How to quickly get out of a rut
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This video is about how to get out of a rut, how to get out of ruts quickly, and not necessarily how to cure depression, as depression is potentially a more serious issue, depending on your situation.... It's a Better Ideas video, and my name is Joey Schweitzer.
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Damn UA-cam algorithm knows I’m in a rut right now.
Same lol. The algorithm is like Morpheus from the Matrix lol
Same here as well xD
Also same Haha
same, but we will get over this shit guys. good luck to everyone.
I'm glad I pay for UA-cam premium if I get tailored advice.
I always get inspired after I get into bed at night. Make grand plans. Then wake up in the morning and immediately think, “naaah.”
me at 3.33 am right now, knowing my future self (in the morning/afternoon lol) will be too lazy to follow through with whatever plans to better myself i come up with ...
Phew... I’m not the only one 😳
bruhh I know.. lets fukn do it or what
Relatable AF
SAAAAME college made me more social and thinking at night but in the day im groggy lazy and foggy.
"wow this will help me"
*Saves to Watch Later*
lmao
GGCLstudios I am actually watching from watch later. 😐
lol
@@AjuAziz at least u watch it .
Haha
Cleaned my kitchen today felt good. Thanks.
UA-cam: I see you’ve been watching for 7+ hours a day
UA-cam: recommends this video
Same
yes same for me
we are on a roll..... don't want to change too much midstream.... the thought of being seen as less than fully dedicated to the cause of staying distracted 24/7 makes my socks roll up and down.
same...
How to get out of a rut:
#1. don’t have an autoimmune disease
I’ve come to the realization: We don’t get energy, we GENERATE our energy. This helps me take that first action step in the cycle.
Yep
That’s an amazing way too look at it!
That’s good
This is true. Im doing that for a few years now. You decide how you feel.
You just need to vibrate to positive energy and you harvest it.
Jeeezz I never have energy... probably I gotta generate some myself 😀
My whole life is just a repetitive cycle of trying to come out of a rut for a long time, then finally getting out of it and being productive for a short period, and then get stuck in a rut again
Same, is like 3 steps foward and 2 back, and sometimess 3-4 back
Me too
Omg... this is exactly what its been like for the past 6 years 😔
This is exactly what I’ve been going through!
Try anti-depressants if nothing else works
Been in a 3 month rut, and it got pretty bad. I lost my job, i defaulted on a couple bills, but recently I started to feel the motivation to get up again. So right now I’ve started with simply hitting the gym. After a couple days of doing that, I cleaned my apartment room at a time. it’s been a couple weeks now and I’ve really gotten into a grove with these. Headed to a couple potential employers tomorrow to see about getting another job. Fingers crossed that my gradual introduction this time leads to better results. Thank you for the content, this was exactly the motivation and reassurance I needed!
Been there brother and it sure is tough, but we're real fucking capable when we get after it, best of luck, you got it in the bag!
Fuck yeah man, crush it
yeah what a dream, being able to take your time because you are unemployed and dont pay bills. some of us dont get that luxury.
@@LegalBoss227 it’s never that simple my guy. I wasn’t unemployed by choice.
@@LegalBoss227 get out of here wit that negative energy. We all tryna make it work.
“You don’t need some massive motivational boost to take a shower”
I feel personally attacked
Myself, I work for a company that blames me when the people I go to help make a decision that doesn't put money in companies pocket. The people I help have already paid $300 for the 24hr at call service. I then have to go around with someone less qualified to see what I'm doing wrong. I feel very much attacked. Oh I've also been to the doctor and had a talk about it. He just had a good laff and said I'm not the one with the problem. But shit it makes my life a misery.
Stinky
FreeLeGiOn People take a shower far more than necessary anyway.
Azure Neko bruh I’m finna take notes from you holy shit
GreyFolk I mean I guess one less for me is more for everybody else?
“Save to watch later”
Max PH 😂😂😂😂😂
Ayeooo😂
I literally almost did that, oh god haha but. I pushed myself not to, and i think that’s a good thing
My watch later has like 1000 videos i never got around to watching
@@johnnycrash4892 1523 😔 lol lol
When you’re so rock bottom that even UA-cam is trying to help you. 😂😂
On godd hahaha
Bwaaaaaaa!
Amy Suarez I am also in that club! 🙋🏻♀️ lol aye yie yie, I’m gonna go eat another slice of cheese
sarah velarde more like another block for me 😂😂😂
For me. Its jus i can't tell whether my crush likes me back, or she fallin for someone else...
1. Do something little to be inspired and have motivation
2. Reward yourself
3. Start small and grow gradually
"Do you need motivation to take a shower?"
Depressed me: "yes."
This!!!
glad I'm not the only one
neckbeards entered the chat
The shower is what gives me motivation.
