1. Make A List of Everything You Love
Take a paper and a pen and start making a list of everything you love. It might include people, concepts and all other things that interest you. Write down in detail. Don’t hesitate!
2. Do Something Different
Many times, we feel like what we are doing never helps us in a positive way. So, try to take different actions as it will boost up your energy. For instance, if you feel like hanging out at home, you should get out and do something extraordinary. At times, doing something that you have never done before will ignite and excite you in a remarkable way.
3. Try Something Odd and Fun
Even if you’re not feeling it right now, you have to take a step and do something fun and unique. You can try something extraordinary, something that you have never tried, such as go for a trapeze class or attend a lecture on a unique subject.
4. Exhale Out Your Dreams
Talking about your goals might also be helpful in getting your life back on track. Just discuss with family or friends what you would like to do one day. If you don’t have someone you can converse with, take a pen and paper and write it all down.
5. Laugh More, Worry Less
Smile and laugh even when you have to fake it. It will make you feel better from inside. I don’t encourage fake smiles and laughs, but when it comes to feeling uninspired and flat, you can watch a comedy play or movie or just give a smile to a stranger. It works out for sure!
6. Stay focused on what you want to feel
It’s critical that you try to stop focusing on what you’re feeling, and instead focus on what you want to feel. You probably heard about Buddha’s quote ”Suffering is to argue with reality.” When you feel bored, uninspired or flat, try to think about things that will make you feel passionate and excited. If you focus on how you are feeling down, you will feel even worse.
7. Never over-think a particular situation
Another good advice is to not avoid things that need to be done, such as housework or paperwork. Never think about the situation that disturbs you, as this will end in long worries like why it isn’t working, where would I go, etc. Don’t over-think the things that need to be happening, just do them.
8. Accept what it is
Now that’s the important thing to do. Just accept “What it is.” If you’re not in a right zone, then don’t worry. Things will work out soon; you just need to accept your current situation, and it’ll make a hell of a difference.
9. Test yourself for depression
I think it’s also important to talk about this topic as well. Plan an appointment with a doctor and check yourself for depression. The common symptoms of depression are a loss of energy, loss of interest and flatness in emotions. Stop drinking alcohol, as some people get caught up in bad habits due to depression. The sooner you start getting the treatment, the easier it will be to get back to life. So, never hesitate to consult a doctor right away as it’s better to be safe than sorry. Happy reading! Featured photo credit: Kyle Broad via images.unsplash.com
