How To Get Out Of A Mental Rut

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • Has this ever happened to you?
    One day, life seems to be going great and everything seems to be progressing well.
    But the next day, you wake up with no motivation whatsoever and you suddenly feel stuck.
    Just going through your daily routine is a struggle and it feels like a chore. And to make matters worse, you beat yourself up for not being as productive as you'd like to be.
    What happened is you've entered a mental rut.
    It's basically a state of mind where you feel stuck, purposeless and you're unable to motivate yourself.
    And doing anything that day can be difficult.
    Days like these will come unexpectedly, seemingly out of nowhere, and can last for days or even weeks.
    In today's video I'll talk about how to get out of this state.
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Komentáře • 387

  • @joanneng9145
    @joanneng9145 Před 4 lety +824

    1. Allow yourself to take a break, it will keep your productivity up and prevent burnout.
    2. Exercise
    3. Have a balanced diet, eat nutritious food and stay hydrated.
    4. Get enough sleep, typically 7-9 hours
    5. Go outside occasionally and surround yourself in nature
    6. Switch up your routine, do something differently, to give yourself something to look forward to
    7. Write down your goals and aim for them
    8. Start small and build up your productivity from there
    9. This too shall pass, wait for the good times that will come!

  • @LifeVersity
    @LifeVersity Před 4 lety +149

    moods and feelings go up and down - habits stay consistent!

    • @MrCool-vu1nr
      @MrCool-vu1nr Před 4 lety +2

      Perfect

    • @shtappy
      @shtappy Před 2 lety +1

      Human is the child of his/her habits - İbn-i Haldun

  • @walterm.robertsiiiphd2157
    @walterm.robertsiiiphd2157 Před 4 lety +73

    "Rest in order to work harder." --Aristotle.

  • @panpap2836
    @panpap2836 Před 2 lety +64

    Whoever is making these videos is a really nice person and helps a lot! God bless you!💐

  • @gabrieljordan8015
    @gabrieljordan8015 Před 4 lety +125

    I learned the hard way that doing the same thing day after day and expecting different results ultimately will drive you insane. I wish these self help videos were around back in my 20s because at the time I had absolutely no guidance in this crazy game we call life.

    • @MentalManasulo
      @MentalManasulo Před 4 lety +3

      your thoughts resonate mine. I too felt the same after having my share of journey .With this same thought I started my channel on protecting our mental health in everyday life.(not writing this comment trying to promote here). good luck

    • @VOID-nq4oq
      @VOID-nq4oq Před 4 lety +2

      look at the definition of insanity

    • @keff_cb
      @keff_cb Před 4 lety +2

      @@VOID-nq4oq I was gonna say the same thing "Insanity is no more than doing the same thing over and over and expect different results"

    • @donroxitheoverthinker
      @donroxitheoverthinker Před rokem

      as a single mom son..i wish i had something my whole life,.....its sad thinking how other people dont even think about other people. or try understand what u went trough...it would be so much easier

    • @taitsmith8521
      @taitsmith8521 Před rokem +1

      Back then we called it a "library"

  • @scoobydoobies
    @scoobydoobies Před rokem +117

    An instant fix I've found is to clean. Your car, your room, the kitchen, etc, just find something and do a deep clean. It calms down your panic mode, gets you out of any stimulation manic episode, and gets your body moving.

    • @silentsnooc
      @silentsnooc Před rokem +13

      Absolutely true. The hard part isn't even the act of cleaning. It's the "getting up" which is the hard part. So, if that happens to you, break it down to the first tiny little thing that you can do. Like.. fill up the dishwasher or empty it. Don't think about cleaning the entire kitchen, just do the smallest thing that you can do - something that takes only a minute. Once you're in, you're in.

    • @MsCheesemonster13
      @MsCheesemonster13 Před rokem +1

      Yes; it does all that you say, AND has to be done anyway. If you are anxious, living in a mess seems to make it worse, I find.
      While I’m cleaning, I pull out anything I need for a particular task and keep it together in one spot, so when I eventually start tackling the job, I don’t have to use time and energy finding everything I will be using. Doing this means I actually feel that I’m one step closer to finishing it.

    • @WriteSign
      @WriteSign Před rokem +1

      Oh my GOSH I hate to clean SO MUCH! But sometimes it really does work to just let yourself get really manic about it... problem is if I don't get it totally "done" I'm angry at myself for not finishing and then sad it still looks so bad + I have so much to do still... it's a catch 22 situation at my house LOL

    • @annahenry3025
      @annahenry3025 Před rokem +1

      My problem is I can’t be arsed to get up to clean

  • @TheDarkky
    @TheDarkky Před 4 lety +17

    "You can't expect to be happy if you're in a box all day. You need sunshine, fresh air and nature." Hard to get some fresh air when in the middle of a pandemic. I've been 3 weeks inside and I thought I had my routine sorted, but now I feel stuck and don't really know what to do.