@@TonyQuackston This so much.
I was so deep in a rut I've been holding back this video in my watch later for 2 weeks
I can feel you bud
LOL!
Saaaaaaame. 😣😒😞
I'm so deep in a rut I don't even watch my watch later playlist
Bro i just watched it today, been in a rut for 2 weeks as well. I been seeing this in my recommended and kept scrolling past it, finally clicked it lmao
I love the "start something" principle. Newton's first law. A body at rest, stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion. So just a gentle nudge is an absolute winner. Thanks for this
Thanks for making it make sense 🙃
A really good logic bro👍🏻👍🏻
Damn that's Interesting
lol weird flex but ok
Law of inertia! ✨
Needed this, I have a bad cycle of doing everything perfectly for 3 months then spending the next 3 months doing the bare minimum and sometimes unable to even get out of bed, i didn’t realize it’s possible to find a balance too thank you!
Hehe
I literally thought I was the only person who went through the productive/destructive cycle.
Yes!! Me too! It’s a a sad relief🥲
Didn't search for this tbh. It just randomly pop up in recommendation and yes I'm too lazy to do the usual stuff that i really do. Not hitting my qouta anymore just playing games more often, no more exercise ,eating while watching tv damn
This is my life since about the age of 12. A head injury 13 yrs ago didnt help it either, just happened more frequently.
It's refreshing to hear someone else saying they go through it too. Becoming self aware takes Courage and time and learning to accountable for your own actions to yourself. Don't ever give up , things can always get better.
Thank you for sharing
Look at the hits on this video, this says a lot about us. It also helps to know that we're not going through it alone.
Same here. Strangely, that takes alot of the pressure off.
My goal for day 1 was to wake up. That's it. Set an alarm, get up when it rings, and not go back to sleep.
7 days later my gym route is back, my house is spotless, I've seen people i haven't seen in months, and I'm struggling to find time for video games.
Starting small works
That’s awesome! I hope it works for me too.
same here. just woke up at day 1... hated the bright sky, like the previous days. made some tea and now life seems a bit less horrible already.
it's 8:26 and I'll just exist while it's morning.
it's not even early anymore, but it sure is an advance considering I've been waking up near lunch lately.
U become my inspiration
Well done 👍🏻
But what if you love video games?
"And you see a Matt D’Aevlla video"
I see you're a man of culture as well.
Here here
I literally went down to the comments as soon as i heard that 😂😂
LMFAOOOOOOO
Best comment.
He is the algorithmic bond we all share.
I’ve been feeling stuck lately, and these tips are exactly what I needed. Thanks for sharing your insights.
“I’m not a doctor, I’m just a dude”
I’m gonna live by that
Wens dudes are doctors
Very lebowskian
This needs to be a shirt
@@marcosgarcia245 I am a doctor but would love to wear that shirt to work 😂.
I am not a doctor either....but I played one on TV
"After days of binging dopamine"
That little phrase there really opened my understanding of why I feel like crap after only watching tv for days in a row.
had the exact same thought.
Same for me. It's so simple, yet I can't figure that out myself when I'm in the rut. It's strange.
Yeah. I mean, the sitting on your ass. Probably eating junk food. Not moving. Ignoring other things that need to be done. None of that is why you feel like crap huh
Kristoffer Persson oh come on. You can’t figure out that you feel bad because you’re binging tv? Seriously ?
@@egeniojaramillo9048 No, idiot, you feel bad all of a sudden. Not motivated to do anything, besides eating junkfood, and watching tv shows. Eating junkfood etc, triggers dopamine wich makes you feel good. For example: that bag of cookies you're eating, the reason why you keep eating them while you know you shouldn't isn't only because they are tasty, but also because sugar stimulates the dopamine receptors, releasing dopamine in the brain wich again, makes you feel good.
The irony of bookmark this as 'Watch Later'
Same 😂😂
or having the tab open for days
I deadass marked this in watch later 2 weeks ago lmao
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've been working on myself this month and I kinda let myself go this weekend, this video after a run really got me out of this rut. You're not weak for taking a few days off; for self improvement is never a straight line.
“Comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than comparing yourself to who someone else is today”. 🙌
I used to be fit, have a girlfriend, best friends, a dream, and motivation. Now I don't have any of that. Hmm.. not sure this idea is working.
@@anomalous34 Who you were, not what you had. We lose friends. It happens. You just have to move on.
That’s so motivational
Tamers Superfan let’s be better together 💪🏻
yyeesss ❤❤❤
I’m gonna say, this literally got recommended when I really needed it.. I dont even write comments, but you literally described me right now.. Thank you. I got inspired
Rakan Al Yami a man in desperate need of a revelation usually revives one.
صح لسانك
Same here.
did this inspiration motivate you to take an action though?
