How to quickly get out of a rut

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This video is about how to get out of a rut, how to get out of ruts quickly, and not necessarily how to cure depression, as depression is potentially a more serious issue, depending on your situation.... It's a Better Ideas video, and my name is Joey Schweitzer.
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[@Anonymous-hw2cf]

Damn KZbin algorithm knows I’m in a rut right now.

[@catllionare]

Same lol. The algorithm is like Morpheus from the Matrix lol

[@truthseeker8273]

Same here as well xD

[@hgonzalez522]

Also same Haha

[@syableman6294]

same, but we will get over this shit guys. good luck to everyone.

[@johnford902]

I'm glad I pay for KZbin premium if I get tailored advice.

[@BigSauce_]

"wow this will help me" *Saves to Watch Later*

[@VS666]

lmao

[@AjuAziz]

GGCLstudios I am actually watching from watch later. 😐

[@yacinecabba363]

lol

[@yacinecabba363]

@@AjuAziz at least u watch it .

[@orcfig47]

Haha

[@octavianschaefer7294]

Been in a 3 month rut, and it got pretty bad. I lost my job, i defaulted on a couple bills, but recently I started to feel the motivation to get up again. So right now I’ve started with simply hitting the gym. After a couple days of doing that, I cleaned my apartment room at a time. it’s been a couple weeks now and I’ve really gotten into a grove with these. Headed to a couple potential employers tomorrow to see about getting another job. Fingers crossed that my gradual introduction this time leads to better results. Thank you for the content, this was exactly the motivation and reassurance I needed!

[@will.h215]

Been there brother and it sure is tough, but we're real fucking capable when we get after it, best of luck, you got it in the bag!

[@homieJorge]

Fuck yeah man, crush it

[@LegalBoss227]

yeah what a dream, being able to take your time because you are unemployed and dont pay bills. some of us dont get that luxury.

[@octavianschaefer7294]

@@LegalBoss227 it’s never that simple my guy. I wasn’t unemployed by choice.

[@michaelrandall09]

@@LegalBoss227 get out of here wit that negative energy. We all tryna make it work.

[@TheJordanianBedouin]

I’ve been in a 3 week rut and i absolutely hate how vulnerable i was to fall in it in the first place…

[@TLovetoDance012]

It happens to the best of us

[@salttothesea]

I always get inspired after I get into bed at night. Make grand plans. Then wake up in the morning and immediately think, “naaah.”

[@sumaiyapervez647]

me at 3.33 am right now, knowing my future self (in the morning/afternoon lol) will be too lazy to follow through with whatever plans to better myself i come up with ...

[@annadarshay4704]

Phew... I’m not the only one 😳

[@slashkokane]

bruhh I know.. lets fukn do it or what

[@felicityjim5349]

Relatable AF

[@arthurcallahan4735]

SAAAAME college made me more social and thinking at night but in the day im groggy lazy and foggy.

[@biancalauren4981]

KZbin: I see you’ve been watching for 7+ hours a day KZbin: recommends this video

[@Proactivity]

Same

[@waynelast1685]

yes same for me

[@pelotasdad]

we are on a roll..... don't want to change too much midstream.... the thought of being seen as less than fully dedicated to the cause of staying distracted 24/7 makes my socks roll up and down.

[@Tabaluka777]

same...

[@smakkdat]

How to get out of a rut: #1. don’t have an autoimmune disease

[@highvibe_earth]

Love this! Depression and anxiety can be truly crippling. Thank you for making this and helping educate people on how to help themselves through a hard time.

[@FlamespeedyAMV]

I have that plus autism, ocd and adhd, yeah it's pretty horrible sometimes

[@highvibe_earth]

@@FlamespeedyAMV It really is. Had to take a mental health day off of work this week. I have anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Many blessings to you 💞

[@brohdez8857]

I usually get this after a cold

[@palvithakur9649]

Needed this, I have a bad cycle of doing everything perfectly for 3 months then spending the next 3 months doing the bare minimum and sometimes unable to even get out of bed, i didn’t realize it’s possible to find a balance too thank you!

[@rockybalbola486]

Hehe

[@maxph6123]

“Save to watch later”

[@joshuaobat]

Max PH 😂😂😂😂😂

[@starfoxboy670]

Ayeooo😂

[@MusicizmahQueenSBed4]

I literally almost did that, oh god haha but. I pushed myself not to, and i think that’s a good thing

[@johnnycrash4892]

My watch later has like 1000 videos i never got around to watching

[@mogulmade]

@@johnnycrash4892 1523 😔 lol lol

[@amysuarez2456]

When you’re so rock bottom that even KZbin is trying to help you. 😂😂

[@heyyou1911]

On godd hahaha

[@maxjohnson1758]

Bwaaaaaaa!

