Ahmed Shaami
When you cannot show up in life, you feel you are failing at all of it. Either it’s your work, your family, or your personal life, you feel trapped. You may have cried and wanted to disappear at that time. But that’s not how life works. No matter how many sheets you cover yourself up with and feel exhausted, you have to face the world and its challenges. Your burn-out period can only end when you find inspiration and motivation in your life.
You might right now be burnt-out enough to read this article but even then if you are trying, it means you actually want to stay motivated and taking an action for it. In order to get energized first, you need to pull yourself out of the epic rut you are in and start applying the following practical strategies to your life.
Remember the reason of rising from that rut:
The one thing that will instantly get you out of the depressed and hopeless mode is by remembering the reason. You need to know the thing that drives you not to stay stuck with a pessimistic attitude. Once you realize what your reason is, then devote all the thinking towards it. Know that the reason is your passion and whenever you feel lost, it will give you the inspiration you need.
Focus your energy:
When you feel burn out, there is mostly something that actually needs your attention but you are unable to give it. It is your passion that will make you stand up again. But once you get the energy to get up, start focusing all your energy towards that passion of yours. Either it’s your work or your health, start making plans for taking it up to a higher level.
Consider yourself as the savior:
While watching movies of superheroes, you may have wished if you could be the one saving people from the troubles. Why not apply the same thinking for your own benefit? Instead of feeling victimized, consider yourself the savior and take all the responsibility in making things right in your own life. Believe that you are the only to save yourself and make everything good again.
Take support:
All the superheroes you saw in the movies were also human. Little support from the people helped them to control the challenges they were facing. Think similarly and do not be shy of asking for help from the people you know will ever refuse to give. A little support from your family and friends means a lot in the times of trouble. Always stay connected and seek out the help when you want.
Make it a habit:
When you think about your passion every day, it becomes a habit. This habit never lets you forget where your efforts are directed towards. Write down your passion on a piece of paper and place it on your desktop, your mirror, or anywhere you know you will look at many times a day.