Same
"Do you need major motivation to get up and take a shower? no"
Depression: Hold my beer
Thank YOU!!!!
Haha don't allow depression to stop you u gotta go get that bread or else u die😅
Thank you for this comment, haha!
Yes. That shower thing shows this guy actually doesn't understand.
Yes... it actually does for me
this is exactly me right now - was killing it studying for exam, passed it, happy about it, took a (intentional) 1 week break from life, and now i'm in a rut
"Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower?"
Me: "yes"
"No."
Me: "right, of course not"
Yeah
honestly, I thought the same. But I also have super long and curly hair, which means taking a full shower with washing my hair takes me around 45 minutes, spending most of that time with my head upside down. So yeah, like, I need a lot of motivation to do that
Same. I just gotta find the thing that's easy for me to do. I think my rut is a lot lower than his example, so my "do somethings" are going to be a LOT smaller than his. Hopefully one day they'll be bigger.
@@jesswest15 you totally got this!! One step at a time. It’s not easy but you CAN require your brain. 🌻🙏
@@ILooveeuuu shave your head or suffer for eternity
"Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower? No."
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I am being personally attacked.
😂😂😂😂
So true.
literally 10 minutes ago an old friend called and said let's meet in an hour. I am so pissed that I have to take a shower now and go meet with people. and saw this video, clicked it. and the dude says you don't need inspiration to take a shower. guess what? I fucking do. someone kill me please.
Right?! Why don’t you mind your business😭
@@oguzhanasdas5411 you just made me feel so normal
When I feel down, I allow myself two days of that feeling. I binge Netflix and I munch on junk without feeling bad. I noticed that the more i guilt myself at being unproductive the more difficult it is to get out of the rut because i’ll keep wanting more down time because I never enjoyed it to begin with. I dont know if that makes sense.
it makes sense for me, I should try this out, as I'm in a rut right now, I'm feeling guilty and can't get out of it.
I am in this phase right now😂😂
Andd We got a party boys
omg yes like im in a constant work mode memtally
Ong I do this, I guilt myself then I stop and actually enjoy myself for a lil while, no guilt, and it helps me get out of the rut faster
These mental health struggles are what keep us from achieving our potential. We need to be more supportive of each other.
Dude: "Do you need some huge inspirational epiphany to take shower?"
Me: "Yes"
Dude: "No!"
Me: ohh...
I feel this on a spiritual level
He's bald. Its like washing your hands for him
that is an actual problem
Haha same
😂😂😂😂
The 3 steps, for reference:
1. Use the 'do something' principle
2. Reward yourself for small accomplishments
3. Progressive overload
thanks, this is exactly what i was looking for ;)
Thank you!
Steliata nice. I watched it as well. And while I appreciated it, I felt like the main takeaways sometimes faded from my mind
I reward myself by buying hookers and heroine
A J heroin ;) heroine is a female hero
“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today”. That is my biggest takeaway from this video. Thank you for amazing content 🙏
If that's one of your biggest takeaways, you might wanna dive into videos of Jordan Peterson talking about motivation, discipline and responsibility. This idea was actually formulated by him in his book "12 Rules for Life".
@@ToCGambler Thank you, I’ll check it out! I appreciate you for taking your time to recommend it 😁
What movies is that from
@@ToCGambler Jordan Peterson has no qualifications... listen to a psychiatrist instead
👌👌
Thanks, I'm constantly in quick ruts and I really need momentum right now. It is a blessing to return to your channel and find the ideas that introduced me to selfdevelopment in the beginning.
"do you need motivation to take a shower"?
Me: yes
"No"
Me: oh
That was my exact reaction too! 😂
I feel like hot showers are one of the best gifts in life...... maybe you should get a shower filter and some candles.... make it a great expereince 😊
😭😭😭this!
Ha! Exactly 👍
Strategic Stripping Podcast
Her: “That sounds like a lot of work!”
I’m in such a rut I don’t even have the motivation to finish this video
Paige Bostock truth
I struggled while watching ans wanted to watch it later but fighted to watch it
You look beautiful BTW
It's because he takes 3 minutes to get to the point.
You think that's a rut?!...I don't have the motivation to finish this...
The fact that you decided to watch this video means you have already started taking action. Good job!
The UA-cam algorithm just chose it for me.
@@nicolascorre1er Haha, that was more of a note to myself than for others XD
Keep up the motivation! ;) Personally I adopted the "split the big stuff in small actions" motif, that kinda work for everyday tasks for now...
@@nicolascorre1er Yeah, I have been splitting all the stuff in small tasks too following the principle of "Baby steps to giant strides" :)
Now I need a nap.
Rewording my goals has helped me stay on track. Instead of something like “get fit” I used “become more in-tune with my body” followed by ways to do so such as bow flex, skate, dance, etc.
