7 ways to stay motivated when everything is falling apart
Miscellaneous / / April 05, 2023
Simple yet inspiring ideas for anyone who needs support right now.
1. Don't focus on trouble
When you stop believing that you are the most miserable person in the world, sadness becomes powerless and loses its power over you. There are always people who have a much harder time. Of course, this does not mean that your problems are less significant. But you definitely won’t be able to solve them if you give up and become discouraged. Try to keep a positive atmosphere around you and be grateful that the worst has not happened.
2. Help others
Humanity is the most beautiful virtue. Do charity work to alleviate your condition. Look for funds whose values are close to you, become a volunteer in a shelter for homeless animals, or give quality things you don’t need to those who need them.
Make the one around you laugh listen someone who wants to talk out, take on more household chores - any, even the simplest help to other people will distract you from gloomy thoughts.
3. Spend time on yourself
The most important person in your life is you. No need to think about what might have happened. Live in the present and evaluate everything that life gives you here and now, in terms of your priorities. Take a break, spend time alone with yourself and immerse yourself in
self-reflection.If you have a hobby that cheers you up, take it up. Like to sing? Spend a day at karaoke. Love to watch movies? Go to the cinema for an interesting premiere. Give yourself time until you feel ready to move on.
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4. Appreciate the efforts of others
Even very small gestures of kindness can cheer you up. More often give thanks those around them for what they do. At the same time, try not to expect too much from them and do not place high hopes on them, even if you yourself have done a lot. Otherwise, you will be disappointed. But it’s not worth it to specifically look for flaws in other people either. It is better to pay attention to their merits and appreciate any participation on their part.
5. Choose the right priorities
Regret leads nowhere. On the contrary, it only worsens the internal state. It is important to understand what to focus on first to make it easier.
In difficult life circumstances, many spend time crying and endlessly thinking about what went wrong. Get rid of this habit and learn to let go situation - what's done is done.
Start sorting out what's in your life right now and think about what your next step might be. It motivates you to learn from your mistakes. The experience you gain today will help you tomorrow. So it's better to stop living in the past and focus on the future.
6. Find someone who inspires
It could be a family member, a friend, or even celebrity. Whoever this person is, look into his life and try to understand what difficulties he had to face. The path of the people you admire will inspire you to straighten your shoulders and never give up.
7. Share your thoughts
One of the most effective ways to deal with melancholy is to speak. When you open your heart to others and speak out openly, it will be easier for you to get rid of sadness and discouragement. You can consult a therapist or talk with loved ones. The main thing is that these people listen to you without judgment, but at the same time they can directly say what you did wrong.
Even one small candle can dispel the harsh darkness. Motivation is always around us if we know where to look for it. And sadness is temporary and one day it will go away. Don't lose faith in yourself and keep fighting.
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