a few jobs, not because I couldn't handle the work, but because it was so taxing to my inner spirit. The careers I get into always place me with negative co-workers and negative superiors. But you know what sir, it's okay. I learned a lot every time, most importantly what I personally and professionally forbid to put up with. Don't be hard on yourself, you did everything that you could do. They didn't appreciate you nor were they worthy of your sacrifices anymore. You removing yourself from such a high position tells me that you understand your self-worth and are willing to sacrifice for your happiness. I think you also learned that although money is good, happiness holds more value. Very admirable sir. Yes, it will take a few months for you to shake off the negative traces of what you just selflessly endured and that's cool. Take the time you need to get that spark back. The Universe, be it God, Destiny, or any other force you may believe in, was directing you to something greater. That role you played, was just that, a role, where you discovered truths about yourself and the unfortunate realities of that particular profession (or corporation). Stay strong, you are not alone man. Millions of people are either suffering through the exact same thing you just went through without standing up for themselves, or like you, they removed themselves from the situation and are re-focusing. That passion that drove you there, will eventually come back with rest. You deserve a breather brother. And there's nothing wrong starting back at the bottom. Something small will cause your inner determination to boil up until you shoot for the stars again. I know you probably feel like a quitter, but brother, you aren't! You are a professional who decided to be brave enough to remove yourself from a situation that was compromising your health. We must remember, your health & well-being should ALWAYS come before your job. Start slow as the video suggested, eat healthy, exercise if possible, and I promise you sir, you will attract the right energy to get you back on your feet. I have been through this a few times, and I always bounce back a better person and a more informed professional. P.S. Much respect for earning and accepting a corporate (salaried) position. Those never come easy and always at a very high price!! Is or was that price worth it?? You will always be a corporate professional sir, you just need to find the right place. Until then, reboot, refocus, then kick-ass!!!
Thanks brother, this video really helps, I've been on a rut for a long time and it's motivating to see someone who is also dealing with the same thing
"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today"...
This sentence has so much propulsion, even just by itself, it helps me to keep moving forward.
Thank you so much for sharing this video and your knowledge.
I agree with you!! Comparing yourself to your past can change your perspective on what you are going through in the present moment.
Jordan Peterson
It's the name of a chapter from Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life." If the title of the chapter hit you, then the book will slam you.
@@Sgtfuckface thanks!
@@AshtonRiddell thanks!
My rut has been going on for like 29 years.
Thats rough
Im staying a consistent 3 years behind ya!
Just try something different. Get out of your comfort zone. It's seriously 100% will work. It's just uncomfortable
I just realized this dude looks like saitama
Made me lol
Dude: "Do you need some huge inspirational epiphany to take shower?"
Me: "Yes"
Dude: "No!"
Me: ohh...
I feel this on a spiritual level
He's bald. Its like washing your hands for him
that is an actual problem
Haha same
😂😂😂😂
Bro was 5 years ahead of his time! Thanks bro still helpful even today. Love from a 16y/o
When I'm in a rut or feeling low and depressed I say to myself, doing something is always better than doing nothing. It can be the smallest thing like taking the garbage out or taking 5 mins to clean the sink. Sometimes its the little things that can bring about the biggest change.
Damn this happens to me every week it sucks. All it takes is a bad sleep night the cycle begins
So true!
Same
muggshot Exactly me. I barely sleep one night, I’m dead tired all day for my classes. Come home and nap, get nothing done, stay up all night doing nothing because I napped all day.
Joe Nobos same #feelsbadman
Joe Nobos same. I stayed home from classes today to catch up on sleep, and tomorrow my morning lab is cancelled so I get two days of a little break. It’s much needed.
I actually needed this in my recommended
LifeOfPriya These videos always seem to show up when I need them
Great advice!! Doing something small basically undoes the paralysis. My guess is we actually need breaks but guilt extends the rest period because we feel driven to not fail. With that mindset a rest can feel like failure and then that feels overwhelming and we slip. So the balance you mentioned as an ultimate goal is definitely true. It just might take some time to get there. Very helpful!! 😅
"Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower?"
