While the sensation of being stuck in a rut is one that tends to be rather miserable and bleak, I would suggest trying to find comfort in knowing that you are certainly not alone in your feelings. I could argue that there are phases of life during which avoiding the idea of being stuck in a rut is unavoidable, and it is absolutely a common human experience.
Despite the experience of being in a slump being a common one, anyone who has been there themselves can attest to how miserable it is. I’ve been feeling a little slumpish myself as of late, so I thought I would dedicate a post to how to pull oneself out of a rut. This information comes from npr.org.
“Take breaks from good things. Remove yourself from that environment or situation for a certain amount of time — then come back. You’ll be better able to notice things that are great. People who go on business trips, for example, often find that when they come back, they suddenly appreciate their comfortable home, their loved ones, the view from their window.
“You can also take this break in your mind. Close your eyes and imagine not having your house, not having your family, not having your job. Try to imagine it with vividness and detail. When you open your eyes again, there’s some dishabituation, this feeling of gratefulness.
“Don’t overlook variety. It causes you to be in a state of learning. This could be something big, like moving to a different place or taking a new job. But it could also be smaller things, like taking on a new skill. Learning is one thing that really induces the most joy in people,” the web page states.
I’m going to put these tips into practice and report back with my findings.
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