My Life
Stuck in a Rut
Venus Cow says, "When you work at what you love you never work again."
Is your life going nowhere, monotonous, boring, uninspiring? Most of us are sitting waiting for life to suddenly happen/start, that incredible bolt of lightening transporting us to a tropical island but the truth is we work hard all year to escape for two weeks to Benidorm.
It is usually fear that holds us back from being the best we can be. So stop wasting time feeling sorry for yourself and get in touch with your inner self.
How do we do that?
Being stuck in a rut you will find you have low energy, be constantly confused and undecided. Get out in the fresh air and do some exercise to lift your spirit. Walking in the countryside is excellent. Stimulate your senses by looking instead of seeing, listening instead of hearing. Participate instead of being passive. Change your diet to lift your energy levels. Change your routine and create new routines. Change your job and change your friends. Go on holiday alone. Set yourself these goals and motivate yourself to try something new. Focus only on the present. Whenever you do not know what to do, practise meditation. Do something for someone else today and feel positive straight away.
Go to your journal and set yourself a challenge, maybe walking two miles non stop. Talk to a stranger you fancy in the supermarket. Offer to help out an old person by doing their shopping, cleaning, garden. Climb a mountain, go bungee jumping or give up smoking. Whatever you decide to do, do it now and record the events, feelings and results daily.
Venus Cow says, "Always focus on the present and don’t wallow in the past. There is no room for regret in your new life."
Top tips for getting out of a rut are;
1. Stop listening to yourself and start listening to others for ideas.
2. Stop complaining.
3. Keep happy with a positive sense of humour.
4. Learn a new skill. Take up a class.
5. Think about others and not yourself.