How to quickly get out of a rut

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2019
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 13 тис.

  • @Anonymous-hw2cf
    @Anonymous-hw2cf 4 роки тому +46653

    Damn UA-cam algorithm knows I’m in a rut right now.

    • @catllionare
      @catllionare 4 роки тому +292

      Same lol. The algorithm is like Morpheus from the Matrix lol

    • @truthseeker8273
      @truthseeker8273 4 роки тому +62

      Same here as well xD

    • @hgonzalez522
      @hgonzalez522 4 роки тому +34

      Also same Haha

    • @syableman6294
      @syableman6294 4 роки тому +281

      same, but we will get over this shit guys. good luck to everyone.

    • @johnford902
      @johnford902 4 роки тому +27

      I'm glad I pay for UA-cam premium if I get tailored advice.

  • @salttothesea
    @salttothesea 3 роки тому +39245

    I always get inspired after I get into bed at night. Make grand plans. Then wake up in the morning and immediately think, “naaah.”

    • @sumaiyapervez647
      @sumaiyapervez647 3 роки тому +1444

      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 ...

    • @annadarshay4704
      @annadarshay4704 3 роки тому +833

      Phew... I’m not the only one 😳

    • @slashkokane
      @slashkokane 3 роки тому +392

      bruhh I know.. lets fukn do it or what

    • @felicityjim5349
      @felicityjim5349 3 роки тому +231

      Relatable AF

    • @arthurcallahan4735
      @arthurcallahan4735 3 роки тому +280

      SAAAAME college made me more social and thinking at night but in the day im groggy lazy and foggy.

  • @octavianschaefer7294
    @octavianschaefer7294 Рік тому +903

    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!

    • @will.h215
      @will.h215 Рік тому +28

      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!

    • @homieJorge
      @homieJorge Рік тому +10

      Fuck yeah man, crush it

    • @LegalBoss227
      @LegalBoss227 Рік тому +2

      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.

    • @octavianschaefer7294
      @octavianschaefer7294 Рік тому +28

      @@LegalBoss227 it’s never that simple my guy. I wasn’t unemployed by choice.

    • @michaelrandall09
      @michaelrandall09 Рік тому +39

      @@LegalBoss227 get out of here wit that negative energy. We all tryna make it work.

  • @highvibe_earth
    @highvibe_earth Рік тому +224

    Love this! Depression and anxiety can be truly crippling. Thank you for making this and helping educate people on how to help themselves through a hard time.

    • @FlamespeedyAMV
      @FlamespeedyAMV Рік тому +5

      I have that plus autism, ocd and adhd, yeah it's pretty horrible sometimes

    • @highvibe_earth
      @highvibe_earth Рік тому +3

      @@FlamespeedyAMV It really is. Had to take a mental health day off of work this week. I have anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Many blessings to you 💞

    • @brohdez8857
      @brohdez8857 Рік тому

      I usually get this after a cold

  • @courtneykathleen2686
    @courtneykathleen2686 4 роки тому +10774

    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.

    • @impactbooks5338
      @impactbooks5338 4 роки тому +19

      Yep

    • @Shanel91
      @Shanel91 4 роки тому +45

      That’s an amazing way too look at it!

    • @JP-wk5wt
      @JP-wk5wt 4 роки тому +8

      That’s good

    • @StojanPeshov1337
      @StojanPeshov1337 4 роки тому +55

      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.

    • @sviatlanakarpovich4643
      @sviatlanakarpovich4643 3 роки тому +10

      Jeeezz I never have energy... probably I gotta generate some myself 😀

  • @BigSauce_
    @BigSauce_ 4 роки тому +4444

    "wow this will help me"
    *Saves to Watch Later*

    • @VS666
      @VS666 4 роки тому +23

      lmao

    • @AjuAziz
      @AjuAziz 4 роки тому +69

      GGCLstudios I am actually watching from watch later. 😐

    • @yacinecabba363
      @yacinecabba363 4 роки тому +3

      lol

    • @yacinecabba363
      @yacinecabba363 4 роки тому +4

      @@AjuAziz at least u watch it .

    • @orcfig47
      @orcfig47 4 роки тому +1

      Haha

  • @rubenarmandofigueroafuentes
    @rubenarmandofigueroafuentes Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @movementinmind3354
    @movementinmind3354 10 місяців тому +14

    Great video! I'm a licensed counselor and I used this video in one of my group sessions! You did a great job with thoroughly explaining your points and maintaining humility at the same time!

  • @biancalauren4981
    @biancalauren4981 4 роки тому +3489

    UA-cam: I see you’ve been watching for 7+ hours a day
    UA-cam: recommends this video

    • @Proactivity
      @Proactivity 4 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @waynelast1685
      @waynelast1685 4 роки тому +1

      yes same for me

    • @pelotasdad
      @pelotasdad 4 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @Tabaluka777
      @Tabaluka777 4 роки тому

      same...

    • @smakkdat
      @smakkdat 4 роки тому +7

      How to get out of a rut:
      #1. don’t have an autoimmune disease

  • @chocoCo0kie
    @chocoCo0kie 3 роки тому +7133

    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

    • @gigiasmr5569
      @gigiasmr5569 3 роки тому +113

      THISSS!!

