In this week's episode When You're In A Rut, I wanted to get really real with all of you. As I have found myself in a rut since Christmas, I thought right now might actually be the best time to record an episode on: how to help ourselves get through being in a rut. I have 10 tips that I share with you today.

1. Run to Rest, Not Avoid: The importance of intentional rest rather than using it as a means to avoid tasks.
2. Don't Compare: Don't compare oneself to others, as people often don't show their struggles.
3. Don't Judge the Rut: Accept your current state without self-judgment.
4. Balance Patterns with Novelty: Highlights the significance of introducing novelty into daily routines.
5. Talk to Someone: The value of vulnerable and honest with others.
6. Zoom Out: Encourage you to view the bigger picture beyond the immediate challenges.
7. Get Present: Advise against dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
8. Save Big Questions for Later: Suggest postponing major decisions or projects until in a better mental state.
9. Set Minimum Goals: Recommend setting achievable daily goals to maintain a sense of accomplishment.
10. Be Patient and Compassionate: Urge patience and self-compassion, emphasizing that ruts are temporary.

When you find yourself in a rut, please be kind to yourself and maybe try implementing one of my strategies for helping yourself through being in a rut.

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