[@s.velarde1811]

Amy Suarez I am also in that club! 🙋🏻‍♀️ lol aye yie yie, I’m gonna go eat another slice of cheese

[@amysuarez2456]

sarah velarde more like another block for me 😂😂😂

[@jaceunknown]

For me. Its jus i can't tell whether my crush likes me back, or she fallin for someone else...

[@rubenarmandofigueroafuentes]

Thanks, I'm constantly in quick ruts and I really need momentum right now. It is a blessing to return to your channel and find the ideas that introduced me to selfdevelopment in the beginning.

[@normalotus1071]

Cleaned my kitchen today felt good. Thanks.

[@chocoCo0kie]

My whole life is just a repetitive cycle of trying to come out of a rut for a long time, then finally getting out of it and being productive for a short period, and then get stuck in a rut again

[@gigiasmr5569]

THISSS!!

[@gonzaotc]

Same, is like 3 steps foward and 2 back, and sometimess 3-4 back

[@vishnu.prasad.official]

Me too

[@agentsquirrel6176]

Omg... this is exactly what its been like for the past 6 years 😔

[@househusband28]

This is exactly what I’ve been going through!

[@karnazacss]

The irony of bookmark this as 'Watch Later'

[@trashAndNoStar]

Same 😂😂

[@NeedSpeed39]

or having the tab open for days

[@JT-nz1dg]

I deadass marked this in watch later 2 weeks ago lmao

[@liveradclothing8944]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vanessacamilleri441]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@movementinmind3354]

Great video! I'm a licensed counselor and I used this video in one of my group sessions! You did a great job with thoroughly explaining your points and maintaining humility at the same time!

[@rafaellopessax]

Thanks brother, this video really helps, I've been on a rut for a long time and it's motivating to see someone who is also dealing with the same thing

[@courtneykathleen2686]

I’ve come to the realization: We don’t get energy, we GENERATE our energy. This helps me take that first action step in the cycle.

[@impactbooks5338]

Yep

[@Shanel91]

That’s an amazing way too look at it!

[@JP-wk5wt]

That’s good

[@StojanPeshov1337]

This is true. Im doing that for a few years now. You decide how you feel. You just need to vibrate to positive energy and you harvest it.

[@sviatlanakarpovich4643]

Jeeezz I never have energy... probably I gotta generate some myself 😀

[@angelrodas2355]

I was so deep in a rut I've been holding back this video in my watch later for 2 weeks

[@Levegy]

I can feel you bud

[@gregrogers4853]

LOL!

[@vanish1402]

Saaaaaaame. 😣😒😞

[@XDTuber]

I'm so deep in a rut I don't even watch my watch later playlist

[@krithiksingh]

Bro i just watched it today, been in a rut for 2 weeks as well. I been seeing this in my recommended and kept scrolling past it, finally clicked it lmao

[@alyserdar]

Everyone is going through these phases. Moving home and going away for a long business trip coming out of summer holidays got the best of me and I've been struggling big time to get out of my rut. No gym, no running, no waking up early. But this video reminded me how actions are controlling our motivation - just "DO SOMETHING" and the rest will follow! Thank you! :)

[@gopalpathak3373]

KZbin recommendations work like magic. I've been in a rut since a month. Only since yesterday i have come back on track. I will use the tips to stay consistent. Thank you soo much

[@gregxcelente4271]

"Do you need motivation to take a shower?" Depressed me: "yes."

[@ThatWeirdFinn]

This!!!

[@sarangdave6840]

glad I'm not the only one

[@piladopa9025]

neckbeards entered the chat

[@drakeowen7860]

The shower is what gives me motivation.

[@AikanaroSauron]

@@TonyQuackston This so much.

[@kaddians6923]

“I’m not a doctor, I’m just a dude” I’m gonna live by that

[@AlexisCarterNotaryMentor]

Wens dudes are doctors

[@takopulpfiction]

Very lebowskian

[@marcosgarcia245]

This needs to be a shirt

[@monikan2309]

@@marcosgarcia245 I am a doctor but would love to wear that shirt to work 😂.