    • @gonzaotc
      @gonzaotc 3 роки тому +260

      Same, is like 3 steps foward and 2 back, and sometimess 3-4 back

    • @vis6191
      @vis6191 3 роки тому +20

      Me too

    • @agentsquirrel6176
      @agentsquirrel6176 3 роки тому +114

      Omg... this is exactly what its been like for the past 6 years 😔

    • @househusband28
      @househusband28 3 роки тому +32

      This is exactly what I’ve been going through!

  • @palvithakur9649
    @palvithakur9649 Рік тому +116

    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!

  • @rafaellopessax
    @rafaellopessax Рік тому +6

    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

  • @maxph6123
    @maxph6123 4 роки тому +2610

    “Save to watch later”

    • @joshuaobat
      @joshuaobat 4 роки тому +16

      Max PH 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @starfoxboy670
      @starfoxboy670 4 роки тому +9

      Ayeooo😂

    • @MusicizmahQueenSBed4
      @MusicizmahQueenSBed4 4 роки тому +33

      I literally almost did that, oh god haha but. I pushed myself not to, and i think that’s a good thing

    • @johnnycrash4892
      @johnnycrash4892 4 роки тому +46

      My watch later has like 1000 videos i never got around to watching

    • @mogulmade
      @mogulmade 4 роки тому +7

      @@johnnycrash4892 1523 😔 lol lol

  • @idontmakevideossubscribe1503
    @idontmakevideossubscribe1503 4 роки тому +5966

    “You don’t need some massive motivational boost to take a shower”
    I feel personally attacked

    • @chuckmaddison2924
      @chuckmaddison2924 4 роки тому +17

      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.

    • @SamSayaz
      @SamSayaz 4 роки тому +2

      Stinky

    • @Miquelalalaa
      @Miquelalalaa 4 роки тому +30

      FreeLeGiOn People take a shower far more than necessary anyway.

    • @idontmakevideossubscribe1503
      @idontmakevideossubscribe1503 4 роки тому +4

      Azure Neko bruh I’m finna take notes from you holy shit

    • @idontmakevideossubscribe1503
      @idontmakevideossubscribe1503 4 роки тому +2

      GreyFolk I mean I guess one less for me is more for everybody else?

  • @alyserdar
    @alyserdar Рік тому +13

    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! :)

  • @adarshvlog2409
    @adarshvlog2409 7 місяців тому +56

    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

    • @soulvz
      @soulvz 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you

    • @jesminjahan9846
      @jesminjahan9846 6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks.. this actually helps much.😊😊

    • @macieclinee
      @macieclinee Місяць тому

      love ppl like you🤝

  • @gregxcelente4271
    @gregxcelente4271 4 роки тому +4989

    "Do you need motivation to take a shower?"
    Depressed me: "yes."

  • @amysuarez2456
    @amysuarez2456 4 роки тому +8896

    When you’re so rock bottom that even UA-cam is trying to help you. 😂😂

    • @heyyou1911
      @heyyou1911 4 роки тому +22

      On godd hahaha

    • @maxjohnson1758
      @maxjohnson1758 4 роки тому +7

      Bwaaaaaaa!

    • @s.velarde1811
      @s.velarde1811 4 роки тому +25

      Amy Suarez I am also in that club! 🙋🏻‍♀️ lol aye yie yie, I’m gonna go eat another slice of cheese

    • @amysuarez2456
      @amysuarez2456 4 роки тому +4

      sarah velarde more like another block for me 😂😂😂

    • @jaceunknown
      @jaceunknown 4 роки тому +1

      For me. Its jus i can't tell whether my crush likes me back, or she fallin for someone else...

  • @EthericImpulse
    @EthericImpulse Рік тому

    Been re watching this video every few months for a while now and got to say, you improved my life man. Thank you 🙏

  • @lucasdesouza9674
    @lucasdesouza9674 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm so happy I found your channel. I'm going thru a rough moment and your videos really provide support and direction. ❤

  • @FinnJenkins
    @FinnJenkins 3 роки тому +3883

    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

    • @arelyferrel166
      @arelyferrel166 2 роки тому +42

      Thanks for making it make sense 🙃

    • @dhruvmalik9651
      @dhruvmalik9651 2 роки тому +26

      A really good logic bro👍🏻👍🏻

    • @sandroadler3607
      @sandroadler3607 2 роки тому +12

      Damn that's Interesting

    • @hhashh2327
      @hhashh2327 2 роки тому +2

      lol weird flex but ok

    • @tmtm0
      @tmtm0 2 роки тому +7

      bro thats physics lmao it has nothing to do with this also stating an obvious thing

  • @karnazacss
    @karnazacss 3 роки тому +2048

    The irony of bookmark this as 'Watch Later'

  • @gopalpathak3373
    @gopalpathak3373 8 місяців тому

    UA-cam recommendations work like magic. I've been in a rut since a month. Only since yesterday i have come back on track. I will use the tips to stay consistent. Thank you soo much

  • @robsumone2040
    @robsumone2040 10 місяців тому +2

    The smoothness of the video was very satisfying. Loved the language and video. Liked this. Thank you for sharing information with us.

  • @rockstar6goalkeeper
    @rockstar6goalkeeper 3 роки тому +4048

    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

    • @thecoolest5813
      @thecoolest5813 3 роки тому +57

      That’s awesome! I hope it works for me too.

    • @jm.fantin
      @jm.fantin 3 роки тому +68

      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.

