5 Things To Do If You Feel Hopeless

Feeling hopeless from time to time is an unpleasant feeling - but it is normal. Especially when you feel like things in your life are out of your control, or you feel stuck in your current circumstance with no immediate solution. Although we can't stop ourselves from ever feeling hopeless, we can do several things to help us feel more happy and hopeful again when we do.
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[@chrisdigitalartist]

Hi Coach! Well, this is a timely video! As a Shifter, I know that I can remember a time when I didn't feel hopeless. I know this work works...but there are different seasons in life and now is a really rough one for me and with world events...it's a scary time but these steps can still help. Yesterday, I did a hot seat session with Julia so that checks off number 5 on my list. As well as talking to others too. I took my notes for those who would like to have this list. 1. Notice that your thoughts are not always truths 2. To remember a time when you didn't feel hopeless 3. To take a step 4. To think about things that are actually going well. 5. Find yourself someone to talk to.

[@nikkimckay860]

Chris Digitalartist. Hello .thanks for sharing this list of things to keep in mind I can relate to this because I feel hopeless all the time I feel hopeless about my life right now and my past also my future I have no close friends only online friends I suffer from anxiety and depression I often feel lonely and emotional also isolated I realize that not everything I think is a truth I have thought about a time in my life when I didn't feel hopeless that was my past things wasn't the way they are for me now I felt good things was good I am working towards takeing the step towards getting into Therapy again I'm not able to think about what's going well at the moment lastly finding someone I can trust and who understands me knows how I'm feeling is important I have only 1 person who I can talk to about how I feel that I feel understand me thanks for sharing this list I appreciate this

[@chrisdigitalartist]

@@nikkimckay860 Hi Nikki. You're very welcome. Thank you for sharing all of that. I am very sorry you have been feeling hopeless. This sounds incredibly difficult for you. Are you able to seek counseling? Remember always what a worthy and valued person you are. Some of your experiences sounds like what I am struggling with too. I only have online friends and well. It can be very lonely. I am sharing that so you don't feel alone. That is the common humanity.

[@nikkimckay860]

@@chrisdigitalartist thank you for replying back and for sharing that you feel this way too and Letting me know I'm valued and worthy thanks for telling me you only have online friends too and to answer your question no I'm not currently in therapy and haven't been in therapy sence 2019 my experience of therapy wasn't a good one sadly and it was my first time being in therapy I am starting to need help again it's just a matter of finding the right psychologist or therapist who fits with me and my needs so right now currently just trying to get by each day on my antidepressants I appreciate you for being a good person and a good listener thank you

[@chrisdigitalartist]

@@nikkimckay860 You're welcome. I hope you will find a better therapist if you choose to find another one.

[@nikkimckay860]

@@chrisdigitalartist thank you nice to of met you maybe we will meet again on another video Julia shares I say hope you mange to get though your struggles to take care

[@EternalStudent2011]

Pre-order done! You have no idea how much of a rock your videos have been for me over the past 6 months. I have been struggling for some time & your concise, pragmatic take on complex emotions is a genuine breath of fresh air. Strange… but it’s like having a personal counsellor session each time I see a video guiding me further to the person I know I’m capable of. Thank you!

[@juliakristinamah]

I am so proud of you for showing up for yourself and doing this work. I hope you love and get a lot out of the book!

[@patriciadyer2942]

You are a genuinely authentic person and I admire you and wish you all the best in life

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank you Patricia. That means a lot.

[@ilenedream]

Wow! I just ordered your book on Amazon, so pleased it’s available and the publishing date just happens to be my birthday! I’ve been a licensed counselor for almost 30 years and have followed your KZbin videos for a long time, because I find you to be full of wisdom, compassion and a brilliant therapist. Your book will be one that I share with my clients, for sure. Thank you! 😊👍🏻

[@laurabreed3945]

Spot on! Thankyou… so needed to hear your words just now. Long time listener, first time commenting from NSW Australia

[@AnHourOfWolves]

When your brain brings back memories that relate to your current mindset, that's actually an amazing super power because it let's you remember what happened the last time you were in this situation.. For the most part that will help us use what we learned in the past to deal with the situation for the present. Too bad it works against us when we're hopeless.