[@lonewolftrading2]

I am not a doctor either....but I played one on TV

[@lucasdesouza9674]

I'm so happy I found your channel. I'm going thru a rough moment and your videos really provide support and direction. ❤

[@EthericImpulse]

Been re watching this video every few months for a while now and got to say, you improved my life man. Thank you 🙏

[@idontmakevideossubscribe1503]

“You don’t need some massive motivational boost to take a shower” I feel personally attacked

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Myself, I work for a company that blames me when the people I go to help make a decision that doesn't put money in companies pocket. The people I help have already paid $300 for the 24hr at call service. I then have to go around with someone less qualified to see what I'm doing wrong. I feel very much attacked. Oh I've also been to the doctor and had a talk about it. He just had a good laff and said I'm not the one with the problem. But shit it makes my life a misery.

[@SamSayaz]

Stinky

[@Miquelalalaa]

FreeLeGiOn People take a shower far more than necessary anyway.

[@idontmakevideossubscribe1503]

Azure Neko bruh I’m finna take notes from you holy shit

[@idontmakevideossubscribe1503]

GreyFolk I mean I guess one less for me is more for everybody else?

[@FinnJenkins]

I love the "start something" principle. Newton's first law. A body at rest, stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion. So just a gentle nudge is an absolute winner. Thanks for this

[@arelyferrel166]

Thanks for making it make sense 🙃

[@dhruvmalik9651]

A really good logic bro👍🏻👍🏻

[@sandroadler3607]

Damn that's Interesting

[@hhashh2327]

lol weird flex but ok

[@tmtm0]

bro thats physics lmao it has nothing to do with this also stating an obvious thing

[@robsumone2040]

The smoothness of the video was very satisfying. Loved the language and video. Liked this. Thank you for sharing information with us.

[@savage__sam]

It's awesome to find a chanel that teaches things that I've been trying to figure out for years now.

[@adamyohan]

"And you see a Matt D’Aevlla video" I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@mohammedidrees3890]

Here here

[@el_darkstar]

I literally went down to the comments as soon as i heard that 😂😂

[@reddot9310]

LMFAOOOOOOO

[@patchrikd154]

Best comment.

[@Sam-ui1ll]

He is the algorithmic bond we all share.

[@isaacheinze8106]

"I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude," Quote of the century.

[@faboolean7039]

I heard that in a prostate exam

[@damnboi3586]

@@faboolean7039 hmmm

[@IbrahimKhan-gv6cw]

Not really at all.

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

Doctors are dudes too! 😱

[@damnboi3586]

@@Paarthurnaxdova yeah, we know that, the "dude" he is talking about is just a mainstream human.

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

the way you pace your commentary along with the tonality you use combined with the info ... makes this so easy to digest. my way of getting of a rut it simply to decide to do the first two minutes of anything ... that's it ... from there if flow has been created i go with it for another 15 mins. if not then i return to the task either later in the day or the following day.

[@EmuPantyRaid]

Just found your videos today, your content is awesome! I love the "inaction is a slow death" graphic at the end, speaks to me in waves. Thanks

[@offgridexploring]

I literally thought I was the only person who went through the productive/destructive cycle.

[@karlaflores245]

Yes!! Me too! It’s a a sad relief🥲

[@Jupiter.141]

Didn't search for this tbh. It just randomly pop up in recommendation and yes I'm too lazy to do the usual stuff that i really do. Not hitting my qouta anymore just playing games more often, no more exercise ,eating while watching tv damn

[@gr7788]

This is my life since about the age of 12. A head injury 13 yrs ago didnt help it either, just happened more frequently. It's refreshing to hear someone else saying they go through it too. Becoming self aware takes Courage and time and learning to accountable for your own actions to yourself. Don't ever give up , things can always get better. Thank you for sharing

[@MattT33L]

Look at the hits on this video, this says a lot about us. It also helps to know that we're not going through it alone.

[@joeradler]

Same here. Strangely, that takes alot of the pressure off.

[@Patience2dream]

"After days of binging dopamine" That little phrase there really opened my understanding of why I feel like crap after only watching tv for days in a row.

[@jsw7883]

had the exact same thought.

[@kristofferpersson6494]

Same for me. It's so simple, yet I can't figure that out myself when I'm in the rut. It's strange.

[@egeniojaramillo9048]

Yeah. I mean, the sitting on your ass. Probably eating junk food. Not moving. Ignoring other things that need to be done. None of that is why you feel like crap huh

[@egeniojaramillo9048]

Kristoffer Persson oh come on. You can’t figure out that you feel bad because you’re binging tv? Seriously ?

[@dylanbaas495]

@@egeniojaramillo9048 No, idiot, you feel bad all of a sudden. Not motivated to do anything, besides eating junkfood, and watching tv shows. Eating junkfood etc, triggers dopamine wich makes you feel good. For example: that bag of cookies you're eating, the reason why you keep eating them while you know you shouldn't isn't only because they are tasty, but also because sugar stimulates the dopamine receptors, releasing dopamine in the brain wich again, makes you feel good.

