aleneabean

[aleneabean]

how to get yourself out of a rut

because let's face it, we all get into those downswings that just feel blegh (and we can get out of them <3).

start with things you know you enjoy. think of every little hobby you might've fallen in love with before - reading, painting, dancing, running, an instrument, singing, you name it. doing the small things to help boost your mood and make you feel more alive will give you more energy.

make a to-do list. yes you've probably heard this a million times before, but to-do lists can help your workload seem smaller if you itemize it.

do things!! it sounds a lot like an "easier said than done" idea, but once you start, it's very difficult to stop, especially if many of the things you have to do relate to each other (i.e., laundry and cleaning the bathroom - both count as cleaning).

don't always do it on your own. if you know you have a chore or assignment that someone else has to do, work on it together! i struggle so much with laundry (yes it's a problem and embarrassing but if i don't acknowledge it, it won't change!), and washing my clothes at the same time as the people I live with has made the chore seem less boring because i get to do it with friends.

take good care of yourself. eat good food, get fresh air and exercise (hot girl walks count for both), and hydrate. water, tea, soup, whatever gets your water intake in. also make sure to cleanse and hydrate your skin too, so you glow from both inside and out.

everything in moderation and in the cool way, i promise. trade some of the more draining habits for ones that rejuvenate you! going out, bed marinating (not rotting), doomscrolling, and many other taxing habits all put stress on you. yes everyone says that detoxing is good, and yes it is hard, but it is so worth it in the long run.

dress to impress!! taking care of yourself includes wearing clothes that make you feel confident in and happy with yourself. you also get an excuse to look super cute all the time, which is a massive bonus that both boosts your mood constantly and serves as outfitspo for others. that's a win-win.

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and most importantly, go at your own pace. recovery from anything, even just a lack of productivity or a sense of being overwhelmed, is not a linear process, and whatever you are capable of is enough each day <3