I also labeled my goals as falling under one of four categories: physical health, intellectual health, social health, and spiritual health. This helps me remember to keep balance in all aspects of my life and also not be so hard on myself if I don’t work on all my goals that day. If I can work on at least one goal in each category, I’m making progress.
I just thought the same things on your health categories but I called them purpose categories. I just figured out last night that I haven't had a purpose for the last 28 years after graduation from college. Best of luck to you!!!
Sharpen the saw
Start with a clean environment! What worked best for me (everyone is different) was deep cleaning my room and disinfecting everything so that I felt like I was was in a fresh relaxing environment. Once i did that, it became so much easier to climb out of that rut. The mind is powerful so the more you are aware of how much you have accomplished the more you do accomplish!
"A cluttered home is a cluttered mind"
Agrred
Absolutely! The brain craves order. Living in a dirty environment can only make depression worse
I love this because for me when I was depressed it started with making my bed, and then cleaning my room, and taking care of basic fundamental hygiene and everything rolled from that. I always feel decluttering helps get that ball rolling
Nah, you're just a Clean freak 👎
The “Do Something” approach, is why I make my bed in the morning. It’s easy and it helps get me started.
I’ve read that heaps of successful people do that. Did you ever see that speech where some military guy talks about making your bed? Very powerful.
@@tosh8377 ikr. That guy gave me the motivation to make my bed everyday. I do that but still cant find any motivation to get back to my work lol. But still making bed generates some kind of energy or something like that in my body. All i gotta do is convert the energy to my work
Yes. I saw that video. Very inspiring. I make my bed daily.
Yep, definetely, and for me it's also kind of a mental barrier telling me I no longer can go back to my bed and that I should start my day
But PLEASE people - let the darn thing air first!
Watching this video made me think that I can literally save my life right now. Thank you!
❤️💕
Literally? How??
Hope you are still inspired. ❤
i feel like that is the best thing you could ever tell someone
Hope you’re well and keep it up
the way you pace your commentary along with the tonality you use combined with the info ... makes this so easy to digest. my way of getting of a rut it simply to decide to do the first two minutes of anything ... that's it ... from there if flow has been created i go with it for another 15 mins. if not then i return to the task either later in the day or the following day.
"I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude,"
Quote of the century.
I heard that in a prostate exam
@@faboolean7039 hmmm
Not really at all.
Doctors are dudes too! 😱
@@Paarthurnaxdova yeah, we know that, the "dude" he is talking about is just a mainstream human.
Me: trying to listen to this guy tell me how to get out of a rut.
Me: Reading the comments and hitting likes while totally ignoring the good advice this guy is probably giving me.
You're out of the rut already
Shadyfox Thanks for the support. :)
Ha. I got to finishing 3/4 ths of the video before I did that. I wish UA-cam videos were set up so that I couldn't see the comments until I finished the video.
Super underrated comment
Fuck u got me!
"Every day it gets a little easier. But you have to do it every day. That's the hard part. But it does get easier."
BoJack
Wow you can quote bojack that is impressive
Nah Fuck that it’s Sunday
It doesn't get easier. You just get better
Been re watching this video every few months for a while now and got to say, you improved my life man. Thank you 🙏
Every year on my birthday I open the front door and yell out “it’s my birthday” and somebody always yells back “happy birthday” just saying it makes me feel better. Lol.
Don’t know if this is true but I think it’s awesome!
It's more likely that someone shouts "STFU"
@@ttiasrollo 🤣😂🤣👌🤔
serious?
That’s genius ._.
The "do something" principle is really a great strategy. But the biggest takeaway for me is knowing I'm not alone. Every time I enter a rut I always feel like I'm the only one in the world who can't stay on track. But after watching this and reading the comments it's amazing to realise how similar other persons' experiences are to mine. This helps a lot with moving forward. Sometimes knowing you're not alone can make all the difference.
No one is safe from the rut.
It’s more common today than it’s ever been bud
Why is that advice any good, " you are not alone" like who fuckin cares, I have no friends and no family to care about me, I don't think that noone in the wod has the same situation as me, it's just such useless advice and is basically saying " yeah your not the only one going through shit so shut up"
"Do you need motivation to take a shower?"
Uh yes, otherwise I wouldn't be watching this video.
i take it you are actually depressed? i'm in therapy myself and sometimes it can take huge amounts of energy to shower or eat enough. i hope you can work out a way to have things be a little easier
@@Dean0ne Thanks. I'm not depressed (though I have had depression and I know what that kind of deep dark fog is like), but often lack motivation to perform tasks that seem confronting or create anxiety. Sometimes I can get to the pool in the morning and swim 2km, but find it hard to brush my teeth. The "do something" action rule - whatever that action is - is very useful for getting past the ruts that many of us face.