[@farriermaiden7289]

This channel is a blessing

[@JDSanchez-ke2dz]

Been watching your videos for a few weeks and you have become a daily inspiration and motivator that helps me want to get up and get going. Thank you!

[@rockstar6goalkeeper]

My goal for day 1 was to wake up. That's it. Set an alarm, get up when it rings, and not go back to sleep. 7 days later my gym route is back, my house is spotless, I've seen people i haven't seen in months, and I'm struggling to find time for video games. Starting small works

[@thecoolest5813]

That’s awesome! I hope it works for me too.

[@jm.fantin]

same here. just woke up at day 1... hated the bright sky, like the previous days. made some tea and now life seems a bit less horrible already. it's 8:26 and I'll just exist while it's morning. it's not even early anymore, but it sure is an advance considering I've been waking up near lunch lately.

[@VigneshVignesh-ri6ls]

U become my inspiration

[@Ericarothwellunravel]

Well done 👍🏻

[@ThePenguinsfly21]

But what if you love video games?

[@vanxin9127]

“I’m not a doctor, I’m a dude”

[@kman8271]

Van Xin 😆

[@TreyDieterich]

My proctologist said the same thing after my last exam. 😬

[@sisckogames2305]

@@TreyDieterich Did he say no homo?

[@TreyDieterich]

@@sisckogames2305 no 😭

[@larissapienaar2436]

@Bits and Frames TV Not necessarily...

[@35americas2]

These mental health struggles are what keep us from achieving our potential. We need to be more supportive of each other.

[@starlanzo]

1. Do something little to be inspired and have motivation 2. Reward yourself 3. Start small and grow gradually

[@erykwaligora12]

“Comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than comparing yourself to who someone else is today”. 🙌

[@anomalous34]

I used to be fit, have a girlfriend, best friends, a dream, and motivation. Now I don't have any of that. Hmm.. not sure this idea is working.

[@nelsonsjourney9714]

@@anomalous34 Who you were, not what you had. We lose friends. It happens. You just have to move on.

[@Brandten05]

That’s so motivational

[@user-dx5bn4yk4f]

Tamers Superfan let’s be better together 💪🏻

[@lehonyy2428]

yyeesss ❤❤❤

[@paigebostock4761]

I’m in such a rut I don’t even have the motivation to finish this video

[@kingleonidas9672]

Paige Bostock truth

[@bulletman04]

I struggled while watching ans wanted to watch it later but fighted to watch it

[@medqenmedness229]

You look beautiful BTW

[@xensan76]

It's because he takes 3 minutes to get to the point.

[@mjm5081]

You think that's a rut?!...I don't have the motivation to finish this...

[@jmoneymaker96]

After just getting canned from a job I feel this 100% I’ve been in a big rut lately and I’m under a lot of stress too financially.

[@Alon_Bar]

I'm so glad I discovered your channel, I watched like two videos and man I gotta say they help a ton, I'm sure as hell you help so many people... Now its up to me to apply these techniques

[@stellwyn]

The 3 steps, for reference: 1. Use the 'do something' principle 2. Reward yourself for small accomplishments 3. Progressive overload

[@constantinbalan503]

thanks, this is exactly what i was looking for ;)

[@digitalsamurai42]

Thank you!

[@beko____]

Steliata nice. I watched it as well. And while I appreciated it, I felt like the main takeaways sometimes faded from my mind

[@lonewolftrading2]

I reward myself by buying hookers and heroine

[@burnedvegantoast2431]

A J heroin ;) heroine is a female hero

[@rhys2792]

When he said " I'm not a doctor, I'm just a dude", I felt that

[@ThatWhichErodes]

"I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude!"

[@solarmoon22]

😂😂

[@hawkeyepierce8886]

the two genders: doctor or dude

[@eviesimmons1377]

my motivation just RAISED thank you

[@lesitonio6402]

Watching this video made me think that I can literally save my life right now. Thank you!

[@nellymalone2802]

❤️💕

[@shawarmageddonit]

Literally? How??

[@jerrijobarkerlove3613]

Hope you are still inspired. ❤

[@wleostark4434]

i feel like that is the best thing you could ever tell someone

[@jonm610]

Hope you’re well and keep it up

[@bingusbingus7860]

"Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower? No." --- I am being personally attacked.

[@alexandrahunt5198]

😂😂😂😂

[@umeshdesai6009]

So true.

