Single Besties

How To Get Out Of A Creative Rut (8 Simple Hacks) | Montana Doran


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Whats up guys? Welcome back to another week of SOLO episodes! So glad you are here. This week we are talking all things getting out of a rut!

[2:00] Step 1: Accept/Acknowledge you are in a rut.

  • Rut=Routine Unproductive Thinking
  • Denying it doesn’t help “im just worn out” or “ill feel myself tomorrow” continues the cycle.
  • Have compassion for yourself, blaming yourself won’t help you feel any better.
  • [3:20] Step 2 Identify The Cause:

    • Use self reflection
    • Journal about it
    • Go deeper with yourself.
    • What makes you happy or stressed
    • Are you doing things bc you want to or bc you think you should?
    • Do your relationships provide Meaning and fulfillment?
    • [5:28] Step 3: Take a closer look at your goals

      • Have the big goals, but have small stepping stones along the way.
      • We have to stop over striving
      • Its better to have the big goal, but several small attainable goals along the way.
      • [7:15] Step 4: Make small changes

        • Take it day by day. You don’t have to fix everything all at once. Small steps to big   changes.
        • [8:30] Step 5: Remember self care

          • Relax breaks from difficult projects, time off exercise, sleep, time with loved ones.
          • Self care is more than just face masks. Its getting enough sleep, eating healthy,         drinking enough water etc.
          • [10:11] Step 6: GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BREAK

            • Go doodle. Go for a nature walk.
            • Go hug a tree.
            • GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BREAK.
            • We are all over worked and over stimulated.
            • [11:00] Step 7: Be more impulsive

              • If you’re in a rut, its going to sound counter intuitive BUT be more impulsive!
              • Get out of your comfort zone.
              • Go somewhere new, put yourself in a situation that you never usually would.
              • [12:40] Step 8: GET Support

                • Surround yourself with people and community.
                • We are better together and we were not made to live life in isolation.
                • If you are lonely and needing connection reach out to me and I can get you connected.
                • ...more
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