[@user-tj6ot7tw8g]

I have been super depressed for more than a decade. Sometime I feel better , sometime I feel worse. Recently days I feel so so bad. Everything I see, listen, recall will make me feel very sad 😔.

[@AnHourOfWolves]

@@user-tj6ot7tw8g That's really tough. :(

[@Thecoolcjay]

Hello Julia, Just wanted to let you know, your videos are very much appreciated! Thank you☺️

[@nikkimckay860]

christian.hello I'm Nikki and iv been following and watching Julia s videos for a long time I have found alout of her videos and advice helpful so I agree with you

[@Thecoolcjay]

@@nikkimckay860 wuhuuu Nikki, happy you are also on the journey with us🙌🏾

[@nikkimckay860]

@@Thecoolcjay thank you for your reply and your comment glad to feel apart of this community on here and nice to of met you it really helps when we all know how it feels to struggle to feel hopeless maybe we will meet again on another video Julia shares take care

[@juliakristinamah]

You are so welcome. Glad you're here and thanks for watching.

[@MariaSantos-gm7ps]

Thank you

[@mushroommagic1697]

Thank you so much! Now anything that happens makes more sense to me.

[@juliakristinamah]

You're welcome- really glad it connected.

[@lisatuliano7755]

Thank you for posting these videos they've been helping me in so many ways. I just pre-ordered your book and can't wait to read it.

[@juliakristinamah]

I'm so glad you've been finding them helpful. And thank you for your support - I hope you love the book!

[@NFSMAN50]

I was feeling like this yesterday Julia, I was feeling sad, shame and down about life, but im slowly improving. Thank you friend.

[@juliakristinamah]

Good for you for continuing to show up for yourself.

[@WESTSIDECALI916]

Congratulations on your book debut I just pre ordered 🙌🏽 stay BLESSED Julia and thank you for everything your amazing to us all❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope you love the book.

[@jamesmurphy3219]

I really enjoyed this talk. Thank you. When feeling hopeless, it is so easy to feel stuck and immobile. You've provided some great tips on how to move forward when these feelings arise.

[@stephaniestar1531]

I was so happy to hear in your last video that you had written a book! I ordered my copy and can't wait to start reading. I am a long time listener and subscriber. You have really made me see things differently. Thank you for all you do, Julia!

[@juliakristinamah]

Wonderful! I'm excited for you to get the book - I hope you love it.

[@j.j.oconnor3442]

I pre-ordered. I also got the audible to listen to when I'm driving... Your work and words matter. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, knowledge and encouragement. 🎼🎵🎶😎🙏🏻☘️

[@chrishorbatt3504]

That foundation illustration was so good and so true! I'm in construction and that is what happens, takes time for the site work and foundation to be done, than all of a sudden there's a building up!

[@juliakristinamah]

Yay! Glad I didn't botch the metaphor ;-)

[@maleksalih5237]

I can't emphasize how much I love your channel. Since I watched the first video here, I knew your content would be unique. Now I feel attached to this channel and it most certainly makes me feel less alone and sometimes happier overall. Really appreciate your videos❤

[@samiakhan6659]

Do u k something Kristian a I am almost on the verge of losing my dream,may I will lose it.I can connect to the emotional pain of depression as I have gone through it several times the relief I get through ur videos I found a second purpose even I lose all my dreams I want to heal ppl like u

[@MrFunktone]

Thank you Julia ❤️

[@IntalenTed]

Your an angel😊Truly thankful for your efforts to help and comfort others.....the world is a better place because of it! Again, thank you so much and much love!!

[@captaindan1000]

I have a history of encountering people who have fed hopelessness to me. It hasn't happened every day but some people would tell me I'll never do this or that. I never needed this and I still don't.

[@christinem4016]

Fellow shifter! I’ve been doing well and following the courses and I feel great most days and then I have a day like today when certain events occur and my brain likes to take them and run with them. I was spiraling downward in a horrible thought pattern and it felt easier to give into it rather than work through it like I’ve been working on. But I decided to watch this video and the first thing you said is they are just thoughts…and I started crying. Because you’re right. I know this. I’ve been learning but sometimes I need a reminder. So thank you ❤️

[@Shel-kx6ef]

Absolutely needed to hear this message this morning. Ordering your book now.