[@oguzhanasdas5411]

literally 10 minutes ago an old friend called and said let's meet in an hour. I am so pissed that I have to take a shower now and go meet with people. and saw this video, clicked it. and the dude says you don't need inspiration to take a shower. guess what? I fucking do. someone kill me please.

[@jadevinson2099]

Right?! Why don’t you mind your business😭

[@jennakhivkapratt8751]

@@oguzhanasdas5411 you just made me feel so normal

[@zeronautin]

Thank you. Those cycles of extreme good and bad feelings for months is basically my life. Though I have a safety setup I still manage to fall into those dark ruts. At this point I feel like I'm a failure because I didn't stick to my strategies. Helps to see that so many others struggle with that, too.

[@Thesolarguyrory]

Good stuff man thanks for this!

[@bardock7894]

Damn this happens to me every week it sucks. All it takes is a bad sleep night the cycle begins

[@prinspray]

So true!

[@kalin6602]

Same

[@c82001XD]

muggshot Exactly me. I barely sleep one night, I’m dead tired all day for my classes. Come home and nap, get nothing done, stay up all night doing nothing because I napped all day.

[@machoman7765]

Joe Nobos same #feelsbadman

[@mirny1509]

Joe Nobos same. I stayed home from classes today to catch up on sleep, and tomorrow my morning lab is cancelled so I get two days of a little break. It’s much needed.

[@ImDezi]

“It’s the show with hot questions and even hotter wings” Oh wait...

[@ijm90]

🤣🤣

[@erikbojay9925]

Lol

[@enzerabowenzu5340]

Oh is it the same guy?

[@RemingtonMK]

Lmfao

[@wolfi7084]

Enzera Bowenzu is it?

[@JohnSmith-gt3be]

I watched this 4 years ago and my life has completely changed.

[@soranriver6923]

Rewording my goals has helped me stay on track. Instead of something like “get fit” I used “become more in-tune with my body” followed by ways to do so such as bow flex, skate, dance, etc. I also labeled my goals as falling under one of four categories: physical health, intellectual health, social health, and spiritual health. This helps me remember to keep balance in all aspects of my life and also not be so hard on myself if I don’t work on all my goals that day. If I can work on at least one goal in each category, I’m making progress.

[@kdm28]

I just thought the same things on your health categories but I called them purpose categories. I just figured out last night that I haven't had a purpose for the last 28 years after graduation from college. Best of luck to you!!!

[@adamlee2807]

"Every day it gets a little easier. But you have to do it every day. That's the hard part. But it does get easier."

[@joshuafernandes6592]

BoJack

[@loges_lol]

Wow you can quote bojack that is impressive

[@gerRule]

Nah Fuck that it’s Sunday

[@anthonysantiago6528]

It doesn't get easier. You just get better

[@Matthew-kb9bw]

The “Do Something” approach, is why I make my bed in the morning. It’s easy and it helps get me started.

[@tosh8377]

I’ve read that heaps of successful people do that. Did you ever see that speech where some military guy talks about making your bed? Very powerful.

[@d1rtyharry378]

@@tosh8377 ikr. That guy gave me the motivation to make my bed everyday. I do that but still cant find any motivation to get back to my work lol. But still making bed generates some kind of energy or something like that in my body. All i gotta do is convert the energy to my work

[@eeg122]

Yes. I saw that video. Very inspiring. I make my bed daily.

[@ElenaSemanova]

Yep, definetely, and for me it's also kind of a mental barrier telling me I no longer can go back to my bed and that I should start my day

[@JT1358]

But PLEASE people - let the darn thing air first!

[@andrewking8123]

I love this channel! Your content is excellent

[@alabamaflip2053]

So well explained. Great job and a very realistic video.

[@TimeFliesTimeManagement]

*Never skip a good habit 2 days in a row..* Who knows Matt d’Avella rule?

[@deanj6722]

Don't know it..which video?

[@fatehimanov7696]

No this rule is belonged to james clear who wrote atomatic habits book

[@fatehimanov7696]

Dean J it means that if you dont do any kind of good habit within 2 days,you lose this habit

[@TimeFliesTimeManagement]

Ghostgamer Fatih i didn’t know thanks! I’ll check out the book as I’m really interested in these topics!

[@fatehimanov7696]

TimeFlies - Time Management i recommend to you read atomatic habits book

[@ageofdragonz3684]

The fact that you decided to watch this video means you have already started taking action. Good job!

[@nicolascorre1er]

The KZbin algorithm just chose it for me.

