15 SELF-CARE Ideas For When You’re Unmotivated or Feeling Down

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Meghan Livingstone, CNP
Certified Holistic Nutritionist

[@meghanlivingstone]

What's one of your WINS or accomplishments (big or small!) that you're proud of this week? 😄

[@eraber6738]

I got all the dishes done a couple of times this week (instead of putting it off til the next day). Btw, I do not have a dishwasher. I AM the dishwasher. I'm also pregnant and have a toddler!

[@stenaglia5753]

I made my bed everyday this week!

[@eugenesanaaa]

I won my exams scoring full marks😝

[@bellav83]

Walked on my treadmill daily for 20 minutes

[@lidia1437]

I cleaned my room even though I was feeling down

[@SophiaGrausamArtwork]

Big win: I’m disabled because of my chronic illness and I was able to go on a short walk (3 minutes) down the street and my joints didn’t hurt me days after!

[@ranimvegas9085]

Oh thats incredible!! Congrats dear , believe in the creator and your sound boddy❤🌷🌼🌿

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Totally relate hope alls well with you

[@Samantha-dv4je]

I’m chronically ill too. It’s very hard, I’m sorry you have to go through it too. Sending love ❤️

[@pauline4442]

I just finished my application for the master degree of my dreams! Wish me luck :)

[@1HeathersJourney]

Good luck!

[@TheLexieWilson]

I randomly decided to go watch this and I’m so glad I did because I didn’t realize that I actually needed all these reminders. So thank you! I’m giving myself permission to just do “nothing” and not feel the pressure to work on anything. Thank you!

[@lidia1437]

Me too!

[@MeMommyEms]

The best thing that I did for myself is to uninstall my Facebook app on my phone. And for the past few weeks, I realize that I don’t need it! My life is ok without it. Now I did so much things each day without scrolling on my phone the whole day!

[@joemachine4714]

Four years and counting!

[@katiethomas5889]

When you get tired or overwhelmed it can be natural to not want to do anything, but I honestly think doing one quick task will make you feel accomplished even if it is just doing dishes or putting laundry away. You are totally correct!

[@lidia1437]

Really good advice I agree

[@MadziaMadzia04]

I believe there are the right circumstances for both. If the spell of discouragement comes from pushing yourself too hard for too long, allowing yourself to do absolutely nothing for a while is a great idea. But if you have been unmotivated for some time and can't find a breakthrough, the small accomplishment idea is the best!

[@katiethomas5889]

@@MadziaMadzia04 Good point, sometimes it is best to just....rest!

[@Amaika16]

My go to is to go on a walk. So simple but it helps soooo much! The sun charges me, I can ignore my phone and zone out and be aware of nature, breathe and check in with my mind and clear what has been weighing me down. I can say I exercised and accomplished something and I always feel better after. Even if its a 5 min lap around the backyard in your pjs. Then go drink some water

[@user-tu4lh8sj5h]

Small win - having the courage to talk to strangers. Turned out great, we became friends! :)

[@anetavavrysova]

I am so proud of you!!

[@user-tu4lh8sj5h]

@@anetavavrysova I teared up a bit, thank u 💝

[@anetavavrysova]

@@user-tu4lh8sj5h you’re so sweet! thank you for making my day!! 🤍

[@carolinel7640]

1. Do a braindump 2. Break chores into baby steps 3. Stop scrolling 4. Focus on some (maybe write them down) 5. Stretch 6. Drink glass of water 7. Eat a piece of fruit 8. Take your supplements 9. Make your favorite warm beverage 10. Remind yourself: This too shall pass 11. Put on a song you love (and dance if you're in the mood) 12. Step outside (get fresh air) 13. Take a shower or bath 14. Give yourself permission to do nothing 15. Create a joy list

[@hellouu]

Whenever I feel unmotivated, I clean the house lol cleaning makes me feel great. Have a happy day ahead, everyone!

[@debiulmer3672]

I’m always doing something - I’m sitting here watching your KZbin and it feels like I am being kind to myself.

[@plannersparkle8352]

I’ll listen to meditation music and take a nap when I am unmotivated or not feeling well

[@jessieelliott3157]

Little win... I picked some flowering coriander, lavendar and nastursiums and made the prettiest little bunch for my kitchen bench. This motivated me to clean up the kitchen.

[@amenaeira2020]

Honestly I always give your videos a thumb up before actually starting watching them because I love all your kinds of content you make 😌

[@sylvie1941]

Me too!!