Me: "yes"
"No."
Me: "right, of course not"
Yeah
honestly, I thought the same. But I also have super long and curly hair, which means taking a full shower with washing my hair takes me around 45 minutes, spending most of that time with my head upside down. So yeah, like, I need a lot of motivation to do that
Same. I just gotta find the thing that's easy for me to do. I think my rut is a lot lower than his example, so my "do somethings" are going to be a LOT smaller than his. Hopefully one day they'll be bigger.
@@jesswest15 you totally got this!! One step at a time. It’s not easy but you CAN require your brain. 🌻🙏
@@ILooveeuuu shave your head or suffer for eternity
“Going back to being productive like earlier in the month”
Years... it’s been years buddy
Same lmao
😂
I can't go back to something I never was..
Yep almost 5 years here!
Same
When he said " I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude", I felt that
"I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!"
😂😂
the two genders: doctor or dude
Been re watching this video every few months for a while now and got to say, you improved my life man. Thank you 🙏
When I'm in a rut it's because I have some underlying problem giving me anxiety.
Nah you're lazy.
For me its the same
Same
Same here.
I even struggle with showers... Shit.
“I’m not a doctor, I’m a dude”
Van Xin 😆
My proctologist said the same thing after my last exam. 😬
@@TreyDieterich Did he say no homo?
@@sisckogames2305 no 😭
@Bits and Frames TV Not necessarily...
I had this about 5 years ago. I was doing awesome in life. I lost 50 pounds and I did great at school. Then out of nowhere my dog and Grandpa died. A few months after that, my grandma got a stroke and could never walk again. I fell back into gaining weight again and doing very bad at school. At one point I weight over 270 pounds at 180cm... I stayed like this for 4 years and dropped down 2 levels on school. Now FINALLY, I've seen the light and started working out again. Now I lost 30 pounds and I'm doing great at college😁
Proud of you dude! 🙌🏼
I’m in a similar situation, minus the family losses (very sorry to hear that), and I used to be so on top of everything. People always told me how amazed they were with me, but it also felt like more pressure to keep it going. I’ve gained a bunch of weight back, and barely do anything each day. This is the second time I’m watching this video, because I really need to get out of this rut
@@marcusbaker1092 You can do it. I believe in you. Atomic Habits is a great book that has a lot of helpful tools to build better habits. And if you don't like reading it's available on audible :)
I've been working on myself this month and I kinda let myself go this weekend, this video after a run really got me out of this rut. You're not weak for taking a few days off; for self improvement is never a straight line.
I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and spend years at a time depressed. I appreciate the author of this video saying it wasn't a replacement for therapy for a doctor but what most people fail to realize is whether or not you take medication this video is a powerful tool for people who are experiencing depression as well. Most people assume it's medication that makes you better but medication is only a tool. Sleep, proper diet, exercise, socializing "a routine"/being productive is what helps you get better and keeps you well. I have been depressed for nearly 4 years and trying to rebuild my life back up but I am having trouble getting out of the "rut" depression leaves you in when it starts lifting and these tips are 100% exactly what I need as I was having trouble figuring out WHY I was so successful last time I was in this position which this video helped me understand. TY for the info
Emily Anne Jesus loves you.
Exactly
@@Nadine4266 Then why does he allow her to wallow in the depths of despair because of a chemical imbalance in her brain? Sounds more like gaslighting to me... Just saying.
Larissa Pienaar, confusion and pain is not what God wants. That’s what men choose when we disregard or ignore completely Gods words in the Bible. If we read His word (the Bible) he tells us all clearly What His will is. He loves us all and can heal anything but we must turn to Him for that healing. Most people, including me before I was born again, think that we have so much logic that we can argue away God. We’re we there when he created everything? Can man create even one grain of sand from nothing? No. Are we Holy? We aren’t. But The God of creation is holy and righteous and rather than us fighting against him without understanding, we should try to throw off our pride and seek to understand Him. God is so good.