    • @VigneshVignesh-ri6ls
      @VigneshVignesh-ri6ls 3 роки тому +6

      U become my inspiration

    • @Ericarothwellunravel
      @Ericarothwellunravel 3 роки тому +3

      Well done 👍🏻

    • @ThePenguinsfly21
      @ThePenguinsfly21 3 роки тому +11

      But what if you love video games?

  • @kaddians6923
    @kaddians6923 4 роки тому +2097

    “I’m not a doctor, I’m just a dude”
    I’m gonna live by that

  • @savage__sam
    @savage__sam Рік тому

    It's awesome to find a chanel that teaches things that I've been trying to figure out for years now.

  • @angelrodas2355
    @angelrodas2355 4 роки тому +1509

    I was so deep in a rut I've been holding back this video in my watch later for 2 weeks

    • @Levegy
      @Levegy 4 роки тому +12

      I can feel you bud

    • @gregrogers4853
      @gregrogers4853 4 роки тому +3

      LOL!

    • @vanish1402
      @vanish1402 4 роки тому +4

      Saaaaaaame. 😣😒😞

    • @XDTuber
      @XDTuber 4 роки тому +18

      I'm so deep in a rut I don't even watch my watch later playlist

    • @krithiksingh
      @krithiksingh 4 роки тому +5

      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

  • @adamyohan
    @adamyohan 4 роки тому +4406

    "And you see a Matt D’Aevlla video"
    I see you're a man of culture as well.

    • @mohammedidrees3890
      @mohammedidrees3890 4 роки тому +14

      Here here

    • @el_darkstar
      @el_darkstar 4 роки тому +50

      I literally went down to the comments as soon as i heard that 😂😂

    • @reddot9310
      @reddot9310 4 роки тому +4

      LMFAOOOOOOO

    • @patchrikd154
      @patchrikd154 4 роки тому +4

      Best comment.

    • @Sam-ui1ll
      @Sam-ui1ll 4 роки тому +49

      He is the algorithmic bond we all share.

  • @TheJordanianBedouin
    @TheJordanianBedouin Рік тому +29

    I’ve been in a 3 week rut and i absolutely hate how vulnerable i was to fall in it in the first place…

  • @soranriver6923
    @soranriver6923 10 місяців тому +9

    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.

    • @kdm28
      @kdm28 10 місяців тому

      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!!!

  • @offgridexploring
    @offgridexploring 3 роки тому +3102

    I literally thought I was the only person who went through the productive/destructive cycle.

    • @karlaflores245
      @karlaflores245 3 роки тому +36

      Yes!! Me too! It’s a a sad relief🥲

    • @Jupiter.141
      @Jupiter.141 3 роки тому +46

      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

    • @gr7788
      @gr7788 3 роки тому +13

      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

    • @MattT33L
      @MattT33L 3 роки тому +20

      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.

    • @joeradler
      @joeradler 3 роки тому +3

      Same here. Strangely, that takes alot of the pressure off.

  • @isaacheinze8106
    @isaacheinze8106 3 роки тому +2549

    "I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude,"
    Quote of the century.

    • @faboolean7039
      @faboolean7039 3 роки тому +73

      I heard that in a prostate exam

    • @damnboi3586
      @damnboi3586 3 роки тому +4

      @@faboolean7039 hmmm

    • @IbrahimKhan-gv6cw
      @IbrahimKhan-gv6cw 3 роки тому

      Not really at all.

    • @Paarthurnaxdova
      @Paarthurnaxdova 3 роки тому +2

      Doctors are dudes too! 😱

    • @damnboi3586
      @damnboi3586 3 роки тому

      @@Paarthurnaxdova yeah, we know that, the "dude" he is talking about is just a mainstream human.

  • @paulhornsey-pennell1931
    @paulhornsey-pennell1931 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @farriermaiden7289
    @farriermaiden7289 Рік тому +1

    This channel is a blessing

  • @paigebostock4761
    @paigebostock4761 4 роки тому +1704

    I’m in such a rut I don’t even have the motivation to finish this video

    • @kingleonidas9672
      @kingleonidas9672 4 роки тому +4

      Paige Bostock truth

    • @bulletman04
      @bulletman04 4 роки тому +23

      I struggled while watching ans wanted to watch it later but fighted to watch it

    • @medqenmedness229
      @medqenmedness229 4 роки тому +7

      You look beautiful BTW

    • @xensan76
      @xensan76 4 роки тому +13

      It's because he takes 3 minutes to get to the point.

    • @mjm5081
      @mjm5081 4 роки тому +2

      You think that's a rut?!...I don't have the motivation to finish this...

  • @s.o.k.1393
    @s.o.k.1393 3 роки тому +2963

    "Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower?"
    Me: "yes"
    "No."
    Me: "right, of course not"

    • @speaktruth9989
      @speaktruth9989 3 роки тому +8

      Yeah

    • @ILooveeuuu
      @ILooveeuuu 3 роки тому +115

      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

    • @jesswest15
      @jesswest15 3 роки тому +46

      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.