  • @altruistic6081
    @altruistic6081 Před 3 lety +14

    I was totally being unproductive for the past few days. Maybe I shall be able to come out of it after watching this video. May God bless you for trying to uplift people❤

  • @user-wk8eg3ur6r
    @user-wk8eg3ur6r Před 2 lety +202

    I was able to get by in my darkest hours in the past years through these videos. I just noticed that it has been a long time since your last upload. I hope you're doing well. I missed your videos so I'm rewatching it again. I hope to hear from this channel again someday if not soon.

    • @babybludolfinn
      @babybludolfinn Před 2 lety +4

      There is a new video 12 days ago! Welcome back Channel Owner!

    • @earthwisdomelement6882
      @earthwisdomelement6882 Před 2 lety +2

      I was crying on the train. And then this. 🙏🙏🙏

    • @user-mv8gi1nh4l
      @user-mv8gi1nh4l Před 2 lety +2

      がんばれよ

    • @johanpoloski8716
      @johanpoloski8716 Před 2 lety +6

      These are like treasures my friend, we should be grateful, I also kicked out of depression and unproductivity and started buliding some habits thanks to these videos, they are really simple and comprehensive and I just love it !

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 Před rokem +4

      I'm there now. Two days, I am in a rut, and today is the third day. I did some exercise while watching. Usually not difficult to exercise, but this rut is different. Apathetic about everything. Well, wish me luck - I need to get work done today.

  • @rohantelang5137
    @rohantelang5137 Před 4 lety +42

    Who is is feeling "mental rut" especially during Lockdown???

    • @mohammadmashallah4358
      @mohammadmashallah4358 Před 3 lety

      ur mum

    • @ivanmalau4945
      @ivanmalau4945 Před 3 lety

      me being stuck home with my parents and all feels like its weighing on me

    • @jackkildron596
      @jackkildron596 Před 3 lety

      Everyone

    • @WestMarshall589
      @WestMarshall589 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mohammadmashallah4358 your concept of thinking is like bro appka salary toh 6 lakh but aapko break chahiye but please see poor farmer working hard to earn living. stop comparing with others. i respect what our mother does for us and its just unreplacable with any kind.. so rather commenting shit go and help your mother or dont take break and work for your company

    • @harveyweinstein8937
      @harveyweinstein8937 Před 3 lety

      You're being selfish. Think about the .3% of old people who are on death's door already who might die 3 month earlier if they catch covid. Your hopes and dreams, mental health and financial stability mean nothing compared to 88 y/o Ethel being able to lay in bed at the nursing home for 3 additional months.

  • @danielmorgado1613
    @danielmorgado1613 Před 4 lety +20

    I've been struggling with a lot of the situations that you mentioned. I feel grateful of listen to answers. Thanks a lot. Your content is widely valuable.

  • @Vollgasmus7
    @Vollgasmus7 Před 4 lety +8

    That Bob Ross quote at the end made my day :)

  • @Dasein2005
    @Dasein2005 Před 4 lety +5

    7:30 - exactly right. No goals, no direction.

  • @martaandronic231
    @martaandronic231 Před 2 lety +19

    Thank you so much for all these videos, it really helped me. Has been 4-5 days(it seemed much more) since I'm feeling bad, unmotivated, sad, anxious and the current situation isn't helping. From tomorrow I'll try to "recover" and don't let frivolous things overwhelm me. Thanks again for your videos!!

  • @NamgyalRai
    @NamgyalRai Před 4 lety +5

    This video is a treasure to be cherished and stashed deep into the heart. Thanks to this channel for creating such a wonderful content.

  • @daves4678
    @daves4678 Před 4 lety +14

    Wow once again you upload a video at the perfect time that I need it!

  • @manuellopez3830
    @manuellopez3830 Před 4 lety +6

    I hope you understand how much this is helping me and others bro, thank you so much!!

  • @pyschologygeek
    @pyschologygeek Před 4 lety +86

    Time doesn’t heal anything, it just teaches you how to live with the pain.

    • @MrCool-vu1nr
      @MrCool-vu1nr Před 4 lety +1

      Well perhaps

    • @jasonwilliams9254
      @jasonwilliams9254 Před 4 lety

      It’s true thanks for saying that...

