Have you ever been in a funk you couldn’t get out of? It’s exhausting, draining, toxic on you and everyone around you. Everyday feels like a rainy, dreary day. It’s been too long since you felt excited about something. I have felt this way for over two months before. It took someone hitting me over the head with some real self examination at my habits to discover how to get myself out of the funk!
1. Develop a daily habit of gratitude
Practice daily gratitude with a gratitude journal or during meditation in the morning and evening.
I found myself becoming annoyed at little things that were inconvenient to me. Example: My 4yo woke up early during my “me” time. I was annoyed at first, but then was able to turn it around and thank God for showing me his beauty and love in my little boy’s face.
2. Set break reminders throughout the day
Set an alarm on your phone to go off throughout the day to remind you to stop and breathe. Even a 30 second break of breathing can interrupt a pattern.
I set an alarm on my phone to go off several times throughout the day. I use the app ‘Alarmed‘. It plays a nice little tune that I use to stop what I’m doing and breathe in that moment.
3. Stop the negative talk
Whether it be gossip at work, or shaming a body part, stop the negative talk. Being in a funk is all about energy, and moving it into a positive place. Gossiping about someone’s love life, failures, horrible things going on in the world,
4. Get active
We all know exercise is good for us! It not only helps in the physical sense, but it moves energy too! Go for a walk or be out in nature. Get some of that Vitamin D working in your body!
5. Write about it
Spend time reflecting on your journey. What has been setting you off lately? Reflect on the last several weeks. Spending time asking yourself what you want, and write about it.
God Bless you! We’re in this together!
Leave a Reply