@Neruko G Take a listen to Mel Robbins five second rule. It's probably worth using it to reset tomorrow morning.
my motivation usually is that dear lord I stink like shit
@@Secretlyanothername 54321 actually does work but when you hit the point of, "uggggghhh, who cares what happens!!" it takes more than just 5 seconds to make anything matter. But i admit, Mel Robbins' technique works when you're not feeling the mean reds
This video really helped me shift my mindset. Sometimes all you need is a small change to get back on track.
Damn... i was so productive and because of sitting at home entire days I became more and more undisciplined each day... RN I'm skipping (home) workouts and the work that I put off is piled up... Let's get out of this rut together you reading this!
Definitely there with you man hope you’ve gotten out of your rut now
@@lukedocherty2855 I have actually for me the trick lies in doing my workout as soon as I wake up and not later in the day when I'm already kind of tired from all the other work.
And with that if I did my workout in the morning I also feel more productive for the rest of the day
bjorn LETS DO THIS 😤😤😤
Let's fight back!
On board, let's go! 👍
This video may have been life changing for me. Two months ago when the quarantine started I felt like every living moment was a chore. I saw a few of your videos and this one really struck a chords with me. It gave me the motivation to do something. Two months later, lost 12lbs, wrote 3 chapters in my book, read 5 books, improved my relationships, felt like life was good every living day. There were days that I struggled but I keep on pushing through. Today I ended up in a funk and I knew exactly where to go to find my trueself again. Joey you are a life changer.
Proud of you!! Keep it up!
Dynamic-EU Wow! I’m proud of you!
How are you doing now? Were you able to keep moving forward? I can’t seem to get the cycle started, but I’m desperately needing this kind of amazing change in my life.
This is amazing and so inspiring! Keep going!
*Never skip a good habit 2 days in a row..*
Who knows Matt d’Avella rule?
Don't know it..which video?
No this rule is belonged to james clear who wrote atomatic habits book
Dean J it means that if you dont do any kind of good habit within 2 days,you lose this habit
Ghostgamer Fatih i didn’t know thanks! I’ll check out the book as I’m really interested in these topics!
TimeFlies - Time Management i recommend to you read atomatic habits book
it's been 2 months since I went to the gym. I really needed this. thank you Better Ideas.
“I’m not a Doctor, I’m just a dude.” I want that knitted on a pillow.
would be even better if you were an actual doctor
I AM a doctor and I would like to have that on a T shirt
First step, Just sit in front of the knitting needles.
Then reward yourself for a small win.
Then take action
Why knitted and why on a pillow?
This might be the most helpfull channel on UA-cam
“It’s the show with hot questions and even hotter wings”
Oh wait...
🤣🤣
Lol
Oh is it the same guy?
Lmfao
Enzera Bowenzu is it?
00:00 Lack of motivation can lead to self-destruction
01:08 Utilize the 'do something' principle for action
02:28 Start with action to gain momentum
03:43 Reward yourself for small wins
04:58 Manage your primal brain with higher judgement and compassion
06:07 Organically grow a productive lifestyle
07:23 Reducing friction is key to sustained productivity
08:37 Learn how to climb out of a rut
Thank you
Thanks.. this actually helps much.😊😊
love ppl like you🤝
Thank you
I think you've been reading my mind . . .
It's the UA-cam Algorithm.
I thought it was just me with this defect as well
@@chipie1002 Defect or not, I ain't complaining.
When he said " I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude", I felt that
"I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!"
😂😂
the two genders: doctor or dude
Damn this guy is in a rut for a week....
*I‘m in a rut for my whole life*
Jesus
I'm praying for you 🙏
then you probably need to seek out the professional help he mentioned in the disclaimer of his video, bruh. good luck!
Been in a rut for at least 10 years. Not a nice struggle
MV#165 me too 😞 it’s mind blowing people aren’t, i’m happy they aren’t but it’s a weird thought. I hope we can get out of ours one day!
I have this extremely toxic “all or nothing” mindset where I make a strict routine that I follow through for a certain period of time, and when I lose motivation and don’t achieve everything I wanted to do on a set day, I quickly fall into a terrible rut where I convince myself that I can’t do anything productive for the entirety of the day, not one single thing, and I end up doing something really unhealthy like going on my phone for 10+ hours, getting practically no sleep, eating over 3000 calories, and not drinking any water.
I usually stay productive for 6 days while taking breaks. On day 7, when everything is done, I pamper myself with facials, movies, and video games. Seems to be working for me so far lol.
Not a bad idea.
six versus one is too little :(
@@dean4545 everybody is different, there is People That dont even take That one Day, or there are productive people That take 4 days, doesnt really matter, Just apply a good routine to reach your goals and show up everytime =) good luck
I’ve been stuck in this “rut” from the day of my 30th birthday. Something changed..
