Whenever I'm in a funk, I feel grumpy and isolate myself from others with a feeling of "I'm not worthy". I become lethargic, my motivation is in low gear. I feel like I am stuck in the mud. Aw: a pity party? There are good ways to get out of a funk:
A list of 10:
- Go for a walk -
- Do a random act of kindness
- Clear out clutter
- Try a new recipe
- Volunteer at a food pantry
- Hug a tree
- Change your bed sheets
- Watch a funny movie
- Spend quality time with a child
- Pamper yourself
Need a shorter list? Here is a list of 5:
1. Put on some upbeat music
2. Stand up and stretch
3. Take several deep breathes
4. Get your body in motion
5. Focus on the positive
How about a longer list?
- Write a list of 10 things you are thankful for. Be specific.
- Put on some upbeat, happy music.
- Go for a walk—or a run.
- Plan a vacation or, better yet, go on one!
- Schedule an appointment with a counselor.
- Talk to a good friend who knows how to listen.
- Have a good cry. It’s okay. It will cleanse your emotional system.
- Take control of that little voice in your head. “Change channels.”
- Turn off the TV and the radio.
- Read the Psalms.
- Do volunteer work with a local charity.
- Organize your desk and/or your office.
- Take one “baby step action” for each of your top three projects.
- Take the afternoon off and take a nap.
- Get a massage or sit in a hot jacuzzi or tub.
- Change positions. If you are sitting, stand. If you are standing, sit.
- Pray. Pour out your heart to God.
- Smile. Your emotions will usually follow your body’s lead.
- Do that one thing you fear the most.
- Write a love note to your spouse and mail it.
- Excuse yourself from negative conversations.
- Resist the temptation to complain—about anything!
- Forget the past. Ignore the future. Be fully present NOW.
- Stop worrying about things you have no control over.
Good info.
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