[@juliakristinamah]

really really glad it helped. And I hope you love the book.

[@cindifournier1923]

I just preordered your book. Your advise and teachings have made such difference in my life and my relationships. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️!

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank YOU for your support Cindi - that means a lot.

[@shannonh6682]

Thank you, these are some tips that I've really been needing lately. I'm looking forward to reading your book also! :)

[@juliakristinamah]

Wonderful - really glad to hear it. And I hope you love the book!

[@kirstencook113]

This video really rang true and spoke to me, so I have just pre ordered your book. Thanks for your help now and again after I get the book. You gave given me a glimmer of hope and some inspiration to get going with helping myself to crawl out of it . Thank you so much.

[@juliakristinamah]

I'm really proud of you for doing this work Kirsten. And thank you for your support - I hope you love the book.

[@sonjiavowell8659]

Thanks, I needed to hear this.

[@2daysany]

I will pre-order your book today. Thanks for sharing ways for us to be assertive! It means a lot to start my day with this message of hope

[@juliakristinamah]

Thanks for letting me start my day with you - it's an honour. I hope you love the book!

[@edamameedamame1202]

2023 December 18! Successfully purchased and downloaded your audiobook… looking forward to read and listen before 2024 arrives, a kind Christmas 🤶🏻 gift to myself 👵🏻💗🍵

[@tanishapetertv2298]

This is such a on time message, thank you

[@katieporter285]

Just pre-ordered your book! So excited. I just found you a few days ago but your content really resonates with what I'm going through right now. Thanks🙏

[@juliakristinamah]

Welcome here! Glad we found eachother. And thank you for your support- I hope you love the book!

[@helanieverster8155]

Congratulations on your book!!! Awesome! I just bought it on audible! Can’t wait to listen to it 💕

[@terri3014]

Congratulations on your book! Just pre-ordered and looking forward to reading it. I'm so glad I found your channel here, your advice has made such a difference to my life, I know this book will too ♥ Thank you for all you do

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank you so much Terri. I hope you love the book.

[@nikkimckay860]

So many of us feel hopeless in our lives feel like everything they do or try will go wrong so many of us feel lost or stuck and isolated and maybe even lonley because we feel hopeless ❤️

[@bluehenbuckeye7473]

I felt emotional at the end of your session - it hit right at home - not having friends in life has been a struggle married yes and having support from a husband is wonderful, but one needs to have other people in your life for some support I appreciate your session I will continue to try to move forward and taking steps thank you again for your wonderful session

[@TipTopMoore23]

I love watching ur videos. Ordered ur book today!

[@mysweetheart660]

Thank you!

[@andreatodd8354]

I can't wait to read this book Julia !

[@ray_vids256]

Thank you for all your videos, your the best! Thanks helping me develop as a person,

[@jamielampidis6155]

Amazing in part because I was feeling like this, and this video made me feel as though I were conversation with someone who understood. Highly Valued. Authentic. "Thumbs UP".

[@angelabissonette5310]

I have preordered your book, and plan to dive into it as soon as it arrives!

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank you! And I can't wait to hear what you think about it.

[@TheMscindylicious]

Just ordered my copy! Cant wait to read it.

[@nikkimckay860]

Hello Julia Kristina cancelling.i just seen my .notification .for your new video on feeling hopeless and straight .away had to watch and listen because this is exactly. how iv been feeling hopeless. for a long time well for the last 2 years I feel hopeless. Everyday I can't seem to smile .or feel happy about. anything iv lost interest in so many .things that would. Make me feel .Good or smile I don't have a relationship.For 3 years now and I also don't have . any close friends only online. Friends for months my depression .Has been getting .Worse and iv been badly struggling .with my moods .And emotions I been sleeping .Alout haven't felt motivated to do anything .And when I do start. Something I don't finish it this constant feeling of hopelessness . About my life my .Past and .my future and current life I feel isolated and lonley .and I don't .have the support I had .hoped I'd have it's rough when only some people understand .You and how you feel .What your going through I feel hopeless. That so much has changed. In my life that iv lost so much .and I feel like things. Won't get better feel better for me .thank you so much for this video Julia I appreciate .you and your helpful videos

[@nthanh1276]

ordered the book last week! I rarely buy stuff, too! Congratulations!