I use to be highly motivated and was the guy that went to the success seminars, watched all the videos, read all the books. I was big into working out! Being healthy and fitness was higher priority. I was headed somewhere in life, with purpose I felt.
Today. I’m 34. I’m depressed, lonely, broke, angry, I have bouts of rage, stressed constantly, annoyed with everyone, don’t care for being polite in public anymore. I’ve become something I hate and despise.
Maybe this video came to me for a reason. I don’t know. But this video directly spoke to me. Thank you.
How’s it going?
Charles Duvall you can make some changes... I’d be happy to give you some advice if you wanted but I don’t know anything about you. I’ve struggled with a lot and have had a lot of hell and pain. I wish you the best
Feel u guys.. Avolition is the most shit feeling ever..
What helped me was changing my general perception, it came when i realised our subconscious mind is controlling what thoughts we have every day. What questions do you ask yourself?
There are some tricks to program yourself.
Do it! Or others will do, like they always have
Developing Gratitude helped me a lot..
Best wishes! Your time will come for sure!
If u are looking for the person who will change your life, take a look in the mirror
That’s what happened. After doing all this stuff you were told to do, not by yourself but society, after completing it, you haven’t found a personal purpose for yourself.
@@realmadamebproductions6202 If you haven't seen it already, search for "Alan Watts on education". He describes exactly what you're talking about, and concludes with (paraphrasing from memory): "But we fooled ourselves the entire way. We thought of life as a pilgrimage, as a quest, with a serious purpose at the end and the thing was to get to that end. But we were wrong all along: it was a musical thing, and you were supposed to sing and dance while the music was being played".
And that's a good attitude towards life.
Furthermore, you're not responsible for everything in life. Your first responsibility is to yourself. Treat yourself as you would treat others. Lots of people put their own physical and mental health in second place. While it's commendable that you would take excellent care of a child or a pet, remember that you owe yourself that same level of attention and care.
Your second responsibility is to your loved ones. Be they family, partner, friends or even pets. Take good care of them, and they will take good care of you when you're in need. Even if it's just offering emotional support.
Your last responsibility is to humanity as a whole. Try not to do anything to jeopardise the future of the species or harm society. In concrete terms that would equate to trying not to contribute to the toxic atmosphere in online comments sections, trying to minimise your ecological footprint, that sort of stuff. Now, I'm not the best at all of that either. But it being difficult to follow doesn't invalidate the advice. ;)
brothers and sisters, we are not alone
jaefraz fuck the eagles go cowboys
I guess ur Optimus prime 😁😀
I’ve been in a 3 week rut and i absolutely hate how vulnerable i was to fall in it in the first place…
It happens to the best of us
“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not who someone else is today” love that quote, you’ll only become better the more you see progress in yourself not your progress compared to others
Thomas Dezalak that’s a Jordan Peterson rule in his book lol
What if you were much better off yesterday than today?
“Going back to being productive like earlier in the month”
Years... it’s been years buddy
Same lmao
😂
I can't go back to something I never was..
Yep almost 5 years here!
Same
The shower scene made me laugh a little too hard lmaooooooooooo
White ricardo
It was hysterical.
I didn't see that coming
I had a clay facemask on and i couldnt laugh it hurt so much
I missed the word "laugh" when I first read this lmao
I watched this 4 years ago and my life has completely changed.
"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today"...
This sentence has so much propulsion, even just by itself, it helps me to keep moving forward.
Thank you so much for sharing this video and your knowledge.
I agree with you!! Comparing yourself to your past can change your perspective on what you are going through in the present moment.
Jordan Peterson
It's the name of a chapter from Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life." If the title of the chapter hit you, then the book will slam you.
@@Sgtfuckface thanks!
@@AshtonRiddell thanks!
you, matt d'avella and nathaniel drew are saving my life no joke
the holy trinity
fr though hahaha
Don't forget Thomas Frank
And Einzelganger
And Universal Man
"Comparing yourself to who you were yesterday rather than who someone else is today."
You sir gets a like on that one!
Jordan Peterson much? :)
Japanese technology
“I’m not a doctor, I’m a dude”
Van Xin 😆
My proctologist said the same thing after my last exam. 😬
@@TreyDieterich Did he say no homo?
@@sisckogames2305 no 😭
That's when I subscribed haha
I actually needed this in my recommended
LifeOfPriya These videos always seem to show up when I need them
A mentor once told me that procrastination is not because of laziness but rather a fear of failure.
Ooof so true
Damn that hit hard
Also, discipline is a stronger factor than motivational quotes. Program is key. Even a small one.
Not really. Sometimes yeah but usually its not fearing anything its just being lazy lol
@@someome1789 yes I agree but there is things that are important for which you procrastinate. Now, I am lazy to even get up and turn off the light, sure.