    • @ismaeldeleija8165
      @ismaeldeleija8165 Před 4 lety +2

      hahaha thats too deep dark and funny at same time

    • @guycomments
      @guycomments Před 4 lety +8

      Yup, doing time. Gotta take responsibility for the healing. Don’t wait for it. Start healing yourself now.

    • @67NewEngland
      @67NewEngland Před 4 lety +3

      We need to take control of our time, aka LIFE. Don't just sit and hope for the bus to come .

  • @JamesBenny
    @JamesBenny Před 2 lety +3

    For me gratitude had been pretty huge for anyone wondering. In my case I was anxious for no reason and started just being sterner with myself. You need to be in todays society, a harsh view but it’s working for me so far ;) I think you have more power than you think x

  • @infiredpumpkins1970
    @infiredpumpkins1970 Před 4 lety +4

    I always blame myself when I take a break and it’s hard for me to take breaks enthusiastically because I feel like I should be working then, just as you said. I will think of “rest=productivity” from now on. Resting is important for me to be more productive. Thank you for that tip.

  • @zipiwolsner4985
    @zipiwolsner4985 Před 4 lety +1

    A great deal of your advice is known to me and proved. But the way you present it is so reliable and interesting, that I pretend not knowing it and just listen to you thinking how valuable all you're saying is. Thank you so much!

  • @standdbyme
    @standdbyme Před 4 lety +2

    THANKS FOR PUTTING IT UP DURING ASSESSMENT PERIOD - I NEEDED IT BADLY

  • @PunchMyPriest
    @PunchMyPriest Před 3 lety +4

    Been waiting for the good times for nearly a decade 🤷‍♂️

  • @anniejuan1817
    @anniejuan1817 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm so glad this channel is back!

  • @HazFrostYT
    @HazFrostYT Před 3 lety

    Your channel has taught me so many things that I can't even imagine.
    I'm a lazy guy who sits on a pc watching youtube and playing video games for the whole day.
    Little did I know how much I didn't know about why I was doing it. There is dopamine, laziness, will power, and so much more.
    Even if you think twice about it you can't counter how much you want dopamine, how lazy you are or anything like that. And if you do, it will feel awful.
    It depends on how you were made. Productivity is something VERY difficult for me, and sometimes I can't do these simples steps listed in your videos.
    Such as going outside for a walk since I'm stuck in my home. But when I grow up this is going to be a life changer. Thanks.

  • @stevostevic0
    @stevostevic0 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you! Sometimes it is hard to start and start small is great idea to achieve a start and then to achieve the goal.

  • @hanschristianbaldera1805
    @hanschristianbaldera1805 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you, man. 😭 I needed this.

  • @selfimprovement573
    @selfimprovement573 Před rokem +1

    I stumbled upon your channel and I'm blown away by the quality of your content. It's incredibly motivating and has truly inspired me to work on developing myself. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @YaNeK92
    @YaNeK92 Před 4 lety +3

    It is suche a timely video to watch especially when being stuck indoors in isolation due to this pandemic.
    I wish you all plenty of great discoveries on your journey of self awareness and personal development.

  • @mocurio
    @mocurio Před 4 lety

    Thank you for telling me to take a break & change scenery! You're a True Friend!

  • @bryantbest8372
    @bryantbest8372 Před 4 lety +1

    I am so grateful for these videos.

  • @Bangpaulxu
    @Bangpaulxu Před 4 lety +9

    Love your channel! Thank you!!!

  • @PatTan2020
    @PatTan2020 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for making this video. You don't know how much it helps me during this hard time. I have been struggle moving on.. And was stuck in the broken loop for 3 weeks till I watched this video, now I am able to get myself back and do works :)) Good times will come. 💪🙏🙏🙏😉

  • @Rreynu
    @Rreynu Před rokem +1

    You are a life saviour indeed, thank you for immensely powerful way of teaching life lessons with such simplicity.

  • @JK-ct7cs
    @JK-ct7cs Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks for your videos. They are always interesting. Even when you're not affected directly, they are still entertaining and informing.

  • @rmendeljacobs2832
    @rmendeljacobs2832 Před 2 lety

    resting being productive is something I really needed to remember, thank you sir!

  • @jordysinke
    @jordysinke Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for making this, love your videos.

  • @jitendrapaliya
    @jitendrapaliya Před 2 lety

    suggestion of your videos appeal me most. on each video i feel its specially made for me. i hardly share any video with others but you are an exception.

  • @ElyBog1
    @ElyBog1 Před 2 lety +1

    This is great advice, no other human intervention needed, only you and your time.

