4TH DECEMBER 2017
5 Ways To Motivate Yourself Out Of The Slump
Being in a slump is awful, isn’t it? You feel down like you’re stuck in a rut, and that you’re going to feel this way forever. However, worry not, there’s no need to panic. There are ways to get yourself out of the slump and back to feeling like you’re ready to take on the world, and we’re going to be looking at five ways that you can beat the slump.
Set yourself one goal
For a lot of people, what helps them when it comes to combatting the funk is to set yourself a goal and then just go for it! Setting one achievable goal and then managing to do it will help you to see that you can move past the slump and get back into things. The longer you dwell in a slump, the worse your wellbeing gets, so try and set yourself a goal you can accomplish sooner rather than later.
Do some exercise
One of the best ways to get out of a slump is to get physical and get moving. Doing exercise is not only good for your health, but it also releases endorphins which are a feel good sensation. Why not go to a gym, or join a yoga class? Exercise is a great way to lift your mood and make you feel better, and the gym or a yoga class are great places to make new friends and enjoy yourself, plus they have all the facilities for improving any kind of part of your body you want.
Start small
For some people, the slump is an all consuming mood which is hard to shake. And that's okay. In situations like those, it is best to take it slow and do something small. Whether it is to stop snacking during the day, and pay more attention to your diet, or doing something like a few minutes of exercise every day, you're slowly but surely coming out of the funk.
Celebrate successes
Each time you manage to do something towards coming out of the slump, celebrate. Dance around, or kick back and relax. You've done an excellent thing in trying to get out of your slump, and while it may seem silly, you should be proud of yourself.
Reach out to others
If you're feeling down, please don't bottle it up inside. Tell someone when you're in a slump, and reach out to people who matter. You don't have to go through these things by yourself. You have family and friends, and they care about your health and wellbeing, so tell them how you feel. Pain shared is pain lessened.
Overall, these are five ways that you can get out of your funk. It may seem like it's not going to be okay now, but it will be. You'll get past this, and soon you'll be getting your confidence back, and you can get right back into the swing of things. We all get in a slump from time to time, and they can be a real pain, but they will fade. You just need to try and set yourself goals to accomplish and remember that leaning on friends and family is ok. Together, you'll get through it.