    • @evaj3461
      @evaj3461 3 роки тому +20

      @@jesswest15 you totally got this!! One step at a time. It’s not easy but you CAN require your brain. 🌻🙏

    • @husain3190
      @husain3190 3 роки тому +6

      @@ILooveeuuu shave your head or suffer for eternity

  • @wafffls
    @wafffls 6 місяців тому +2

    as someone who regularly struggles with executive dysfunction, this video is very helpful! i do a couple of these already- the “do something principal” is basically how i get anything done lol. giving yourself extremely easy goals that would be nearly impossible NOT to do is a great way to trick your brain into starting on tasks you put off. (and if you really don’t end up doing anything beyond that easy first goal, at least you got a little done instead of nothing!)
    i especially learned from the 2nd and 3rd strategies. i tend to want to ride the high of motivation and end up tiring myself out, putting myself in a brand new rut. even though i know it isn’t working, it’s hard to convince yourself in the moment that taking a bunch of small breaks and rewarding yourself before you’re even that tired is a good idea. hearing someone talk about the logic behind the method is really good for silencing the part of my mind that insists i’m being lazy for not getting everything done in one sitting.
    all in all, thanks for the video!

  • @eviesimmons1377
    @eviesimmons1377 Рік тому +1

    my motivation just RAISED thank you

  • @sonickanica
    @sonickanica 3 роки тому +3080

    Dude: "Do you need some huge inspirational epiphany to take shower?"
    Me: "Yes"
    Dude: "No!"
    Me: ohh...

  • @Patience2dream
    @Patience2dream 4 роки тому +534

    "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.

    • @jsw7883
      @jsw7883 4 роки тому +5

      had the exact same thought.

    • @kristofferpersson6494
      @kristofferpersson6494 4 роки тому +11

      Same for me. It's so simple, yet I can't figure that out myself when I'm in the rut. It's strange.

    • @egeniojaramillo9048
      @egeniojaramillo9048 4 роки тому +9

      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

    • @egeniojaramillo9048
      @egeniojaramillo9048 4 роки тому +2

      Kristoffer Persson oh come on. You can’t figure out that you feel bad because you’re binging tv? Seriously ?

    • @dylanbaas495
      @dylanbaas495 4 роки тому +30

      @@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.

  • @Sartiah.
    @Sartiah. Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this. Needed this today fr

  • @jmoneymaker96
    @jmoneymaker96 Рік тому +9

    After just getting canned from a job I feel this 100% I’ve been in a big rut lately and I’m under a lot of stress too financially.

  • @erykwaligora12
    @erykwaligora12 4 роки тому +681

    “Comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than comparing yourself to who someone else is today”. 🙌

    • @anomalous34
      @anomalous34 4 роки тому +15

      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.

    • @nelsonsjourney9714
      @nelsonsjourney9714 4 роки тому +2

      @@anomalous34 Who you were, not what you had. We lose friends. It happens. You just have to move on.

    • @Brandten05
      @Brandten05 3 роки тому

      That’s so motivational

    • @user-dx5bn4yk4f
      @user-dx5bn4yk4f 3 роки тому +1

      Tamers Superfan let’s be better together 💪🏻

    • @lehonyy2428
      @lehonyy2428 3 роки тому

      yyeesss ❤❤❤

  • @GrixxlyStrength
    @GrixxlyStrength 4 роки тому +2630

    "Do you need major motivation to get up and take a shower? no"
    Depression: Hold my beer

  • @zeronautin
    @zeronautin Рік тому +12

    Thank you. Those cycles of extreme good and bad feelings for months is basically my life. Though I have a safety setup I still manage to fall into those dark ruts. At this point I feel like I'm a failure because I didn't stick to my strategies. Helps to see that so many others struggle with that, too.

  • @JDSanchez-ke2dz
    @JDSanchez-ke2dz Рік тому

    Been watching your videos for a few weeks and you have become a daily inspiration and motivator that helps me want to get up and get going. Thank you!

  • @stellwyn
    @stellwyn 4 роки тому +495

    The 3 steps, for reference:
    1. Use the 'do something' principle
    2. Reward yourself for small accomplishments
    3. Progressive overload

    • @constantinbalan503
      @constantinbalan503 4 роки тому +7

      thanks, this is exactly what i was looking for ;)

    • @digitalsamurai42
      @digitalsamurai42 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @beko____
      @beko____ 4 роки тому +2

      Steliata nice. I watched it as well. And while I appreciated it, I felt like the main takeaways sometimes faded from my mind

    • @lonewolftrading2
      @lonewolftrading2 4 роки тому +1

      I reward myself by buying hookers and heroine

    • @burnedvegantoast2431
      @burnedvegantoast2431 4 роки тому +1

      A J heroin ;) heroine is a female hero

  • @EmilMrSweFish
    @EmilMrSweFish Рік тому +2590

    “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 🙏

    • @ToCGambler
      @ToCGambler Рік тому +41

      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".

    • @EmilMrSweFish
      @EmilMrSweFish Рік тому +7

      @@ToCGambler Thank you, I’ll check it out! I appreciate you for taking your time to recommend it 😁

    • @user-rn4tt9gw2p
      @user-rn4tt9gw2p Рік тому

      What movies is that from

    • @myname-mz3lo
      @myname-mz3lo Рік тому

      @@ToCGambler Jordan Peterson has no qualifications... listen to a psychiatrist instead

    • @nathanbaker8684
      @nathanbaker8684 Рік тому

      👌👌

  • @blu-rae864
    @blu-rae864 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @enigma_steve
    @enigma_steve Рік тому +2

    You, sir, earned my subscription. Now that’s some nice ACTION haha. Much respect from South Korea ✊

  • @Q8IBOYS
    @Q8IBOYS 2 роки тому +3629

    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.