  • @staceycallahan4037
    @staceycallahan4037 Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are incredibly helpful. Thank you for all this effort and good information ☺️

  • @iamsameerjoshi_
    @iamsameerjoshi_ Před 3 lety

    Your channel has become a savior for me. Thanks!! 🙌❤️

  • @silverlining1613
    @silverlining1613 Před rokem +9

    Your video popped up in my feed. I really needed to hear it. It's like i know this stuff but I needed reminding. Thanks so much!

  • @milanamusings
    @milanamusings Před 4 lety +11

    Perfect timing

  • @ellikikidi5273
    @ellikikidi5273 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much, i am in a mental rut right now and your video calm me a lot, it made me believe that i can overcome it with small steps!

  • @yakovlevlt
    @yakovlevlt Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this simple yet thoughful and uplifting video. And your other videos too, of course ❤️

  • @Lauraniz
    @Lauraniz Před 3 lety

    i'm so depress, fo so long. Your videos are really, really, helping me. I'm gratefull. Thanks for your work. You are amazing!

  • @yungcashregister8587
    @yungcashregister8587 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you. I needed this

  • @lycancataclysm
    @lycancataclysm Před 3 lety

    Thank you . Just thank you! You are really doing something significant.

  • @thebrave4974
    @thebrave4974 Před 4 lety +3

    That's Amazing, whenever a negative thought comes to my mind, I came to CZcams and magically it suggests me one of your videos about it.
    I don't care about privacy if it's gonna help me like this everyday.

  • @danimacke6937
    @danimacke6937 Před 3 lety

    I discovered this channel by accident, and it’s everything I’ve been struggling with. Thank you

  • @naaj95
    @naaj95 Před 2 lety +8

    I needed this. I've been stuck for so long, I don't even know why. I'll see what I can change. And I'll start slow and do it for 5-10mins and see if it helps me get back on track.

    • @tylerplatt660
      @tylerplatt660 Před rokem

      Good luck friend. I am doing the same. One day at a time.

  • @The64v
    @The64v Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for posting this video.

  • @taheenruksar6339
    @taheenruksar6339 Před 3 lety

    Hi. You are doing a great job by creating this videos. I love watching ur videos and I am slowing trying to follow them in my day to day life. I hav made this habit to watch ur video everyday before i go to bed. Ur videos are making a difference.

  • @mariamumtaz1627
    @mariamumtaz1627 Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks for telling us that we are not alone in this mental struggle

  • @howtogym3397
    @howtogym3397 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent contents! Maybe the most valuable channel I’ve ever seen in here. Thanks so much for those hard work ❤️

  • @sofianaji4809
    @sofianaji4809 Před 4 lety

    i'm addicted to your videos and that is because u do such a great job thank you !

  • @onlyonefinger1
    @onlyonefinger1 Před 4 lety

    Thank you. ❤️❤️I needed this video right now.

  • @resif.6089
    @resif.6089 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you! This video is great!

  • @katecosettevocals
    @katecosettevocals Před 3 lety

    Just discovered this channel, and it's WONDERFUL.

  • @robphilippi833
    @robphilippi833 Před 4 lety +40

    "Yeah, I'm talking to you neighbor..." made me laugh. Thank you. In my world laughter is very high priority.

  • @claricelai4602
    @claricelai4602 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much! I really need these reminders!

  • @samundrathapa9685
    @samundrathapa9685 Před 2 lety +3

    Your videos are really inspiring and helpful. Thanks a lot.

  • @deepshikhasahoo4181
    @deepshikhasahoo4181 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this video. Really needed it☺️

  • @tuyennguyen-lx9ur
    @tuyennguyen-lx9ur Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for making this video. It helps me a lot.

  • @sotheavyvong
    @sotheavyvong Před rokem

    thank for this video. This is what I actually need right now

  • @user-mz7dx6hj9m
    @user-mz7dx6hj9m Před 2 lety

    Thanks for creating this video

  • @TheSeaCube
    @TheSeaCube Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are actually practical and once understood, can be easily followed. I really miss "Mike" a lot. Hope you upload your next video soon. Love.

  • @JinzoTK
    @JinzoTK Před 4 lety +22

    Needed this video. Without going to work since its holidays, I have been struggling to keep my routines going.

  • @quansten
    @quansten Před 3 lety +1

    I love watching these type of videos instead of seeing an actual therapist

  • @alexrostron5692
    @alexrostron5692 Před 4 lety

    I appreciate your work! Thank you!

