How to Get Out of a Rut - NOW

When getting out of a rut, motivation follows action. Motivation & action are like a circle, where motivation causes us to take action. However, taking action also causes us to gain motivation.
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0:00 - Intro
1:08 - You aren’t alone
1:38 - You are not fine
2:58 - Humans are essentially ruled by our emotions
4:18 - Motivation actually follows action
6:21 - It may not happen overnight
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - You aren’t alone 1:38 - You are not fine 2:58 - Humans are essentially ruled by our emotions 4:18 - Motivation actually follows action 6:21 - It may not happen overnight 🎨 Download my illustrations: gumroad.com/l/Full-Archive

[@tomm5256]

The “two minute rule”… just do that dreaded task for two minutes, then see how you feel. This has gotten me through workouts and projects at work.

[@mymentorjane6705]

Love it! Just set the timer!

[@choonguanquek4180]

I think your method works, Tom M. I sometimes use your techniques to overcome laziness and fear of some un-interesting chores and difficult subjects like math, once I try it out for one or two minutes, I will not feet intimidated by its difficulties and will continue thereafter. Thanks Tom M. , It's a pleasure meeting you here. Good bye. 🀄🤣😱😸🐷🦨🦐🐧🧑‍🔬🏃🤘🎠🎳

[@RayBohtz]

Laundry done. Excercise done. Work done. Time to watch Art Of Improvement

[@markmendoza7868]

I literally bought boots for this. First thing in the morning. I Force myself out of bed. Put on boots, and make my bed. Day begins there. While waiting for coffee to brew, do a little work out. Pick out my outfit for the day, shower, dress and drink my coffee. Been working for 2 weeks now.

[@rainypath96]

What do the boots have to do with anything you are doing?

[@wnose]

​@@rainypath96it's like telling the subconscious you're in a different mode. Like putting on a suit or wearing a helmet

[@mariawesley7583]

Decades ago I started literally patting myself on the back as a mini celebration or reward for accomplishing something, even if it's as small as finding my way without GPS.

[@MigueTran]

The way I escaped a bad life was by finding a deep passion and life purpose in my life. After that, everything changed. I did no longer have to try and always use willpower to better myself. I have actually talked about this in my channel as well. Thanks for sharing - Migue

[@burbahn]

How did you find that passion? Perhaps by sitting alone and brainstorming? Please let me know.

[@MigueTran]

@@burbahn Sorry I missed this message. If you have IG I could try to help you find yours

[@MigueTran]

@web nerd please elaborate

[@kossttamojaan]

standing ovation to the artist. these drawings are a huge part of my decision to return to this channel so often. and yes, motivation follows action. absolutely.

[@indrajeet5000]

Consciously telling myself that it's "not OK" is a good self experiment. I will definitely try this. Thanks for this video

[@AyeZo]

A motivational playlist is helpful to, start your day with that instead of scrolling thru socials

[@rikvanderlinden7717]

I always feel guilty watching these videos for free! Again, an amazing video with a very recognisable topic. Tomorrow, school starts again but I still am in that 'break' mode; sleeping in, letting work go, all the usual. This just gave me that little kick I needed to get going and start the new period strong! As always, thank you!

[@jermaineconwayjr7991]

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[@mahmoudyounis3228]

What i like most about your videos its short but still very motivated I liked “its not ok” it pulls u out of the rut and let u see what’s wrong

[@catherinedesrochers]

I am myself in it at the moment and this is deeper juste being addicted to instant dopamine sources such as games, social medias or tv series. Those are just symptoms. The core problem might be a job or career that you don’t like or a series of failures, therefore feeling lost, trapped, stuck and like a crap. How build upon these failures or change job / career and to regain confidence, are the real question. Even if the ideas proposed in the video are not the solution, they help to put thing in place. It might be more complex to some people than other depending on the complexity of your situation, but it is always possible to achieve the best version of yourself with tons of work.

[@linzz555]

Thank you so much for this !!

[@Simone-tw2dy]

What a timing haha Thank you so much for your video! I hope the Action Motivation train keeps going for all of you beatiful people

[@bonumdolor]

Thank you. I definitely needed this. Literally perfect timing.

[@wlk2711]

Thank you so much for the video! This is exactly what I need at the moment, trying to forgive myself for being in the rut for the past month.

[@kenallenchannel3911]

Just the video i’ve been looking for

[@nikneumann9170]

Interesting video. I've just come out of a long rut, and now much more productive. I found that it helped to plan out the day in a notebook. List the essentials first followed by subsiduary and optional goals. Tick each goal off when completed. All those ticks at the end of the day provide the material "evidence" of your productivity. Thanks, Adam... I look forward to the next one❗👍🏼

[@kaiw522]

Thank you sooooo much for making this video

[@mirajadhikari9734]

thank you very much !

[@Obility-]

Needed this.

[@kaizenborntowin]

Thank you!