    • @medkha8210
      @medkha8210 2 роки тому +119

      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.

    • @dianeee1992x
      @dianeee1992x 2 роки тому +24

      I am in this phase right now😂😂

    • @filhanislamictv8712
      @filhanislamictv8712 2 роки тому +16

      Andd We got a party boys

    • @harrygibbons4933
      @harrygibbons4933 2 роки тому +16

      omg yes like im in a constant work mode memtally

    • @mateogarca6532
      @mateogarca6532 2 роки тому +13

      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

  • @its_katiejones
    @its_katiejones 4 роки тому +2435

    "do you need motivation to take a shower"?
    Me: yes
    "No"
    Me: oh

    • @kaitlyne1870
      @kaitlyne1870 4 роки тому +107

      That was my exact reaction too! 😂

    • @StrategicStripping
      @StrategicStripping 4 роки тому +42

      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 😊

    • @Piasays
      @Piasays 4 роки тому +6

      😭😭😭this!

    • @majormoku
      @majormoku 4 роки тому +2

      Ha! Exactly 👍

    • @chrisjfox8715
      @chrisjfox8715 4 роки тому +8

      Strategic Stripping Podcast
      Her: “That sounds like a lot of work!”

  • @Ishan____
    @Ishan____ 7 місяців тому

    it's been 2 months since I went to the gym. I really needed this. thank you Better Ideas.

  • @EmuPantyRaid
    @EmuPantyRaid Рік тому

    Just found your videos today, your content is awesome! I love the "inaction is a slow death" graphic at the end, speaks to me in waves. Thanks

  • @rhys2792
    @rhys2792 3 роки тому +803

    When he said " I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude", I felt that

  • @nepaniquepas
    @nepaniquepas 4 роки тому +2740

    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.

    • @MikaHakkinen83
      @MikaHakkinen83 4 роки тому +21

      You're out of the rut already

    • @nepaniquepas
      @nepaniquepas 4 роки тому +7

      Shadyfox Thanks for the support. :)

    • @gerardinecizmar
      @gerardinecizmar 4 роки тому +17

      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.

    • @masonmaupins1363
      @masonmaupins1363 4 роки тому +3

      Super underrated comment

    • @LiamIsTheBestx
      @LiamIsTheBestx 4 роки тому +2

      Fuck u got me!

  • @Alon_Bar
    @Alon_Bar Рік тому

    I'm so glad I discovered your channel, I watched like two videos and man I gotta say they help a ton, I'm sure as hell you help so many people...
    Now its up to me to apply these techniques

  • @Hammer563
    @Hammer563 Рік тому +319

    Been in a 6 month rut... I was exercising and reading and writing from home very consistently and still keeping up with hobbies and gaming with friends here and there, then my girlfriend came to visit and I decided to relax while she was there and it put me in that rut and I've been struggling to get out ever since. It's getting to the point where I'll sleep past alarms and get late to work, and I'll be a lot less motivated there too. Today though, I'm going to do the dishes and cook myself a meal.

    • @christhornham
      @christhornham Рік тому +6

      I've dealt with the same thing. My first job after college was around the 2008 recession. We went from being very busy to having no work. For months, I sat at my desk with nothing to do. Before the recession, I was always motivated. After, I found it very hard to get back to work. At first I had to force myself to work and it felt hard. But, I stayed consistent and it wasn't long before my drive came back. I notice the same thing can happen after taking a vacation.

    • @palzma
      @palzma Рік тому

      😂

    • @palzma
      @palzma Рік тому

      no mangina

    • @kevinislas9212
      @kevinislas9212 Рік тому +8

      Same man I work 14 hours shifts and I do the things I do but I just don’t feel like I’m putting all my energy i always get to work late but I sleep my 8 hours yet my girlfriend gets mad I come home just to sleep n I just wanna rest but I can’t bc I have to come back to her and my daughter w no energy but I still put it for them and I treat myself like I’m no one I don’t self love myself I don’t buy myself clothe I don’t care if I don’t eat I have no self love low self esteem but dis year I feel different I feel the lil inspiration and I’m also 19 !! So all the pressure

    • @cloggerstud
      @cloggerstud Рік тому +3

      @@kevinislas9212 You are everything man!! Take care of yourself so you can take care of those you love. It took me way to long to figure that out so if I can help you at 19 be better so you’re not 40 like me with no energy ever given to myself. It’s sad. It feels really sad to me. I’m really going to focus on helping myself out this year so I have the ability to properly show love to the people I love this year as well. Good luck man!! You’re not alone, and you got the good stuff in ya to make this happen and all your dreams come true! 💪🏼😁

  • @bingusbingus7860
    @bingusbingus7860 4 роки тому +1328

    "Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower? No."
    ---
    I am being personally attacked.

    • @alexandrahunt5198
      @alexandrahunt5198 4 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂😂

    • @umeshdesai6009
      @umeshdesai6009 4 роки тому +5

      So true.

    • @oguzhanasdas5411
      @oguzhanasdas5411 4 роки тому +65

      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.