[@ageofdragonz3684]

@@nicolascorre1er Haha, that was more of a note to myself than for others XD

[@nicolascorre1er]

Keep up the motivation! ;) Personally I adopted the "split the big stuff in small actions" motif, that kinda work for everyday tasks for now...

[@ageofdragonz3684]

@@nicolascorre1er Yeah, I have been splitting all the stuff in small tasks too following the principle of "Baby steps to giant strides" :)

[@stevee7774]

Now I need a nap.

[@adarshvlog2409]

00:00 Lack of motivation can lead to self-destruction 01:08 Utilize the 'do something' principle for action 02:28 Start with action to gain momentum 03:43 Reward yourself for small wins 04:58 Manage your primal brain with higher judgement and compassion 06:07 Organically grow a productive lifestyle 07:23 Reducing friction is key to sustained productivity 08:37 Learn how to climb out of a rut

[@soulvz]

Thank you

[@jesminjahan9846]

Thanks.. this actually helps much.😊😊

[@macieclinee]

love ppl like you🤝

[@GamingMemer69.]

Thanks man needed this

[@RaySiraj]

I’m gonna say, this literally got recommended when I really needed it.. I dont even write comments, but you literally described me right now.. Thank you. I got inspired

[@NASkeywest]

Rakan Al Yami a man in desperate need of a revelation usually revives one.

[@mouad4424]

صح لسانك

[@wimzi9887]

Same here.

[@RandomGuy-kw6xq]

did this inspiration motivate you to take an action though?

[@TimeHacker001]

Same

[@EmmyHucker]

I think you've been reading my mind . . .

[@abdoumenouer7762]

It's the KZbin Algorithm.

[@chipie1002]

I thought it was just me with this defect as well

[@abdoumenouer7762]

@@chipie1002 Defect or not, I ain't complaining.

[@unlegitmarc1783]

I really needed that!! Thanks

[@anthonyarguello9490]

This was great, thank you so much for creating amazing content! 🙌🏻🔥

[@jaefraz]

brothers and sisters, we are not alone

[@justyn3573]

jaefraz fuck the eagles go cowboys

[@arjunmaarbala891]

I guess ur Optimus prime 😁😀

[@teezabook962]

“Going back to being productive like earlier in the month” Years... it’s been years buddy

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

Same lmao

[@laurencollins4900]

😂

[@mezalong]

I can't go back to something I never was..

[@dawidpotega882]

Yep almost 5 years here!

[@mcbolina2779]

Same

[@Ishan____]

it's been 2 months since I went to the gym. I really needed this. thank you Better Ideas.

[@THEONLYGOODMOOD]

This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you very much!

[@felicity3349]

Damn this guy is in a rut for a week.... *I‘m in a rut for my whole life*

[@lhommedelacroix2330]

Jesus

[@taz7193]

I'm praying for you 🙏

[@shaquevara]

then you probably need to seek out the professional help he mentioned in the disclaimer of his video, bruh. good luck!

[@kingstonian1345]

Been in a rut for at least 10 years. Not a nice struggle

[@montsergirl]

MV#165 me too 😞 it’s mind blowing people aren’t, i’m happy they aren’t but it’s a weird thought. I hope we can get out of ours one day!

[@EmilMrSweFish]

“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, rather than who someone else is today”. That is my biggest takeaway from this video. Thank you for amazing content 🙏

[@ToCGambler]

If that's one of your biggest takeaways, you might wanna dive into videos of Jordan Peterson talking about motivation, discipline and responsibility. This idea was actually formulated by him in his book "12 Rules for Life".

[@EmilMrSweFish]

@@ToCGambler Thank you, I’ll check it out! I appreciate you for taking your time to recommend it 😁

[@user-rn4tt9gw2p]

What movies is that from

[@myname-mz3lo]

@@ToCGambler Jordan Peterson has no qualifications... listen to a psychiatrist instead

[@nathanbaker8684]

👌👌

[@CitrouilleCitron]

I really loved this video,thanks !

[@MonasheeMonashee-nk6ge]

Thanks! I needed this.😅

[@Secretlyanothername]

"Do you need motivation to take a shower?" Uh yes, otherwise I wouldn't be watching this video.

[@Dean0ne]

i take it you are actually depressed? i'm in therapy myself and sometimes it can take huge amounts of energy to shower or eat enough. i hope you can work out a way to have things be a little easier

[@Secretlyanothername]

@@Dean0ne Thanks. I'm not depressed (though I have had depression and I know what that kind of deep dark fog is like), but often lack motivation to perform tasks that seem confronting or create anxiety. Sometimes I can get to the pool in the morning and swim 2km, but find it hard to brush my teeth. The "do something" action rule - whatever that action is - is very useful for getting past the ruts that many of us face.