Emily Anne (and everyone) check out Dr. Carolyn Leaf. She is a Neuroscientist and a Christian, she talks about the science behind mental strongholds and how the Bible is scientific and teaches us how to get past these issues by the renewing of our mind and drawing close to the Lord.
"do you need motivation to take a shower"?
Me: yes
"No"
Me: oh
That was my exact reaction too! 😂
I feel like hot showers are one of the best gifts in life...... maybe you should get a shower filter and some candles.... make it a great expereince 😊
😭😭😭this!
Ha! Exactly 👍
Strategic Stripping Podcast
Her: “That sounds like a lot of work!”
This might sound odd but as a female I thought it might be because of my cycles/hormones etc. I feel a lot better knowing its something we all go through and it’s not because of things that are somewhat out of my control
I’m a freelance photographer and I’m usually on top of my game up and early and I recently found out I’m pregnant and ever since then I’ve been in this “self destructive” mode because I’ve been so sleepy honestly I can’t blame my hormones either bc I know what I need to do, I just can’t bring myself to do the important stuff 🤯
@@missmittens4526 hey, don't be too hard on yourself :) it's normal to feel extra lethargic during the first trimester because your body is working very hard to adjust and adapt to accommodate your smolbean. It will get better after the 14th week or so. Congratulations by the way :)
@@missmittens4526 I’m 8 months post baby now and I was in your boat.
1. Yes hormones play a huge role. Your body is working overdrive every single second of the day to prepare and support this baby inside you. Literally you are living for 2!
2. Give yourself a break because pregnancy is not easy. Yes it’s a physical change but you change emotionally, mentally and spiritually so try to fuel yourself positively. Take it one day at a time.
3. Talk to your doctor. Since your body is working hard you have to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. This changed the game for me. Sleeping 12+ hours is perfectly normal in pregnancy. A lot happens while you are asleep.
I talked to my midwife about all this and she suggested some vitamin supplements. I was already anemic and so the pregnancy was causing an iron deficiency. Once I started incorporating the advised supplements and switching my diet around to support both of us I started having more energy and feeling a little more okay. Trust me it gets better, just give yourself Grace.❤️🙂
yeah we're experts at rationalizing our behavior
For most people it's the opposite. They prefer feeling like it's something out of their control instead of something that they can change.
Thank you. Those cycles of extreme good and bad feelings for months is basically my life. Though I have a safety setup I still manage to fall into those dark ruts. At this point I feel like I'm a failure because I didn't stick to my strategies. Helps to see that so many others struggle with that, too.
Something I do to help myself get into the swing of things at work: I write down a very short "To Do" list. I will put THREE items on it that I KNOW I can do without difficulty. This can be emails, reading a chapter in a book on leadership, or sending a text to my active clients to let them know I'm thinking about them. Then I cross each item off the list as I complete these menial tasks. Once the three items are completed, I write down three more. Because I have ADD, sometimes I need to write down the entire day's list on a separate sheet of paper, before I forget anything. Then I will take out a separate sheet of paper (of my daily planner) and transfer three items at a time from the master sheet. This has been very helpful to me since I have a tendency to become overwhelmed when there are many things to do. And when I feel overwhelmed, my mind becomes cluttered and I can't be as productive as I should be, and it also seems to take more mental energy which leads to premature fatigue.
I hope this helps someone out. For the record, today is February 5th. For those of you who feel as though the ship has already sailed to have a productive year, stop the negative thought process. Before the end of this week, you can write down your yearly goals, and break them down into monthly, weekly, and daily goals. Set yourself up to hit the ground running HARD next Monday. Remember that the goal is never to be as good as somebody else you're envious of. The goal is to be better than you were yesterday. Even if only slightly. You CAN be more patient. You CAN take a 5 minute walk. You CAN call up your parents to thank them for everything, and see if there's anything they need a hand with. You CAN greet your pet with silly talk and a walk when you walk through the door after work. You CAN pick up a book and read 5 pages.
You can do this. I know you can because I have gone through this process myself. It isn't easy and it takes WORK. But remember: Everything is difficult before it becomes easy.