    • @jadevinson2099
      @jadevinson2099 4 роки тому +4

      Right?! Why don’t you mind your business😭

    • @jennakhivkapratt8751
      @jennakhivkapratt8751 4 роки тому +25

      @@oguzhanasdas5411 you just made me feel so normal

  • @ageofdragonz3684
    @ageofdragonz3684 3 роки тому +636

    The fact that you decided to watch this video means you have already started taking action. Good job!

    • @nicolascorre1er
      @nicolascorre1er 3 роки тому +7

      The UA-cam algorithm just chose it for me.

    • @ageofdragonz3684
      @ageofdragonz3684 3 роки тому +13

      @@nicolascorre1er Haha, that was more of a note to myself than for others XD

    • @nicolascorre1er
      @nicolascorre1er 3 роки тому +3

      Keep up the motivation! ;) Personally I adopted the "split the big stuff in small actions" motif, that kinda work for everyday tasks for now...

    • @ageofdragonz3684
      @ageofdragonz3684 3 роки тому +2

      @@nicolascorre1er Yeah, I have been splitting all the stuff in small tasks too following the principle of "Baby steps to giant strides" :)

    • @stevee7774
      @stevee7774 3 роки тому +5

      Now I need a nap.

  • @alabamaflip2053
    @alabamaflip2053 11 місяців тому +1

    So well explained. Great job and a very realistic video.

  • @leozao8760
    @leozao8760 10 місяців тому

    this guy is a freaking genius, love his videos so much

  • @adamlee2807
    @adamlee2807 4 роки тому +261

    "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."

  • @felicity3349
    @felicity3349 4 роки тому +1155

    Damn this guy is in a rut for a week....
    *I‘m in a rut for my whole life*

    • @lhommedelacroix2330
      @lhommedelacroix2330 4 роки тому

      Jesus

    • @taz7193
      @taz7193 4 роки тому +8

      I'm praying for you 🙏

    • @shaquevara
      @shaquevara 4 роки тому +7

      then you probably need to seek out the professional help he mentioned in the disclaimer of his video, bruh. good luck!

    • @kingstonian1345
      @kingstonian1345 4 роки тому +14

      Been in a rut for at least 10 years. Not a nice struggle

    • @montsergirl
      @montsergirl 4 роки тому +7

      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!

  • @THEONLYGOODMOOD
    @THEONLYGOODMOOD Місяць тому

    This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you very much!

  • @sevenseen
    @sevenseen 11 місяців тому

    the way you personified the primal side and logical side is rly helpful for a person living w multiplicity

  • @teezabook962
    @teezabook962 4 роки тому +496

    “Going back to being productive like earlier in the month”
    Years... it’s been years buddy

  • @ayabellaoui854
    @ayabellaoui854 2 роки тому +1929

    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!

    • @Aatell764
      @Aatell764 2 роки тому +108

      "A cluttered home is a cluttered mind"

    • @quartzfacts5341
      @quartzfacts5341 2 роки тому +5

      Agrred

    • @peachguystone7086
      @peachguystone7086 2 роки тому +25

      Absolutely! The brain craves order. Living in a dirty environment can only make depression worse

    • @keroflobs
      @keroflobs Рік тому +27

      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

    • @padresoscar
      @padresoscar Рік тому

      Nah, you're just a Clean freak 👎

  • @anthonyarguello9490
    @anthonyarguello9490 Рік тому

    This was great, thank you so much for creating amazing content! 🙌🏻🔥

  • @GamingMemer69.
    @GamingMemer69. Рік тому

    Thanks man needed this

  • @TimeFliesTimeManagement
    @TimeFliesTimeManagement 4 роки тому +2008

    *Never skip a good habit 2 days in a row..*
    Who knows Matt d’Avella rule?

    • @deanj6722
      @deanj6722 4 роки тому +4

      Don't know it..which video?

    • @fatehimanov7696
      @fatehimanov7696 4 роки тому +39

      No this rule is belonged to james clear who wrote atomatic habits book

    • @fatehimanov7696
      @fatehimanov7696 4 роки тому +6

      Dean J it means that if you dont do any kind of good habit within 2 days,you lose this habit

    • @TimeFliesTimeManagement
      @TimeFliesTimeManagement 4 роки тому +3

      Ghostgamer Fatih i didn’t know thanks! I’ll check out the book as I’m really interested in these topics!

    • @fatehimanov7696
      @fatehimanov7696 4 роки тому +1

      TimeFlies - Time Management i recommend to you read atomatic habits book

  • @lauriroggenkamp1417
    @lauriroggenkamp1417 4 роки тому +848

    “I’m not a Doctor, I’m just a dude.” I want that knitted on a pillow.

    • @dream4848
      @dream4848 4 роки тому +4

      would be even better if you were an actual doctor

    • @ahmadshokry5945
      @ahmadshokry5945 4 роки тому +5

      I AM a doctor and I would like to have that on a T shirt

    • @raisingprana6254
      @raisingprana6254 4 роки тому +1

      I can have that done! I run an online print on demand business 😎

    • @dawniebug784
      @dawniebug784 4 роки тому

      First step, Just sit in front of the knitting needles.
      Then reward yourself for a small win.

    • @italpor
      @italpor 4 роки тому

      Then take action

  • @mariahzimmerman5929
    @mariahzimmerman5929 6 місяців тому

    I absolutely needed this video right now.. thank you!🖤

  • @Thesolarguyrory
    @Thesolarguyrory Місяць тому

    Good stuff man thanks for this!