Thanks brother, this video really helps, I've been on a rut for a long time and it's motivating to see someone who is also dealing with the same thing
When I'm in a rut or feeling low and depressed I say to myself, doing something is always better than doing nothing. It can be the smallest thing like taking the garbage out or taking 5 mins to clean the sink. Sometimes its the little things that can bring about the biggest change.
"Oh wow, this looks like just the video I need to see right now."
*Adds to watch later*
Tips that always help me :)
1. Don’t think. Just do!
2. Lower your expectations for results. The important thing is just to TRY.
3. Start small. Break down large tasks into much smaller tasks.
4. Set a short timer (2-10 minutes) for each task and repeat timer until you have finished said task.
5. Consistency is key! Find a routine and stick to it.
6. Be kind to yourself. Reward yourself for completing every task.
7. Hold yourself accountable when you know you’re not doing your absolute best.
8. No excuses. Just do it!
You got this!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Hey, thanks for all the upvotes. You’ve made me feel seen and I appreciate you! 💛
I find this encouraging and realistic Thank You
Nice, thank you for that.
Tip 20: love yourself ❤️
@SURA Thank you for this. I appreciate it, truly.
thank u for sharing sura , these r all very helpful :)
Everyone is going through these phases. Moving home and going away for a long business trip coming out of summer holidays got the best of me and I've been struggling big time to get out of my rut. No gym, no running, no waking up early. But this video reminded me how actions are controlling our motivation - just "DO SOMETHING" and the rest will follow! Thank you! :)
My son sent me this to help with my depression and anxiety. God bless all who suffer with these debilitating issues.
Tanya Goddin Doubt
@@jameso17 could be or being refined in the fire. God does his best work in the valleys.
@@gracegotthis3704 I went through heavy medication and stationary therapy because of depression. Nothing really worked, my depression remained. Only crying out and trusting God changed my heart and mind and it was almost instantly gone. That doesn't mean it has to be that way for everybody or that your trust is lacking. Some people just happen to need longer to heal due to their own story. As long as Jesus is your refuge your soul will recover and be finally at peace.
God bless you. May Jesus heal you soon.
Hey Tanya,
I feel you and I’m sure u’ll get out of it!
What helped me was changing my general perception, it came when i realised our subconscious mind is controlling what thoughts we have every day. What questions do you ask yourself?
There are some tricks to program yourself.
Do it! Or others will do, like they always have
Developing Gratitude helped me a lot..
Best wishes!
I know it''s terrible, I go through the same thing (burn out) wish you well too!
This "rut" will always happen. One can only do steps to handle these ruts the right way. What I like to go by is:
"if you don't take the break, the break will take itself"
this is so good. definitely needed to be reminded of this. thank you.
omg this.
I'm gonna reward myself with pizza for brushing my teeth.
Lmao
what about Orange Juice?
David Florist orange juice is one of the best things in the world
@@samuelaurora3632 Not for health it isn't. When I learned how bad fruit juice was I stopped completely. Only had probably 1-3 small glasses ever since. Used to be obsessed with OJ lol
Telos oj is unhealthy? Nani?
I have been in a rut for as long as I can remember
*Watches this with a double chin whilst laying on bed*
Emily M lol, breathes in deep to hide my couch belly
@@powdergangereddie3413 Don't hide it. It's yours. You've grown it. BE PROUD!!!
dolorismachina2 lol thank, it’s been a struggle of not moving and eating junk but I got there in the end ☺️🙂
Same
@@dolorismachina2 ahahahahhhhaha
Turns out my life has been one giant “pseudo depressive rut”
Meeeeee
Me too.. but let's get ourselves out of there and be more alive and happy
That's called a canyon. Not a rut. And I'm right there with you. Only problem is you dont have a pack mule to help carry you and all your shit out of it.
read that as "pseudo depressive nut" and still agreed
Mirano, that's what an actual depression sounds like. See a therapist, for real. Good luck :)
I like how he assumes I ever had a productive and energetic period to begin with.
Same
I appreciate the practical steps you mentioned. It's interesting how even small adjustments can lead to significant changes.
Strategy 1: Utilize the do something principle 1:54
Strategy 2: Reward yourself for small wins. 3:50
Strategy 3: Progressive Overload 5:54
Matthew Molinar Why... thank you Matt.
Thank you! I'll definitely need this when I rewatch this motivational video, like, some day.
Thx
The first minute of this was almost violating by how accurate it was.
"You should be productive"
Primal brain: "Why?"
😂
Because...
Lmaooo
"Address your relationships, finances, health, purpose and creativity"
Also primal brain: eat and reproduce you neurotic bastard
very nice! i always hate that talk about hard work and dedication. Fuck off i just need to eat.