[@arlenecoury9976]

Win, Time management so I can work in as many of the things I ENJOY doing, such as coloring, reading, walking on treadmill, making breakfast for my family. Choosing foods that nourish my body. Going to church. Small household chores. Keeping in touch with family members outside my home. I managed to do do ALL these things today. But honestly, doing simple things like walking barefoot through the grass and looking up at the moon, last night are SO fulfilling for me! It reminds me to not take for granted the many WONDERS in the natural world.

[@isabellaonziflores7550]

I’m proud of (long) texting my friend back!

[@pinkypanchal3439]

One of the best videos! A small Prayer will be a bonus tip

[@lunellevanniekerk2987]

A win for this week…I allowed myself rest. Real R & R. My parents were both hospitalised with COVID; a very good friend passed away; school started and hence the mommy run started… So yesterday I communicated with my husband my need to rest and I did…. Took a long walk Gave myself a massage Made a lovely breakfast and laid a table outside and enjoyed it Spent most of the day outside at that very table in the sun reading Limited time on my phone The things that HAD to be done I did at a snails pace… It was such a good day…so refreshing and energizing ❤️ This is a win because I hardly ever give myself permission to have an “off-day”…

[@its_miss_mela1324]

I have watched this video twice such great tips

[@malaksayed9185]

Your video is so useful and you're so beautiful ✨❤️

[@meghanlivingstone]

I'm glad you found this one useful! And thank you!!

[@inesperenyi3004]

Meghan, I just wanted you to know that I never miss any of your videos and always find something helpful in all of them. this one is particularly helpful since these have been the worst two years of my life - just one thing after another. Have felt very unmotivated lately and am going to put many of your suggestions into practice, starting today. Just seeing your lovely, calm face makes me feel better, Thanks so much!

[@kathleenzanders4061]

This is so right on time for me-thank you!!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Meghan.❤

[@ina12234]

Swear you read my mind! Thankyou Meghan ♥️

[@nimishajacob125]

Very Lovely video Meghan😊

[@Saptak41]

Painting my nails makes me feel good. Love the idea of a joy list. Thank you 💐

[@elfich6472]

I needed to watch this video. I just finished college on Friday and it's weird not being busy all the time. This weekend has been really hard, my family is gone and I feel so lonely and bored. My small accomplishment was painting my nails.

[@hannamarton1989]

You're so right. Just what I needed. Thank you so much

[@joannagomes6917]

Your natural fresh beauty is so youthful and angelic

[@minferchannel7320]

Thank you Meghan I really need this right now.

[@JessicaTang9202019]

Thank you so much Meghan for this great video of yours 🥰

[@daniellerickel970]

Awesome tips

[@isratjahanchandni8449]

Very useful video,nice🥰

[@sandrar4589]

When i feel down or unmotivated i like to go for a run and i always listen to music while running. After that i feel like a new person 😁

[@eugenesanaaa]

I was feeling down, I was anxious and right at this moment your video came up... Thank you Meghan.. Was soo helpful ❤

[@juliusl5211]

Hi, I haven’t watched your videos for so long for some reasons. I love these tips and your gentle energy. 💚

[@inbark7809]

Beautiful and inspiring vid Thank you, Maghan!💛

[@stenaglia5753]

I want to thank you for this timely video. We are moving in 3 weeks and the shear stress of it has made me feel overwhelmed and down most days. I really appreciate all your tips.

[@athanasiapipiki8182]

Thank you Meghan for the motivation!! The tips are really to the point!🌷

[@rebeccal.672]

My win is taking my sweet bunny to the vet and deciding at least for now to not have her have surgery. I also think that if you have a companion animal to pet, snuggle with, or get kisses from can also be a bit of self care or just bring a person joy.

[@blackcoffee746]

Amazing Video🤗

[@potatosalad3832]

Small win- been cooking my own healthy meals for the past two weeks

[@crystined5201]

Your videos are one of my Self motivation :) Thanks a lot!

[@anjumanwar31]

Thanx for sharing....

[@Zyy225]

This was exactly what I needed today ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@BubbieBunz]

This came to me just when I needed it ❤️ thanks so much for making these videos, I’ve been watching them all week and taking away some of your helpful tips :)

[@deborahmeyers7839]

I love having a shower first thing in the morning it sets me up with a positive vibe for the day thanks for sharing Meghan 🌺

[@learnenglishandalotmore8180]

I already feel motivated and healthy by just watching this video. Thank you Meghan.....

[@tiffanygladstone7142]

I love your videos. You have great energy

[@KalyElizabeth]

This was fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@charmainebrolagda9879]

Glad this came accross my reco.This is very timely I really need this reminder right now! ❤️ Thank you Meghan!