[@Wulfis69]

Giving up hope can lead to despair which can lead to real actual change instead of getting stuck in passivity

[@nikkimckay860]

Wulfis.this is how iv been feeling for a long time like giveing up hope because things in my life are not how I had hoped they be I constantly feel hopeless about my life my future and often think back to my past because that's when I was happy and my life was good I have depression and anxiety and social anxiety and struggle on and off everyday I wanted to comment also because I liked your comment and I like meeting new people here 😊

[@natashadziesinski2916]

I loved this one! This is one of my favorite ones that you have done! Thanks as always! ❤

[@juliakristinamah]

So so glad to hear that it connected Natasha - Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

[@Mel-zz4ub]

❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ so helpful and motivating!! Thank you!

[@axlfox4048]

I pre-ordered your book and am now impatiently waiting for it to come, lol

[@unconversantcallowincandes1540]

Thoughts and feelings aren't always truths. And the truth will set you free. I love how Madame Kristina has always shown that perseverance and resilience utilized in small doses during transition in life will better you as a person than face value and quick fixes to perfect. ps: she is absolutely stunning and breathtaking in style and words. 🙏👍

[@cloverleafeon4]

I keep forgetting things and like I'm going around in circles..

[@amandatyrrell4820]

Hi!! Thank you!!

[@Skisnow19]

I have difficult thinking about a time when I was happy or remember a feeling of joy. I’ve identified an begun dealing with some major events that happened to me when I was a kid. In spite of these emotionally difficult events I have achieved many of the definitions of professional success - career, professional recognition and financial. I’ve been in therapy for 2 years yet hopelessness dominates. Hard to realize the foundation is being built.

[@didis3899]

New Shifter here! I just put in a pre-order for your book. Thanks so much for your amazing work. I feel calmer and more empowered whenever I watch your videos and participate in the Shift discussions ♥️

[@alexandersumrall6408]

New shifter?? What the

[@juliakristinamah]

Hey Shifter! So good to have you here.

[@johnfarago3363]

Julia, thank you for posting your videos they are all truly helpful. I just preordered your book. Looking forward (hopeful) to receiving it soon. "Drive your own darn bus and stay in your own lane" among the best basic principles of life . Well put. For myself, I'll add save the bumper cars for the carnival... ☺

[@juliakristinamah]

John! Thanks so much for your support. It should arrive very soon - I hope you love it.

[@johnfarago3363]

Just arrived. ☺ Later: Read about the author, contents, introduction, first 2 chapters. Nice, nice, nice, nice, nice! This is gonna be a great ride!

[@laurenb1963]

🙋 Pre-ordered the minute I heard about it. Thank you for really helping me be my best self and strengthen boundaries and understand when to put up with nonsense and when not to! ❤️

[@juliakristinamah]

Awww - thank you Lauren - that really means a lot.

[@louisecarter7072]

Book ordered on Amazon Australia - thank you

[@brendarees3600]

Thank you so much for your brilliant, inspiring and educational videos , so helpful and interesting. Here in the UK I have already preordered the book on 1.3 .22 It is arriving on Tuesday 8.3.22 very much looking forward to the reading . 🙏

[@juliakristinamah]

Wonderful! I hope you love and get a lot out of it Brenda.

[@AnHourOfWolves]

Congrats on the book! I hadn't heard until now 😁

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank you so much! It was definitely a labour of love for all of you.

[@geekns]

I really wish that I was going through what you are describing. The trouble is that I am by nature a positive person and despite my positivity things always get worse and worse. I genuinely cannot catch a break, for instance, every time I get a new job, I genuinely have a positive outlook, and every time it turns out to be another abusive situation where they're only taking advantage of me and I still can't even support myself. I would love to climb out of this hole and I just can't figure out how.