God's blessings on your marriage, relationships, health and business in 2020.
THANK YOU!
@@nelsonsjourney9714 You're welcome! 😊
Very helpful. Appreciate it man!
Damn dude, those chapters on leadership are definitely working, you TALK like a leader!
THIS is soo important also for people like me who go into a depressed spiral and aren't able to go out of bed
Liz maybe we can help each other
Ever since I had a panic attack, I have been suffering from depressive spirals, anxiety, depersonalization and derealization. Back then, I used to be unmotivated too but I was somewhat still happy. I need to get my life back.
@@PixelBraint here if needed
I’m in the same boat!
@@j.4354 the fact that u went to college and have something to offer is an achievement within itself. U will fail at times but that's not u failing as a person but a more not what u know but who u know situation. I know u will land that dream job. I am british living in the usa with no diploma and can only hope to get a dream job. Cheers
i been in a runt for nearly 4 years and its the worst feeling ever, and just when i start to get my life back on track. something comes in a flips everything on its head.
people underestimate how much will power a person needs to even get out of bed.
Life is tough my friend. But we are fighters. You will overcome this.
Good luck my friend, take it one day at a time.
We believe in you
Did it work
what's the point of anything 🤔
Before Christmas I finished a huge house project that made the whole first floor so much nicer, this was right on the heels of gutting and redoing the kitchen, then the holidays were great, then I went on a cruise and I was even better. I'm always doing or planning something, but I decided to take a pause until March, now it is late January and after nearly a month of doing nothing, I am unmotivated and sad. Knowing I am not supposed to do anything for another month has me watching TV for hours a day, my joints are hurting, I'm getting sick and feel life sucks. Working and doing projects makes me tired, but it makes me happy too. Thanks for telling me that I need to get moving again!
“Why are we still here, just to suffer”
Queue David Goggins.
“Stay hard”
😂😂
when everything falls off not gettings done, just typing these words on youtube literally
The Phantom Pain
The first minute of this was almost violating by how accurate it was.
"Do you need major motivation to get up and take a shower? no"
Depression: Hold my beer
Thank YOU!!!!
Haha don't allow depression to stop you u gotta go get that bread or else u die😅
Thank you for this comment, haha!
Yes. That shower thing shows this guy actually doesn't understand.
Yes... it actually does for me
My advice to everyone on how to not get INTO the rut, is something my father taught me. My father has been self employed all alone for more than 20 years, so he needed to be his own motivation in order to work every day and earn money.
My father only gave me one advice. He said: At the end of a day, make sure the start of the next day is as easy as possible.
That means to already know what the next task is for the next day, and solving any problem of getting started, while you’re still riding the momentum of the end of your work day, so that when you come in next day snd motivation is low in the morning, your task is easy and there’s little to think about, you just have to do the thing you prepared for yesterday.
And this advice is very real, it works very well for me also.
Hope this helps you too 👍
I appreciate everyone that hit the like button so that this would show up on my feed and bless me with strategies to get out of my rut
"Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower? No."
---
I am being personally attacked.
😂😂😂😂
So true.
literally 10 minutes ago an old friend called and said let's meet in an hour. I am so pissed that I have to take a shower now and go meet with people. and saw this video, clicked it. and the dude says you don't need inspiration to take a shower. guess what? I fucking do. someone kill me please.
Right?! Why don’t you mind your business😭
@@oguzhanasdas5411 you just made me feel so normal
Anyone else feel like we’re in the middle of a collective rut?
Yup htf
Lol ikr
🤯
Yes omg, but WHY??
most definitely
Being in a legit, life harming rut is something I had never experienced before until this year. (I’m 32). Nihislm penetrating my every day life, it’s been awful. I completely agree with the first tip in this video. If I do the dishes I’ll often then sweep the floor, and then that will lead to me organizing my art area, which may lead to me painting, and so on. Its crazy how one action can be so important. Granted the hard part is when I’m really depressed and it’s hard to even do that, but you know, baby steps.