[@Secretlyanothername]

@Neruko G Take a listen to Mel Robbins five second rule. It's probably worth using it to reset tomorrow morning.

[@6884]

my motivation usually is that dear lord I stink like shit

[@charmedprince]

@@Secretlyanothername 54321 actually does work but when you hit the point of, "uggggghhh, who cares what happens!!" it takes more than just 5 seconds to make anything matter. But i admit, Mel Robbins' technique works when you're not feeling the mean reds

[@GrixxlyStrength]

"Do you need major motivation to get up and take a shower? no" Depression: Hold my beer

[@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165]

Thank YOU!!!!

[@lovepeaceisneverguaranteed7385]

Haha don't allow depression to stop you u gotta go get that bread or else u die😅

[@juliebahnsen2490]

Thank you for this comment, haha!

[@DiscoFang]

Yes. That shower thing shows this guy actually doesn't understand.

[@carmendekesel6714]

Yes... it actually does for me

[@avneetgill1345]

Love you bro! I just started watching your videos and after watching 3 videos of yours, I am hooked. Hooked not just to your video but to my growth as well. Thanks peace!

[@mariahzimmerman5929]

I absolutely needed this video right now.. thank you!🖤

[@s.o.k.1393]

"Do you need some sort of huge inspirational epiphany to take a shower?" Me: "yes" "No." Me: "right, of course not"

[@speaktruth9989]

Yeah

[@ILooveeuuu]

honestly, I thought the same. But I also have super long and curly hair, which means taking a full shower with washing my hair takes me around 45 minutes, spending most of that time with my head upside down. So yeah, like, I need a lot of motivation to do that

[@jesswest15]

Same. I just gotta find the thing that's easy for me to do. I think my rut is a lot lower than his example, so my "do somethings" are going to be a LOT smaller than his. Hopefully one day they'll be bigger.

[@evaj3461]

@@jesswest15 you totally got this!! One step at a time. It’s not easy but you CAN require your brain. 🌻🙏

[@husain3190]

@@ILooveeuuu shave your head or suffer for eternity

[@christianbarajas9340]

"Oh wow, this looks like just the video I need to see right now." *Adds to watch later*

[@silvaroo]

Thank you so much for making this video, I really appreciate your advice. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@blu-rae864]

I've been working on myself this month and I kinda let myself go this weekend, this video after a run really got me out of this rut. You're not weak for taking a few days off; for self improvement is never a straight line.

[@emily.maddox]

*Watches this with a double chin whilst laying on bed*

[@powdergangereddie3413]

Emily M lol, breathes in deep to hide my couch belly

[@dolorismachina2]

@@powdergangereddie3413 Don't hide it. It's yours. You've grown it. BE PROUD!!!

[@powdergangereddie3413]

dolorismachina2 lol thank, it’s been a struggle of not moving and eating junk but I got there in the end ☺️🙂

[@BV-ue9cj]

Same

[@unknownunknown8041]

@@dolorismachina2 ahahahahhhhaha

[@sonickanica]

Dude: "Do you need some huge inspirational epiphany to take shower?" Me: "Yes" Dude: "No!" Me: ohh...

[@franklin1628]

I feel this on a spiritual level

[@Michael-td7hg]

He's bald. Its like washing your hands for him

[@DaBeastBeats]

that is an actual problem

[@andreacamachovisiedo5801]

Haha same

[@drewbear2694]

😂😂😂😂

[@martindupuis6431]

Wow, that's exactly my condition right now. I can go hard and do some really good things, then next thing you know I can hardly muster any enthusiasm to do anything at all. It is remarkable how accurate your introduction is to my mind right now. Thank you for the video and the insights. Will apply, and apply sooner next time I feel the slump coming on strong again.

[@coachtaramathews]

This is great..I have been in such a depressive rut lately. Your video was the inspiration for me to set a timer for 10min and wash dishes. That’s what I needed to feel motivated to do something else. It seems so simple but it’s true…the tiny things make a difference.

[@coachtaramathews]

PS: I’m also reading The Obstacle is the Way currently👍🏼

[@lifeofpriya976]

I actually needed this in my recommended

[@emmettfountain8658]

LifeOfPriya These videos always seem to show up when I need them

[@Q8IBOYS]

When I feel down, I allow myself two days of that feeling. I binge Netflix and I munch on junk without feeling bad. I noticed that the more i guilt myself at being unproductive the more difficult it is to get out of the rut because i’ll keep wanting more down time because I never enjoyed it to begin with. I dont know if that makes sense.