[@evabalfe8881]

Thank you Meghan, I was needing a slow start to my morning rather than scrolling & these tips really helped! Stretch ✔️ make bed ✔️ I’m going to pop on some music I like, tidy my space, write down my lil wins for the week, have a break from social media today & create a joy list. Thank you for taking the time to remind us to slow down🤍

[@melissa123nelson]

I have to say, I have been following your channel for a couple years now and there is something so relaxing about your videos. Whenever I am anxious or I feel like I need to slow down I put on one of your videos and it instantly relaxes my mind. I don't know what it is, but thank you for that!! ❤️

[@HappyTrees_]

Timestamps: 1) 1:23 - do a brain dump 2) 2:26 - break chores down into baby steps 3) 3:39 - stop scrolling 4) 4:55 - focus on some wins 5) 6:01 - stretch 6) 6:47 - drink a glass of water 7) 7:08 - eat a piece of fruit 8) 7:43 - take your supplements 9) 8:28 - make your favourite warm beverage 10) 9:00 - this too shall pass 11) 9:38 - put on a song you love 12) 10:34 - step outside 13) 11:00 - take a shower or bath 14) 11:27 - give yourself permission to do nothing 15) 12:26 - create a joy list Have a great day

[@ainwr5047]

Thank you

[@lolitazavala1879]

Yessss😘

[@PrincessofErised]

Change the sheets on your bed. Fresh sheets on your skin bring a great night's sleep, make you feel pampered, that you matter and deserve nice comfort around you.

[@nathaniejeananana4587]

Thank you ❤️

[@ranimvegas9085]

Though the pain of my period was extremely excruciating and had no motivation to do my mundane tasks , i did all what i was supposed to do including learning English !!! How syrong and dedicated iam indeed❤❤❤❤

[@asmaob8966]

Your videos always relaxes me! My small wins is I went on a little staycation and promised myself not to bring work with me and not to overthink stuff.. and I did it and I enjoyed my small vacation!

[@kathyl.8759]

Thank you for your video...I've been feeling unmotivated for awhile..hopefully this will help me.😀

[@olgawagner1339]

Just wanted to thank you for your interesting and helpful videos. You‘re great 👍

[@CeCeHoran22]

So glad I found your channel- it’s the content I need.😌

[@taradevito6751]

My win is I decluttered tons of kids books and organized three all! Just need to put them in the new holders I got. Love your channel and ideas!

[@pattycandle3596]

Hello from France ! Thank you Meghan for sharing all these very helpful tips ! Just watching your video is a win for me this morning ! 💜 I'm in a fantastic mood now. Ready for a new day. Thank you !

[@marie-andreehould9859]

I had noticed that if I wrote down in advance in my calendar the days I planned to workout, but failed to follow them to the letter, I was more demotivated and had difficulty to remain constant. Now, I write in my calendar the days that I workout AFTER, and I find it super motivating to see that I have done a lot more and in a more consistent way than I had initially planned! Also, when I'm feeling meh, I play a playlist of Disney princess songs. It's impossible not to sing these songs and it always has the effect of putting me in a good mood :) Finally, I try to make a mental list of 5 things that made me feel good, or that I'm grateful for, every night before bed. It helps me fall asleep (often I don't even make it to 5) and on top of that it calms me down to focus on the happy little things in life. The stress of everything else eases a bit.

[@meghanlivingstone]

Love all of those ideas! Gratitude really does give you such a mood boost.

[@carahoggarth4855]

Thank you so much. This video really helped me this morning and I am so glad I came across your channel. ❤️

[@mschrisfrank2420]

I so needed this. I’ve just switched jobs and an earlier start and longer commute has seriously derailed my normal routines.

[@love_anneliese]

I’m so HAPPY that you’ve settled down and got back with our weekly wellness video!!! 😍💖🎉🍾️ SO EXCITED with the future content that will be filmed in your new house yeaaahhh 💜💜💜 love all the tips that you shared, especially focusing on some wins 🌱✨ because recently, I don’t feel proud or enough, if I create one video a week, if I complete my study goals, etc, I just feel I should be doing more 🥺 so it’s a very friendly reminder for me 💗☺️🎁 thanks for sharing 🌷🌷🌷

[@MandyGood]

I really love your videos and your whole vibe. Your videos are very relaxing and you are so helpful. Thank you for making videos!