[@irened9961]

Love the drawing method, the presentation method

[@yengsabio5315]

I need to finish my MS degree 'cos I'm stuck here already! This video just gave me a huge slap, figuratively-speaking! So, thanks a lot! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepFighting

[@mymentorjane6705]

You presented very important info in a compelling and understandable way. Thank you for calling us forth. All of us watching this video (and your channel) have a spark of hope inside, or we wouldn't be watching. Whether you call it the will to go on, the will to live, or survival instinct, it's a sign that you have not given up and there's more inside you than you think. You may be ready to answer some tough questions, "How is living (it's not your be-ing, it's what you're do-ing) in a rut keeping me safe? What/who do I need protection from? What other options could keep me safe?" I spend a few years in a rut, even though I looked very active. It was a mental/emotional rut that no one notice, not even me until after I climb out. What helped me is choosing some minimum boundaries and participating in something I liked or enjoyed every day. Take care, everyone! We're all in this life together.

[@sarahroberts7374]

Love this comment. And even when i may be in a little bit of a rut, watching some self improvement videos is something easy one can do when low on energy which you can then leverage to get you going again in the right direction 😊

[@alejandrosanmillan1997]

Thank you

[@sacdaabdurhman]

“One day or day one. You decide.” Imagine where you will be if you start TODAY.

[@Thrillr]

Loved this video

[@quaffie]

havent been to the gym in days or even weeks? bro, i havent been to the gym for years

[@o0QuAdSh0t0o]

Gotta hit the gym

[@AnxietyManagement]

very simple yet efficient way to achieve to come out from rut is described in this video.

[@tuningtunetuningtuningfunny]

very good video

[@chilli8303]

Thanks

[@TheArtofImprovement]

Thank you 🙏

[@quaffie]

i doubt its the dopamin for me. i just dont have any drive to do anything, i just dont care anymore. i dont even play video games anymore. i just sit there and watch youtube all day, if i wouldnt watch youtube id literally do nothing

[@quaffie]

i tried some little stuff like cleaning my room every day for a while, however, i cant be proud of things other people do without thinking about it. there is no pride about being a failure for me

[@misse7095]

It could be more than a rut. Could be depression. Been there. Don’t be afraid to get help.

[@Heylomusicpianocomposer]

Rewards and praise do not work well for me. Not sure why. I respond best to intrinsic motivation. That said, I’ve started a stretching and walking routine. My body really needs it. Starting to feel better. It’s very slow going …

[@DianaSinohardjo11]

Hi. Thanks a lot for the video. I m currently in the middle of pulling myself out of the rut. For now I could be productive for one day, but the next day I could lie in bed all day with no energy (or motivation?). Could you please suggest what to do or how to manage energy so I can be consistently productive everyday, or at least during the weekday? Or am I too hard on myself? It seems that I expect myself to do high performance everyday.

[@mymentorjane6705]

I wonder if another way to frame the 'unproductive' day as a "restoring" or "replenish" or "refilling" day? If so, then you are living smartly and in the reality that being consistently productive every day is may be unrealistic for you, at least now or in this season of life. One suggestion would be to chart or record your cycle for a month and see if you notice any patterns according to your diet, sleep, people you're around, work you do, weather, etc. Another thought is that you might set up some boundaries about what you define as minimum and maximum productivity. IOW, a minimum boundary may be, get out of bed by x time, shower, brush teeth, eat x meals a day, talk to x #people each day. The max boundary may be something like, get no less than x hours sleep/bed time per day, work max x hours/day, spend max x hours on social media, devices, etc. Just some suggestions that support your individuality, protect and challenge you. Take care.

[@DianaSinohardjo11]

@@mymentorjane6705 Hi. Thank you for actually reading and responding to my question. And thank you for the wisdom. Those are really valuable insights for me, now I realized I can see things differently! I'm going to try the minimum-maximum productivity boundaries. It seems that I forgot to manage my recharging time properly. Again, thanks a lot. Wish you luck and success.

[@daveyt4802]

Quit your job or get fired seems to work for me. Even getting into a fight (as a male). Sure gets you out of your comfort zone.

[@nisebiggs6572]

A disruption sure does shift the paradigm

[@sparky8197]

Dont fight for the fun of it, get into combat sports if you like it.

[@rodrigodemendia5451]

What is a Rut?

[@josedavilatraavieso4327]

it's a vicious cycle.

[@grimthegreat8832]

My life story

[@Gome.o]

That's not how dopamine works, but otherwise great video

[@utsavaggarwal1621]

Hey team are you looking for a whiteboard animator?

[@lexijs]

12 year rut ending now

[@mr.e4938]

Its spelled Frustrated. Your welcome.

[@annettecastiglioni3366]

“You’re” welcome.

[@mrbeau5387]

Fail

[@st8tch790]

Effort is attractive to a man

[@rukaiya8706]

thats alright to be lazy soemmtims as long as progress bar is going up :P

[@MahSAM]

It simply can be a result of fatigue, burnt down and exhaustion. Or a sign of other health issues. Please consult with your physician before falling for these "pretty" self motivating videos and put extra pressure and responsibility on yourself that can make you worse. If you were doing well and were productive and now you are not, if you are struggling to do tasks that were coming easy to you beforehand, check your mental and physical health. Most times it is a sign for self care and rest rather than changing strategy.

[@sithabiledlamini6125]

I hate that woman who hurls insult after insult.

[@angeritchie4034]

'Fustrated'.....??!!!!!

[@freebie808]

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