I know this video was a long time ago but this was needed. I used to freaking kill it with motivation, meditation, eating healthy, getting up early, walking, but over the past 2 years, that was just totally lost and I feel like I can't get it back or why? So I just chalk it up as depression and trauma. Time to take it easy on my primal side and on myself, appreciate you man!
Something I do to help myself get into the swing of things at work: I write down a very short "To Do" list. I will put THREE items on it that I KNOW I can do without difficulty. This can be emails, reading a chapter in a book on leadership, or sending a text to my active clients to let them know I'm thinking about them. Then I cross each item off the list as I complete these menial tasks. Once the three items are completed, I write down three more. Because I have ADD, sometimes I need to write down the entire day's list on a separate sheet of paper, before I forget anything. Then I will take out a separate sheet of paper (of my daily planner) and transfer three items at a time from the master sheet. This has been very helpful to me since I have a tendency to become overwhelmed when there are many things to do. And when I feel overwhelmed, my mind becomes cluttered and I can't be as productive as I should be, and it also seems to take more mental energy which leads to premature fatigue.
I hope this helps someone out. For the record, today is February 5th. For those of you who feel as though the ship has already sailed to have a productive year, stop the negative thought process. Before the end of this week, you can write down your yearly goals, and break them down into monthly, weekly, and daily goals. Set yourself up to hit the ground running HARD next Monday. Remember that the goal is never to be as good as somebody else you're envious of. The goal is to be better than you were yesterday. Even if only slightly. You CAN be more patient. You CAN take a 5 minute walk. You CAN call up your parents to thank them for everything, and see if there's anything they need a hand with. You CAN greet your pet with silly talk and a walk when you walk through the door after work. You CAN pick up a book and read 5 pages.
You can do this. I know you can because I have gone through this process myself. It isn't easy and it takes WORK. But remember: Everything is difficult before it becomes easy.
God's blessings on your marriage, relationships, health and business in 2020.
THANK YOU!
@@nelsonsjourney9714 You're welcome! 😊
Very helpful. Appreciate it man!
Damn dude, those chapters on leadership are definitely working, you TALK like a leader!
Me: "Just wash one cup, that`s all."
Me also: "It`s a trap. Do not listen"
Garoi Peter 😆
True xD
Yup, all those "lie to yourself" advices dont make sense to me. I know I'm lying, so how am I supposed to trust myself xD ?
IT IS
Garoi Peter...
Omg that's soooooo true
I’m jumping in the shower right now. I needed this kick up the ass. Depression sucks. 😭 sending out many hugs to any one in a rut on these last 2 days of 2020. 🙏🤗❤️
In Sha Allah you will have no depression and you will feel content in life and be happy Ameen May Allah Bless us Alll with barakah and provisions ameen.
@@salemdoali6608 Ameen
💪🏽💪🏽 you got it!!
@@salemdoali6608 Fuck Allah.
I suppose to take a shower rn
the way you personified the primal side and logical side is rly helpful for a person living w multiplicity
Something that always helps me get out of a rut is treat yourself like a little 5 year old.
Let’s brush your teeth !
Let’s do that homework !
...visualizes a star chart...
Honestly I agree with this. When you try and make things seem more fun, rewarding, and happy; your brain goes "hey, this makes wanting to do things so much easier because I don't feel like I'm in a stone cold world where doing things feels like a chore every time."
I noticed this issue when I graduated HS and got my first job. In HS, you've got teachers telling you they believe in you, students helping each other out and giving each other words of encouragement, this general sense that you recognize some students struggle more than others so you help them out a little or give extra encouragement.
In my first job, almost no one gave a singular shit about you or your life. There was no congratulations for anything. Any congratulations that did come about were from corporate themselves giving you an empty hearted "good job" for preventing something bad from happening. There was a lot less advice going around between co-workers to help make our job life easier. When given a task for the first time and you were successful, there was not even a small half assed "oh, nice man" or "eyyyy good job bro." There was less of comraderie and more of "you're holding the rest of us back" if you happened to be having a bad day and couldn't do your job as well. And there was always a lot more pressure than I was ever used to when going to work, and being at work. A service job should not make you feel like you've got the weight of an entire store on you. It's important you do your job, yes, but too much pressure can be detrimental to workers being able to actually work efficiently. Plus, it was like almost no one wanted to even try keeping the place upbeat because everyone was too sad, which just made everyone progressively more sad.
That transition was a legitimate mental shock to me as suddenly it felt like I was worth dog shit due to the change of environment being very gloomy. So yes, treating your brain like a 5 y/o definitely has its benefits when in comparison 😂.
@@caseyhall2320 exactly how things are going for me
I do something similar where I imagine I'm a character on The Sims.
Nice!!