  • @kuldeepverma5540
    @kuldeepverma5540 Před 4 lety +6

    Great video, thanks. May God bless you. 🌷🌷

  • @stefanhoyte7404
    @stefanhoyte7404 Před 2 lety

    this was so relatable, thanks for the vid

  • @mocurio
    @mocurio Před 4 lety +4

    5:30 FINALLY! THANK YOU FOR SIDING WITH ME! PLEASE get people to go outside for a while. They can do WHATEVER they want: just GO OUTSIDE! IT'S HEALTHY!

  • @psychedupbruce
    @psychedupbruce Před 4 lety +1

    This is so helpful during the pandemic. Thank you!

  • @ananya___1625
    @ananya___1625 Před 4 lety +1

    Superb timing.. I was feeling like this and saw this video.....

  • @tobybryant8112
    @tobybryant8112 Před 2 lety

    Hey man i just want to say these are some of the best videos on youtube!

  • @zikapavlovic8729
    @zikapavlovic8729 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for this beautiful video. I found hope here. I wish you all the best 😘

  • @anasahmad0308
    @anasahmad0308 Před 10 měsíci

    Today i took a break and the guilt of not doing enough was killing me but i watched this video and now i am feeling a little bit better. Thanks

  • @Stephen_Jabs
    @Stephen_Jabs Před rokem

    thank you for this advice

  • @gerdsfargen6687
    @gerdsfargen6687 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh so true! Im sitting here mourning my happy energetic self from yesterday. Like literally the day before.

  • @muhammadnurhafizsidiq2622

    This is great, Thanks

  • @deschmichael
    @deschmichael Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for sending out these videos. :) I forget who to attribute this to, but an easy mnemonic for a good morning is the three M's - movement, mindfulness, mindset. A lot of good mindset material here.

  • @bonniespruin6369
    @bonniespruin6369 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much. This is especially true in the pandemic.

  • @arnoldleaf4521
    @arnoldleaf4521 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff , very helpful keep them coming 👍

  • @CasMSkatingInMontreal
    @CasMSkatingInMontreal Před 3 lety

    Watching this video in 2020 is a blessing!

  • @mafezjouini661
    @mafezjouini661 Před 4 lety +2

    Great content! Thank you 😊

  • @vaibhavtripathi4951
    @vaibhavtripathi4951 Před 4 lety +6

    Well done! I just need this video.

  • @SwayamKunden
    @SwayamKunden Před 2 lety

    Thanks bro for such amazing content

  • @dexterellis7973
    @dexterellis7973 Před 3 lety

    Thank you!

  • @janarthkumaresan387
    @janarthkumaresan387 Před rokem

    I think the gym analogy is pretty helpful. I've had days where I'd start "lift too much" and then just get back into the rut. It's important to take it slow and easy.

  • @harshajayathissa739
    @harshajayathissa739 Před rokem

    you are a lifesaver

  • @talmeron8774
    @talmeron8774 Před 4 lety

    One of the BEST youtube channel 👌👏🔥💛

  • @beatrizgutierrez1290
    @beatrizgutierrez1290 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

  • @Free_Falastin2024
    @Free_Falastin2024 Před rokem +4

    The Bob Ross quote made my day.

  • @h2687
    @h2687 Před 3 lety

    going to watch this video every single day; consider it one of my small goals to get started for now. small steps :D

  • @closetotaku5244
    @closetotaku5244 Před 4 lety +3

    As of a almost a year ago around June of 2019 I woke up in the morning and I just didn’t feel like it I called in college sick and went back to sleep then next day I had to drag myself out of bed as of recently it’s been getting worse I can’t focus on my work I’ve dropped all my hobby’s because I lost interest and I stopped going out and going for a run I couldn’t bring myself to do much and then I’d pressure myself on the day before of when things were due to get it done and I’d still feel like I haven’t done enough I dropped out of a contest I’d been working on for months because I felt nothing I did was good enough I spoke to my mum but we don’t have a good relationship she told me to just deal with it even laughed at me I’m still stuck in that rut now but I feel like this video will help me get out of it so thank you ❤️

    • @ijayawardena3692
      @ijayawardena3692 Před 4 lety

      Hello, maybe talk to a therapist. I felt the same way till I went to a therapist.

  • @konstantinlookeen8663
    @konstantinlookeen8663 Před 2 lety

    you save me , thank you so much

  • @EchoesBlackSwan
    @EchoesBlackSwan Před 2 lety

    Thank you ♥️

  • @yogendra3981
    @yogendra3981 Před 3 lety

    Thanks. This helps a lot 🙂

  • @colorsbyasiyabajwa6537

    Very helpful and interesting videos. Thank you for sharing!!