How to Get Out of a Rut

We’ve all been in a “rut” before. 

Some of us stay in a rut for a few days, others a few weeks or months. No matter the duration of your funk, you have the ability to get back to feeling your best. If you’re having trouble getting out of a rut, here’s a few ways I found that help:

Acknowledge that you’ve hit a low point

Sometimes we don’t really know how we got to a low point, but it’s important to acknowledge that we hit one. The sooner you acknowledge the headspace you’re in, the quicker you can actively pull yourself back together.

Extend love and forgiveness to yourself

It’s easy to be hard on yourself when you’re not performing daily tasks like you do when you’re feeling good. When I’m in a rut, I find it hard for me to exercise regularly, be creative, and do the things I know will be beneficial to my well-being. 

It’s important when you’re in a negative headspace to extend the same love, patience, and forgiveness you would a friend who was going through a rough patch. 

Be patient and allow yourself to feel 

We often reject emotions such as sadness, discontent, and anger because we’re taught they’re “bad” emotions. However, emotions such as sadness, discontent, and anger aren’t bad, instead, they’re indicators to things in our life that need attention. 

When we find ourselves in a rut, we need to be patient enough to feel all of our emotions and give them the attention they deserve because the more we shove our “bad” emotions aside, the more they will grow and fester into something that will eventually explode. 

Remember that it isn’t going to last forever

Whenever I’m in a rough patch, I always try to remind myself that whatever I’m feeling won’t last forever. When we’re at our lowest lows, right around the corner are our highest highs, so continue to actively pull yourself through. 

Reintroduce the things that make you happy 

Sometimes it’s easy to get into this cycle of unproductive habits when you’re in a rut. For me, I sleep in a lot, I eat out more, I spend more time on my phone, and I spend less time with friends and family when I’m in a funk. 

When you feel that your funk has run its course, start reintroducing habits, hobbies, and routines that bring you joy and contentment. 

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