[@ginabugsch8752]

Always enjoy your videos

[@YOUROLDFRIEND666]

I'm here because for the first time in my life I've felt hopeless and like I wanted to die. It happened this morning. it felt like something hit me mentally and I got up because it was sudden. It was frightening because I've never had the had the experience. I cannot begin to imagine what others go through when living with these things. My question is: where did this come from? I googled it and came up with something called sudden depression. Thank you for this video.

[@dawndoucet815]

Hey!! Happy Friday!!! Just preordered your book can’t wait to read it!!!! #shifter

[@jeremywebster5432]

I've pre-ordered the book!

[@debrabowie5141]

I'm suscribed. And listening.

[@drvictorious1387]

Love you alot ❤️

[@karenfiggins7808]

Hi Julia, I ordered the paperback book just a few minutes ago. I hope it gets lots of orders! ❤

[@juliakristinamah]

Thank you Karen! I hope you love and get so much out of it.

[@susmitathapa3030]

I am dealing this kind of situation right now.

[@elin_]

I have GAD and MDD. I know that if you wanna change you gotta be motivated... and that's where things go down the drain for me. I don't have any motivation. How can I get better ??

[@rominaramos6050]

Do u think this impatience comes from our 'fast information society'? Or having a pretty easy childhood and when life happens we think there's something 'wrong'? As always thank you for sharing this info w/ us xoxo🤗🤗

[@Hamppariranskis]

Julia, if you could I'd really like to hear you touch on the topic of worrying for your loved ones. Like being afraid they might get hurt or have something bad happen to them, or that they might not be happy. Idk what it is but I find myself worrying about my loved ones a lot even though we all live in a safe country and I know nothing bad really happens anyway, and that tough times are just a part of life and like one if your videos says, it's not my responsibility. But that still doesn't stop the worry I guess it's like an inner child who just desperately wants all loved ones to feel good and be happy. I understand if this is too niche but if you have something to say about that I'd love to know!

[@fearitselfpinball8912]

Steve. Experiencing this and just getting some tips.

[@emmaedelmann3027]

I feel this way

[@ececimm5947]

I love you and your every videos but can I ask question? İf we don’t have any people who support us, what we should do? Love from Turkey🌸💕💕💕

[@hamidasarwary]

I'm Me. A student of general medicine in foreign country. I have 2 exact problems; I don't know the language well and I'm not sooo interested in medicine I feel so bad and so disappointed these days. The only thing I want is to close my eyes and everything ends; I don't even want anything in my dreams just end of everything, I just wanna disappear from the world. I feel really bad and disappointed and hopeless, really and very💔

[@susmitathapa3030]

I am want to cry right now. I don't know why but I want.

[@tamarafox429]

Hello my dear friend ❤️

[@specinocean]

Hope there is an audio book too.

[@adrianb978]

Can you make a video on how to not be discouraged easily?

[@user-tj6ot7tw8g]

I feel so depressed. I haven't seen my 78 years old parents (both) for 7 years. They are not in very good health condition, especially my mom having some heart problem. I miss them so much, but I just can't go to visit them. I feel I am totally useless, helpless and pathetic. 😔 💔

[@shay8183]

So sorry for your pain I hope you can go see them soon

[@amandamariemuise]

I don’t quite get why I feel like this either. My life is ok but …..

[@biba350]

Is hopeless or loss of passion apart of depression?

[@popo-yq5je]

Hoping you book entering Malaysia and translate it into Bahasa Melayu...

[@larrycork1361]

your thoughts are not necessarily true, are they really just recorded messages

[@vaporwingfauxmcloud1190]

28 minutes to promote your products? Good video but you should do a promotion video separate because I'm getting "Promise ad" Vibes...

[@rabidbadger3855]

When I think about Ukraine.... Yes :(

[@ZenithE8]

Noise .... noise I cant control People Honk Locking their cars. I never can sleep. Ive been very sick. Stroke. Open heart surgery. Heart Failure. And they wake me up for years. My nerves are fried. Im severely traumatized. Noise just drips on me like acid and no one cares. I have no family.

[@huntingxtreme7904]

You’re very beautiful. How are you? I hope you’re doing well.

[@kinmacpherson9302]

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[@edamameedamame1202]

Thank you… I probably watch this 10 times and it helps to pull me through every single time. ⚡️🐉❤️‍🩹🧠🙏🏻📚🍵