Everyone
gets into slumps every now and then and if you find yourself in one,
here are three things you should do right away to pull out of it.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
I
know, probably not what you wanted to hear. I read once, "All
depression has its roots in self-pity, and all self-pity is rooted in
people taking themselves too seriously." So
stop carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. That said, the
other thing you should do about self-pity is make a list of the 25
things you are grateful for. (I assume you have running water? Indoor
plumbing? Some food in your refrigerator? Seriously, it could be worse.)
And
if you’re really down, don’t make just one list. Each morning as you
sip your coffee, make a list of three to five things you are grateful
for. It’s really hard to feel sorry for yourself when you are feeling
grateful. And it gives you some much needed perspective, you actually
have it pretty good. (You are drinking coffee!)
Stop comparing yourself to others.
As they say, happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to other people. If you are in a slump, comparison only serves to make you feel worse and gets you back in the mode of self-pity. The only time comparison is ever helpful is when it inspires you to take action - otherwise, do not do it.
As they say, happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to other people. If you are in a slump, comparison only serves to make you feel worse and gets you back in the mode of self-pity. The only time comparison is ever helpful is when it inspires you to take action - otherwise, do not do it.
Get back to focusing on your activities.
Take action! Reward yourself for activities (like hitting a no-goal for example). When you crawl into bed instead of going out, the universe won’t pull back the covers and force you into the shower. When you get up and get moving, the universe responds in kind. Oh, and avoid getting into constant measurement mode every second. (Graphs, charts, and numbers don't change the longer you stare at them!)
Take action! Reward yourself for activities (like hitting a no-goal for example). When you crawl into bed instead of going out, the universe won’t pull back the covers and force you into the shower. When you get up and get moving, the universe responds in kind. Oh, and avoid getting into constant measurement mode every second. (Graphs, charts, and numbers don't change the longer you stare at them!)
The days and weeks will pass soon enough and the slump you feel you are in will pass. But one last thought of gratitude...
“Think of every single thing that we 'have to' do to get through a day as something that we 'get to' do... before our turn is over. Everything is a gift.”
Hope this helped to pull you out of a slump! Feel free to share with your team. If there is anything I can do to help you in your business, please call or text me at 612-208-9434.
To your success~
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