[@lovewithin1935]

your voice and how calm you talk, makes my mind calm. Thank you lovely

[@mohair57]

Big win 🏆started organizing my filing system. Was dreading! it!!! but I'm in to now! It feels really good to have gotten started 😌 love your inspirational videos! Thank you 😊

[@deardiarymoments]

I just found your channel and THANK YOU!!!! i've been watching lots of your videos the last few hours and once again, THANK YOU!

[@meghanlivingstone]

So happy you found my channel! Thanks so much for watching 😄

[@Galmatic]

Lovely reminder list darling 💋

[@taniaahmad5642]

And thank soooo much for this lovely awesome vido

[@usmanafzal5719]

Very nice

[@taniaahmad5642]

Plzz make more videos about this topic I really need this

[@rockislander5857]

Feeling blue and thought: a Meghan video will cheer me. This video was perfect, thank you so much! Also: Simple Song is one of my all-time faves! Great pick!

[@patriciaedoley9501]

Make a joy list! Yes, great idea! Sometimes just thinking about things that bring you joy will actually, bring you joy! :)

[@kimberlyrepe6672]

Small win: created 5 new resources for teachers. They ended up being some of my favorites! :)

[@ShareefaRyhan]

Getting in my night prayer and staying up in the morning!

[@AV-ng8qo]

Namaste 🙏thanks gr8 video bless

[@kathleenstetler609]

Sending you Meghan a big Thank You! This is Very Helpful for me today, the best thing I can think of right now. Your effective suggestions come through with gentle supporting kindness. Much appreciated!

[@carolynmarshall1968]

🇬🇧 thank you I needed this, I’ve been feeling really low and unmotivated but trying my best to help myself. I was up and out by 6:30am this morning and walked to the beach (yes I’m lucky enough to do this) I then came home had my breakfast and cuppa and then done my Journalling (brain dumping as you said). I spend a lot of my time thinking about what needs to be done but can’t be bothered then feel guilty and before I know it the day has gone! 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@meghanlivingstone]

That's so so nice that you live close to a beach. How lovely. And I can totally relate to *thinking* about what needs to be done but not doing it!

[@sarahthatcher123]

Winning…keeping my space clean and organized.

[@debrastewart6714]

Hello Megan ,love your ideas ,your are amazing person to listen too .See you in your next video xo 😘

[@CJ-vt9eu]

Totally agree

[@DivineLoveBeing]

Thanks Meaghan! 😘🙏❤ your videos are so calming. Thank you. 😊🙏

[@saradarwish8418]

Your videos are soooo relaxing and calm thanke you for brining joy to my days 💓💓💓

[@marwaabdelrahman7928]

Feeling very good that I am back to gym and music lessons :)

[@rmjalejandro]

Don't know if it's big or small win, but a win anyway: Feeling better and going out after my mother passed away 3 months ago.

[@petitsjoujoux5011]

I've been doing nothing for like a month now :( Sometimes I don't know if it's because teaching at school just burns me out so I just sleep through the summer and the first month of vacation is a blur to me... Thank you for the video Meghan! I will take one advice at a time and hope for the best!

[@dannydanny9875]

#3 Yessssss!

[@eugenesanaaa]

Today I watched your 1st video and it was cute and the facts you shared really helped😊

[@yoli_thompson]

My accomplishment this week is that I got in 5 workouts.

[@rimramadan8717]

okay my greatest thing is i attend yesterday a ceremony of lina chammean in bib in alex form the first time it was great btw ^^

[@MrsLadyLiberty]

I got my first teaching job that isn't substituting as a guest lecturer for high school business. :)

[@priscillajimenez27]

That's awesome. It's a gateway for kids to better transition into real world adulthood and how to live on it. ☺️

[@samiazharmotivationchannel]

Healthy habit and tips😍😍

[@8randomprettysecret8]

I got to enjoy my favourite foods !

[@phylissbrassey8431]

Love persimmons and only get them a small part of the year, in the fall

[@jamiewagner7066]

This video was just what I needed today. We just moved into a home that needs A TON of work and it's so easy to feel overwhelmed. As I watched this video, I actually jumped in and followed some of your advice in that moment and it helped so much. Thank you!

[@meghanlivingstone]

I relate to that moving-overwhelm! Wishing you all the best as you settle in ❤️

[@jamiewagner7066]

@@meghanlivingstone Thank you so much! Best wishes to you as well in your new home.

[@shrutiganvir4524]

loved watching ur dance.....thanku for sharing these...even we all know every idea ,but just by listening to you gives me a push nd i feel motivated...very helpful 👍🏼