How To Get Out Of A Mental Rut

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  • Опубліковано 30 тра 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 386

  • @joanneng9145
    @joanneng9145 4 роки тому +822

    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!

    • @sovietdeathstroke6713
      @sovietdeathstroke6713 4 роки тому +6

      Thank you MVP🙏🏾

    • @lt7798
      @lt7798 4 роки тому +2

      Thankyou

    • @haremesque5875
      @haremesque5875 4 роки тому +1

      thank you

    • @Semystic
      @Semystic 4 роки тому +5

      I would suggest quitting caffeine too. Quitting has many benefits including more energy, better mood and better sleep.

    • @taawesome2949
      @taawesome2949 4 роки тому

      Nas Jib thanks you

  • @LifeVersity
    @LifeVersity 4 роки тому +149

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

    • @MrCool-vu1nr
      @MrCool-vu1nr 4 роки тому +2

      Perfect

    • @shtappy
      @shtappy 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @gabrieljordan8015
    @gabrieljordan8015 4 роки тому +124

    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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +2

      look at the definition of insanity

    • @keff_cb
      @keff_cb 4 роки тому +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 Рік тому

      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 Рік тому +1

      Back then we called it a "library"

  • @walterm.robertsiiiphd2157
    @walterm.robertsiiiphd2157 4 роки тому +73

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

  • @TheDarkky
    @TheDarkky 4 роки тому +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.

  • @panpap2836
    @panpap2836 2 роки тому +64

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

  • @user-wk8eg3ur6r
    @user-wk8eg3ur6r 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @earthwisdomelement6882
      @earthwisdomelement6882 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @user-mv8gi1nh4l
      @user-mv8gi1nh4l 2 роки тому +2

      がんばれよ

    • @johanpoloski8716
      @johanpoloski8716 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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.

  • @scoobydoobies
    @scoobydoobies Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +1

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

  • @altruistic6081
    @altruistic6081 3 роки тому +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❤

  • @robphilippi833
    @robphilippi833 3 роки тому +40

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

  • @Vollgasmus7
    @Vollgasmus7 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @Dasein2005
    @Dasein2005 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @infiredpumpkins1970
    @infiredpumpkins1970 3 роки тому +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.

  • @manuellopez3830
    @manuellopez3830 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @NamgyalRai
    @NamgyalRai 3 роки тому +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.

  • @danielmorgado1613
    @danielmorgado1613 4 роки тому +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.

  • @daves4678
    @daves4678 4 роки тому +14

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

  • @zipiwolsner4985
    @zipiwolsner4985 4 роки тому +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!

  • @JamesBenny
    @JamesBenny Рік тому +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

  • @YaNeK92
    @YaNeK92 4 роки тому +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.

  • @selfimprovement573
    @selfimprovement573 11 місяців тому +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!

  • @JinzoTK
    @JinzoTK 4 роки тому +22

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

    • @lexij5034
      @lexij5034 4 роки тому

      Sir_ Deadlock Same😐

  • @anniejuan1817
    @anniejuan1817 2 роки тому +3

    I'm so glad this channel is back!

  • @standdbyme
    @standdbyme 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @naaj95
    @naaj95 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @HazFrostYT
    @HazFrostYT 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @PatTan2020
    @PatTan2020 3 роки тому

    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. 💪🙏🙏🙏😉

  • @stevostevic0
    @stevostevic0 4 роки тому +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.

  • @mocurio
    @mocurio 4 роки тому

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

  • @Rreynu
    @Rreynu Рік тому +1

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

  • @martaandronic231
    @martaandronic231 2 роки тому +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!!

  • @bryantbest8372
    @bryantbest8372 4 роки тому +1

    I am so grateful for these videos.

  • @hanschristianbaldera1805
    @hanschristianbaldera1805 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you, man. 😭 I needed this.

  • @PunchMyPriest
    @PunchMyPriest 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @rohantelang5137
    @rohantelang5137 4 роки тому +42

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

    • @mohammadmashallah4358
      @mohammadmashallah4358 3 роки тому

      ur mum

    • @ivanmalau4945
      @ivanmalau4945 3 роки тому

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

    • @jackkildron596
      @jackkildron596 3 роки тому

      Everyone

    • @WestMarshall589
      @WestMarshall589 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      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.

  • @jitendrapaliya
    @jitendrapaliya 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @iamsameerjoshi_
    @iamsameerjoshi_ 3 роки тому

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

  • @rmendeljacobs2832
    @rmendeljacobs2832 2 роки тому

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

  • @mocurio
    @mocurio 4 роки тому +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!

  • @Lauraniz
    @Lauraniz 3 роки тому

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

  • @JK-ct7cs
    @JK-ct7cs 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @Bangpaulxu
    @Bangpaulxu 4 роки тому +9

    Love your channel! Thank you!!!

  • @ElyBog1
    @ElyBog1 Рік тому +1

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

  • @howtogym3397
    @howtogym3397 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @taheenruksar6339
    @taheenruksar6339 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @danimacke6937
    @danimacke6937 3 роки тому

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

  • @jordysinke
    @jordysinke 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for making this, love your videos.