  • @bjorn6956
    @bjorn6956 4 роки тому +1750

    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!

    • @lukedocherty2855
      @lukedocherty2855 4 роки тому +14

      Definitely there with you man hope you’ve gotten out of your rut now

    • @bjorn6956
      @bjorn6956 4 роки тому +17

      @@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

    • @JayPromotions
      @JayPromotions 4 роки тому +6

      bjorn LETS DO THIS 😤😤😤

    • @cintiabutlers4724
      @cintiabutlers4724 4 роки тому +1

      Let's fight back!

    • @jujas7433
      @jujas7433 4 роки тому +3

      On board, let's go! 👍

  • @bardock7894
    @bardock7894 4 роки тому +440

    Damn this happens to me every week it sucks. All it takes is a bad sleep night the cycle begins

    • @prinspray
      @prinspray 4 роки тому +2

      So true!

    • @kalin6602
      @kalin6602 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @c82001XD
      @c82001XD 4 роки тому +30

      muggshot Exactly me. I barely sleep one night, I’m dead tired all day for my classes. Come home and nap, get nothing done, stay up all night doing nothing because I napped all day.

    • @machoman7765
      @machoman7765 4 роки тому +3

      Joe Nobos same #feelsbadman

    • @mirny1509
      @mirny1509 4 роки тому

      Joe Nobos same. I stayed home from classes today to catch up on sleep, and tomorrow my morning lab is cancelled so I get two days of a little break. It’s much needed.

  • @shakedlevy4533
    @shakedlevy4533 2 місяці тому +1

    You save my life multiple times bro love and appreciate you🙏❤

  • @martindupuis6431
    @martindupuis6431 Рік тому +6

    Wow, that's exactly my condition right now. I can go hard and do some really good things, then next thing you know I can hardly muster any enthusiasm to do anything at all. It is remarkable how accurate your introduction is to my mind right now. Thank you for the video and the insights. Will apply, and apply sooner next time I feel the slump coming on strong again.

  • @emily.maddox
    @emily.maddox 4 роки тому +1234

    *Watches this with a double chin whilst laying on bed*

    • @powdergangereddie3413
      @powdergangereddie3413 4 роки тому +16

      Emily M lol, breathes in deep to hide my couch belly

    • @dolorismachina2
      @dolorismachina2 4 роки тому +14

      @@powdergangereddie3413 Don't hide it. It's yours. You've grown it. BE PROUD!!!

    • @powdergangereddie3413
      @powdergangereddie3413 4 роки тому +7

      dolorismachina2 lol thank, it’s been a struggle of not moving and eating junk but I got there in the end ☺️🙂

    • @BV-ue9cj
      @BV-ue9cj 4 роки тому

      Same

    • @unknownunknown8041
      @unknownunknown8041 4 роки тому

      @@dolorismachina2 ahahahahhhhaha

  • @lesitonio6402
    @lesitonio6402 4 роки тому +543

    Watching this video made me think that I can literally save my life right now. Thank you!

  • @coachtaramathews
    @coachtaramathews 11 місяців тому +2

    This is great..I have been in such a depressive rut lately. Your video was the inspiration for me to set a timer for 10min and wash dishes. That’s what I needed to feel motivated to do something else. It seems so simple but it’s true…the tiny things make a difference.

    • @coachtaramathews
      @coachtaramathews 11 місяців тому

      PS: I’m also reading The Obstacle is the Way currently👍🏼

  • @CitrouilleCitron
    @CitrouilleCitron Рік тому +1

    I really loved this video,thanks !

  • @damianlee6957
    @damianlee6957 4 роки тому +1554

    Anyone else feel like we’re in the middle of a collective rut?

  • @RaySiraj
    @RaySiraj 4 роки тому +400

    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

    • @NASkeywest
      @NASkeywest 4 роки тому +3

      Rakan Al Yami a man in desperate need of a revelation usually revives one.

    • @mouad4424
      @mouad4424 4 роки тому

      صح لسانك

    • @wimzi9887
      @wimzi9887 4 роки тому

      Same here.

    • @RandomGuy-kw6xq
      @RandomGuy-kw6xq 4 роки тому

      did this inspiration motivate you to take an action though?

    • @TimeHacker001
      @TimeHacker001 4 роки тому

      Same

  • @unlegitmarc1783
    @unlegitmarc1783 8 місяців тому

    I really needed that!!
    Thanks

  • @jessicaw71
    @jessicaw71 Рік тому +1

    I got inspired after getting a baking book, the cake/dessert pictures in the book is in amazing and inspiring after 2 years not baking at all. I have been baking for almost the whole week, it has been amazing to be back at it.

  • @gigglecheeks123
    @gigglecheeks123 4 роки тому +514

    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.

  • @Pink15181
    @Pink15181 3 роки тому +873

    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 !

    • @adinashaina9977
      @adinashaina9977 3 роки тому +64

      ...visualizes a star chart...

    • @caseyhall2320
      @caseyhall2320 3 роки тому +56

      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 😂.

    • @lizettecorona6116
      @lizettecorona6116 3 роки тому +2

      @@caseyhall2320 exactly how things are going for me

    • @thegrinderman1090
      @thegrinderman1090 3 роки тому +13

      I do something similar where I imagine I'm a character on The Sims.

