Are you stuck in a rut?
To be stuck in a rut means, “to have not changed what you do or how you do it for a very long time so that it is not interesting any longer…” or “An uninspired routine or pattern of behaviour that one continues unthinkingly or because change is difficult.” New Year is traditionally about change and new habits replacing old unhelpful habits, but it can be difficult. You make these grand plans about quitting smoking; losing weight; doing more exercise; getting up earlier; going to bed earlier; getting “fit”….heck even, changing jobs or starting a new career.
There is this feeling of hope that somehow, by making a resolution, you will get out of that rut and life will be better. All too often by the end of January the resolutions have faltered, the new habits are a struggle, you slip back and there you are, stuck in a rut again.
I made a video about what I do to avoid getting stuck in a rut.
According to Psychology Today
We persist in doing things that do not bring the results we want for 4 key reasons:
- The “Sunk-Cost” Fallacy. Concentrating on what you already invested, such as time, money, and effort, may keep you stuck.
- Pipe Dreams. Thinking about running away to Tahiti or winning the lottery may help you feel better, but probably will not bring about real change.
- Wishful Thinking. Longer work hours at a harder job may land you the promotion, but then again, it may not. And in the meantime, you may get burned out.
- Intermittent Reinforcement. When caught in a negative situation, small positive cues may signal that things will improve eventually when in fact they may not. Instead of remaining in a dead-end situation, determine objectively whether things are actually improving overall.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/tech-support/201403/5-powerful-strategies-get-you-out-rut
None of the above are very helpful to our wellbeing. However, shifting that past programming and creating new positive habits can be daunting. I want to offer some help, and it won’t cost you anything except a small amount of time, each day for 30 days. Understanding that January may be the time you try lots of new ideas and changes I am going to be realistic with you.
From February 1st I am going to be running a 30 Day Challenge to help you get your sanity back, get out of being stuck in a rut and embed new more positive habits. Change is easier when you have support. It is also more effective when you make small doable changes, one small step a a time.
Join me on February 1st – your first step is to CLICK HERE TO REGISTER – no cost but your first action is to commit to change.
If you are a mum who wants to have feel happier in herself, with her children check out my book Frazzled to Fabulous in 5 Minutes a Day Follow my quick and easy step-by-step programme here https://www.frazzledtofabulous.com/