[@medkha8210]

it makes sense for me, I should try this out, as I'm in a rut right now, I'm feeling guilty and can't get out of it.

[@Dionnne09]

I am in this phase right now😂😂

[@filhanislamictv8712]

Andd We got a party boys

[@harrygibbons4933]

omg yes like im in a constant work mode memtally

[@mateogarca6532]

Ong I do this, I guilt myself then I stop and actually enjoy myself for a lil while, no guilt, and it helps me get out of the rut faster

[@ahmedsheweita7988]

definitely subscribing. Great vid

[@necessarytruths1958]

Loved this. Ty!

[@Playerr6jrb6]

My rut has been going on for like 29 years.

[@cboy-ou2hr]

Thats rough

[@okachobe1]

Im staying a consistent 3 years behind ya!

[@sethhinson9937]

Just try something different. Get out of your comfort zone. It's seriously 100% will work. It's just uncomfortable

[@Darealmclovin47]

I just realized this dude looks like saitama

[@sprocastersprocaster]

Made me lol

[@its_katiejones]

"do you need motivation to take a shower"? Me: yes "No" Me: oh

[@kaitlyne1870]

That was my exact reaction too! 😂

[@StrategicStripping]

I feel like hot showers are one of the best gifts in life...... maybe you should get a shower filter and some candles.... make it a great expereince 😊

[@Piasays]

😭😭😭this!

[@majormoku]

Ha! Exactly 👍

[@chrisjfox8715]

Strategic Stripping Podcast Her: “That sounds like a lot of work!”

[@wafffls]

as someone who regularly struggles with executive dysfunction, this video is very helpful! i do a couple of these already- the “do something principal” is basically how i get anything done lol. giving yourself extremely easy goals that would be nearly impossible NOT to do is a great way to trick your brain into starting on tasks you put off. (and if you really don’t end up doing anything beyond that easy first goal, at least you got a little done instead of nothing!) i especially learned from the 2nd and 3rd strategies. i tend to want to ride the high of motivation and end up tiring myself out, putting myself in a brand new rut. even though i know it isn’t working, it’s hard to convince yourself in the moment that taking a bunch of small breaks and rewarding yourself before you’re even that tired is a good idea. hearing someone talk about the logic behind the method is really good for silencing the part of my mind that insists i’m being lazy for not getting everything done in one sitting. all in all, thanks for the video!

[@sevenseen]

the way you personified the primal side and logical side is rly helpful for a person living w multiplicity

[@ayabellaoui854]

Start with a clean environment! What worked best for me (everyone is different) was deep cleaning my room and disinfecting everything so that I felt like I was was in a fresh relaxing environment. Once i did that, it became so much easier to climb out of that rut. The mind is powerful so the more you are aware of how much you have accomplished the more you do accomplish!

[@Aatell764]

"A cluttered home is a cluttered mind"

[@quartzfacts5341]

Agrred

[@peachguystone7086]

Absolutely! The brain craves order. Living in a dirty environment can only make depression worse

[@keroflobs]

I love this because for me when I was depressed it started with making my bed, and then cleaning my room, and taking care of basic fundamental hygiene and everything rolled from that. I always feel decluttering helps get that ball rolling

[@padresoscar]

Nah, you're just a Clean freak 👎

[@Milark]

Turns out my life has been one giant “pseudo depressive rut”

[@lyalya6860]

Meeeeee

[@cindynoelle3086]

Me too.. but let's get ourselves out of there and be more alive and happy

[@Stew_Pid]

That's called a canyon. Not a rut. And I'm right there with you. Only problem is you dont have a pack mule to help carry you and all your shit out of it.

[@22Tech]

read that as "pseudo depressive nut" and still agreed

[@octopus8420]

Mirano, that's what an actual depression sounds like. See a therapist, for real. Good luck :)

[@Aihpos555]

Thank you so much, I really needed this

[@VishaagSuriyanarayanan]

This is genuinely helpful. Thank you.

[@lauriroggenkamp1417]

“I’m not a Doctor, I’m just a dude.” I want that knitted on a pillow.

[@dream4848]

would be even better if you were an actual doctor

[@ahmadshokry5945]

I AM a doctor and I would like to have that on a T shirt

[@raisingprana6254]

I can have that done! I run an online print on demand business 😎

[@dawniebug784]

First step, Just sit in front of the knitting needles. Then reward yourself for a small win.

[@italpor]

Then take action