    • @elijahj-l825
      @elijahj-l825 3 роки тому

      Nice!!

  • @normalotus1071
    @normalotus1071 Рік тому +1

    Cleaned my kitchen today felt good. Thanks.

  • @callmehaj908
    @callmehaj908 Рік тому

    it s scary how this is soo relatable , great video

  • @Playerr6jrb6
    @Playerr6jrb6 4 роки тому +1073

    My rut has been going on for like 29 years.

    • @cboy-ou2hr
      @cboy-ou2hr 4 роки тому +10

      Thats rough

    • @okachobe1
      @okachobe1 4 роки тому +10

      Im staying a consistent 3 years behind ya!

    • @sethhinson9937
      @sethhinson9937 4 роки тому +13

      Just try something different. Get out of your comfort zone. It's seriously 100% will work. It's just uncomfortable

    • @Darealmclovin47
      @Darealmclovin47 4 роки тому +1

      I just realized this dude looks like saitama

    • @sprocastersprocaster
      @sprocastersprocaster 4 роки тому +1

      Made me lol

  • @vanxin9127
    @vanxin9127 4 роки тому +891

    “I’m not a doctor, I’m a dude”

    • @kman8271
      @kman8271 4 роки тому +2

      Van Xin 😆

    • @TreyDieterich
      @TreyDieterich 4 роки тому +15

      My proctologist said the same thing after my last exam. 😬

    • @sisckogames2305
      @sisckogames2305 4 роки тому +7

      @@TreyDieterich Did he say no homo?

    • @TreyDieterich
      @TreyDieterich 4 роки тому +12

      @@sisckogames2305 no 😭

    • @larissapienaar2436
      @larissapienaar2436 4 роки тому +1

      @Bits and Frames TV Not necessarily...

  • @avneetgill1345
    @avneetgill1345 4 місяці тому

    Love you bro! I just started watching your videos and after watching 3 videos of yours, I am hooked. Hooked not just to your video but to my growth as well. Thanks peace!

  • @necessarytruths1958
    @necessarytruths1958 Рік тому

    Loved this. Ty!

  • @dimitrarena5643
    @dimitrarena5643 3 роки тому +838

    A mentor once told me that procrastination is not because of laziness but rather a fear of failure.

    • @applecinnamon
      @applecinnamon 3 роки тому +2

      Ooof so true

    • @ericfriendzoned1303
      @ericfriendzoned1303 3 роки тому +9

      Damn that hit hard

    • @dimitrarena5643
      @dimitrarena5643 3 роки тому +16

      Also, discipline is a stronger factor than motivational quotes. Program is key. Even a small one.

    • @someome1789
      @someome1789 3 роки тому +10

      Not really. Sometimes yeah but usually its not fearing anything its just being lazy lol

    • @dimitrarena5643
      @dimitrarena5643 3 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @Secretlyanothername
    @Secretlyanothername 4 роки тому +741

    "Do you need motivation to take a shower?"
    Uh yes, otherwise I wouldn't be watching this video.

    • @Dean0ne
      @Dean0ne 4 роки тому +18

      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

    • @Secretlyanothername
      @Secretlyanothername 4 роки тому +17

      @@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.

    • @Secretlyanothername
      @Secretlyanothername 4 роки тому +2

      @Neruko G Take a listen to Mel Robbins five second rule. It's probably worth using it to reset tomorrow morning.

    • @6884
      @6884 4 роки тому +5

      my motivation usually is that dear lord I stink like shit

    • @charmedprince
      @charmedprince 4 роки тому +2

      @@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

  • @LovingLioness
    @LovingLioness Рік тому

    WOW. Thank you SOOOOOO much. Just what I needed today.

  • @1TON369
    @1TON369 7 місяців тому

    Thanks bro! This was really helpful

  • @JasonB95
    @JasonB95 Рік тому +1102

    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.

    • @Fillup82
      @Fillup82 6 місяців тому +1

      No one is safe from the rut.

    • @bennytheblanc
      @bennytheblanc 2 місяці тому +1

      It’s more common today than it’s ever been bud

    • @HiddenGem444
      @HiddenGem444 Місяць тому +1

      @@Fillup82Yes he mentioned everything I’ve been doing! I follow my schedule then when I hit that rut I’m stuck on tiktok for a week, eating unhealthy, feeding into unhealthy habits & sleeping alll day. I basically allow myself to rot and then slowly ease into my routines. But dammit I just want to be 100% consistent for once. I’ll get there eventually.

    • @Reivaz88
      @Reivaz88 23 дні тому

      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"

    • @HiddenGem444
      @HiddenGem444 22 дні тому

      @@Reivaz88 whether you realize it or not you have a whole spiritual team that cares about you that surpasses your friends or family here in the 3d.
      It’s your job to seek solitude in order to tap in, see, hear & receive the love and guidance that is here for you within you!
      I don’t think “you’re not alone” is meant the way you’re taking it. It’s just as humans we honestly do go through things that make us feel alone or like it’s only happening to us when in reality there’s nothing under the sun we go through that hasn’t been done before!
      I pray you are able to release this mentality, seek the God that is within you and know that there is soul community out there for you!
      Ask your spirit to guide you and you shall find what you seek!
      Take care babes! You’re Honestly not alone out here! 🤎