  • @ellikikidi5273
    @ellikikidi5273 3 роки тому

    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!

  • @katecosettevocals
    @katecosettevocals 3 роки тому

    Just discovered this channel, and it's WONDERFUL.

  • @yakovlevlt
    @yakovlevlt 3 роки тому

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

  • @staceycallahan4037
    @staceycallahan4037 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @milanamusings
    @milanamusings 4 роки тому +11

    Perfect timing

  • @TheSeaCube
    @TheSeaCube 2 роки тому +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.

  • @pyschologygeek
    @pyschologygeek 4 роки тому +86

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

    • @MrCool-vu1nr
      @MrCool-vu1nr 4 роки тому +1

      Well perhaps

    • @jasonwilliams9254
      @jasonwilliams9254 4 роки тому

      It’s true thanks for saying that...

    • @ismaeldeleija8165
      @ismaeldeleija8165 4 роки тому +2

      hahaha thats too deep dark and funny at same time

    • @guycomments
      @guycomments 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @67NewEngland
      @67NewEngland 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @sofianaji4809
    @sofianaji4809 4 роки тому

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

  • @The64v
    @The64v 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting this video.

  • @mariamumtaz1627
    @mariamumtaz1627 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @silverlining1613
    @silverlining1613 Рік тому +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!

  • @quansten2809
    @quansten2809 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @yungcashregister8587
    @yungcashregister8587 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you. I needed this

  • @thebrave4974
    @thebrave4974 4 роки тому +3

    That's Amazing, whenever a negative thought comes to my mind, I came to UA-cam 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.

  • @lycancataclysm
    @lycancataclysm 3 роки тому

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

  • @resif.6089
    @resif.6089 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you! This video is great!

  • @onlyonefinger1
    @onlyonefinger1 4 роки тому

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

  • @claricelai4602
    @claricelai4602 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I really need these reminders!

  • @samundrathapa9685
    @samundrathapa9685 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @kuldeepverma5540
    @kuldeepverma5540 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @deepshikhasahoo4181
    @deepshikhasahoo4181 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. Really needed it☺️

  • @tuyennguyen-lx9ur
    @tuyennguyen-lx9ur 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @ananya___1625
    @ananya___1625 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @gerdsfargen6687
    @gerdsfargen6687 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @psychedupbruce
    @psychedupbruce 4 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful during the pandemic. Thank you!

  • @deschmichael
    @deschmichael 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @zikapavlovic8729
    @zikapavlovic8729 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @alexrostron5692
    @alexrostron5692 3 роки тому

    I appreciate your work! Thank you!

  • @tobybryant8112
    @tobybryant8112 2 роки тому

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

  • @sotheavyvong
    @sotheavyvong Рік тому

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

  • @arnoldleaf4521
    @arnoldleaf4521 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff , very helpful keep them coming 👍

  • @user-mz7dx6hj9m
    @user-mz7dx6hj9m 2 роки тому

    Thanks for creating this video

  • @stefanhoyte7404
    @stefanhoyte7404 2 роки тому

    this was so relatable, thanks for the vid

  • @anasahmad0308
    @anasahmad0308 9 місяців тому

    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

  • @mafezjouini661
    @mafezjouini661 4 роки тому +2

    Great content! Thank you 😊

  • @vaibhavtripathi4951
    @vaibhavtripathi4951 4 роки тому +6

    Well done! I just need this video.

  • @bonniespruin6369
    @bonniespruin6369 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @h2687
    @h2687 3 роки тому

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

  • @CasMSkatingInMontreal
    @CasMSkatingInMontreal 3 роки тому

    Watching this video in 2020 is a blessing!

  • @AbdullahQumper
    @AbdullahQumper 2 роки тому

    thank you, am haveing a rut days , and this video helps me... thanks again

  • @think_again82
    @think_again82 Рік тому

    thank you for this advice

  • @talmeron8774
    @talmeron8774 4 роки тому

    One of the BEST youtube channel 👌👏🔥💛

  • @SwayamKunden
    @SwayamKunden 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro for such amazing content

  • @muhammadnurhafizsidiq2622
    @muhammadnurhafizsidiq2622 Рік тому

    This is great, Thanks

  • @colorsbyasiyabajwa6537
    @colorsbyasiyabajwa6537 3 роки тому

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

  • @beatrizgutierrez1290
    @beatrizgutierrez1290 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @gayanmuhandiram2831
    @gayanmuhandiram2831 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @genevievebelanger903
    @genevievebelanger903 Рік тому +1

    Great image: the work cubicule as a prison! That is also how everyone felt during the lockdown.

  • @jerryteohsh
    @jerryteohsh 2 роки тому

    I feel it is great to watch this today. I will try kn this.

  • @harshajayathissa739
    @harshajayathissa739 Рік тому

    you are a lifesaver

  • @janarthkumaresan387
    @janarthkumaresan387 Рік тому

    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.

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 4 роки тому

    Thanks, again.

  • @yogendra3981
    @yogendra3981 3 роки тому

    Thanks. This helps a lot 🙂