How do you get out of an emotional funk?

[Msputiton]

I been feeling down, and out. Mostly from my body being tired. And i just can't seem to shake this feeling a little down.

[21Cowboy21]

Trest self care as objectives most days od the week you want to check off on a checklist.

Nutrition Objectives Most days (some you will not do or miss and that is ok - especially stsrting out - key is to just increase by 5% each week so it feels normalized rifht from day 1 with a hint of automatic improvement from last week)

- Breakfast - eggs oatmeal with frozen blueberries on top with tea

- Lunch - pb&J on whole grain toast, water and apple

- Healthy snack like glass of water and nuts with himemade fruit smoothie (no sugar - just natural ingrediants like frozen berries bananas milk honey and small Tbsp of peanut butter

- Supper - 2cups frozen peas and carrots defrosted to hot in microwave, 1 chicken breast, and 1/2 - 1 cup whole grain rice with tea.

Fitness Objectives:

- get out in nature (very important) even just for a relaxing 20-30min walk each evening to reflect on your own thoughts and clear your head and fuel yourself with pleasurable memories and peace of nature.

- hit the gym just 4-5 days/wk for 1 hr + do 20-30min of stretching at the end of the workout session to feel awesome and prevent injury and keep yourself mobile and happy eith strong core.

Hygiene Objectives:

- Sleep Hygiene - sleep 8.5-9hrs / night (you may wake up earlier naturally but always give yourself the option with a 9 hr alarm so you won't likely need an alarm and your body is waking up exactly at 100% rejuvination lvl on your OWN terms - and nobody elses

- Environmental Hygiene - keep your chores done on a weekly schedule for daily task at a certain time each day (5pm after work - dishes grt done and garbages get changed just on days that are needed), and wekend tasks like laundry bedsheets and bathroom and floors. An efficent environemnt leads into an efficent week free of mlst obstacles that could pop up unexpectedly abd slow you down to living your gappiest lifestyle.

- Personal Hygiene - first thing when you wake up - dont wait - shower and shave - you feel feel way better to tackle they day after you feel fresh and good avout yourself. And always start if nothing else - sim

[21Cowboy21]

Ply making the bed.

[21Cowboy21]

Start with where you are at. You can always keep doing what you are doing or eat anything you want. But just ensure that you add just one of these items at a time as new habit each week and then add a second in the stsrt of week two, and anoyher item/10 the stsrt of week 3. You eont notice a difference initially - which is good becuase you won't feel like you are actually giving anything up - or have to quit anythignlater and they will feel grest ling term - but commit. And if you make a mistake - its no probalem because your goal was to aim for most days not all days nayway. Grt back on track quick and easy and contineu on. 10 weeks from now you will feel like a completely different person.

And if you neglect to do yhe following you will enjoy the same feeling as you currently have if you contineu the same habits as you currently are. Nutrition places and insane benefit in emotional well being whicg a lot of people dont realize. It unlocks a ehole new lifestyle for most poeple and is way more enjoyable.

[21Cowboy21]

Your habits are the input, and your emotional physical and spiritual and social well being are the output. Chose the habits that will allow your body a fighting chance and maintain for 10wks even when it feels hard at first. And just stsrt gradually - this part is very important 5% increase per week and adapt as you go.

KISS method works - keep it simple stupid. Ehat I always tell myself is "your stupid, so keep it simple". And if you think it will br easy to accomplish - GOOD. Than you should have no problem achieving it. And have no excuses not to.

[virtue2332]

You have to listen to your body if it's tired it needs something be it rest, nourishment, or both. As far as emotional funks go they can be tricky when you don't feel well its easy to think along those lines. It's just chemicals in your brain though so find activities that stimulate the production of that feel good. It could be watching your favorite comedian. Stay away from negative people even a helpful friend can end up keeping you in a funk simply by being agreeable. You need someone to distract you because whatever led to the emotion is behind you these are the residual effects and you are strong , fun, and in control.

[ilikesnow]

i relate!! im constantly sad and zoning out, and i have no idea how to fix it. but one of the things that helps to make it less distracting is focusing on something like revising for a test or listening to music. maybe this thing will slowly fade?

[DizzyDesii]

You need time to relax and chill. Maybe do a spa day or sleep in all day on a day that you’re free. Rebuild yourself slowly. I like to sit and listen to music. But its not doing it for me today so i whipped out the ole xbox

[ShiftingMonke]

This.

[OfMiceandMen]

Been there before. I always suggest nature therapy, it could be just walking to the park, the sounds of birds chirping, the breeze through the trees, etc. can help clear your mind. Just close your eyes, take in the sounds and breathe in the fresh air. Sometimes, just getting back to the basics can get you out of the funk.

[ShiftingMonke]

Take inventory of the good things you have. Health, spirituality, friends, family, all of it. Keep in mind that these good things remain.

Next try to remember the last time you were down; you eventuality got over it, right? This moment will pass. Bad feelings are temporary. Don't invest into them any more then you already have.

Finally, what Dizz said- lose yourself in something you enjoy, something that makes you happy. There's nothing wrong with taking a day for yourself.

[AmandaYVR]

"Don't invest into them any more then you already have."
This sentence was interesting.

[ShiftingMonke]

@AmandaYVR may I ask why you think so?

[AmandaYVR]

I've just never heard that phrasing before. By using "invest" it's almost like a wake-up call, alerting the person to the energy that is going toward it.
(Don't know how, exactly, to phrase what I'm thinking here.)

[ShiftingMonke]

@AmandaYVR ah! Well thats fine, I thought you took offense to it. And yes, that is the point: these negative feelings seep away at your happiness, and you may not always be aware of it. It is an investment of energy, just not always a conscious one. It's all good!

[AmandaYVR]

No, no offence at all. 👌
If I'm upset, I probably won't let it fester. I like to be fairly direct and communicative.

[ShiftingMonke]

@AmandaYVR that's what I've noticed from your previous comments on other's posts, but I value your input so I was curious if something was misconstrued. Glad to know I brought you a phrse and idea you hadn't thought of!

[xJeremyx]

For more trivial emotions such as loneliness or stress, I usually get some comfort food, eg. ice cream, sushi, whatever. Sit down in bed, turn on youtube, and relax.

If it's something seriously upsetting, I turn to a couple of my friends. I don't like keeping bad emotions bottled up. I prefer to acknowledge them, let them out, allow myself a little time to slow down and chill out, and life goes on afterward.

[MLGbreezy]

Working out. For me when I get really fustrrated like really really depressed and stressed to the point where I’m just mentally in a bad place the first thing I always instinctively wanna do is punch something. But I don’t really have anything at home that I could hit full force to get all that pent up anger out so the next best thing is to go to the gym and push myself by lifting the heaviest possible weight I can till I feel better.

[Wish4UrB00ty]

I either have a me day where I do something special by my self or i have a family day. My family can get me out of almost any funk. Otherwise I go to the beach or sit and read. If it is warm out I might go for a long walk or hike.

[TonyV]

Hard to say, no one right way for everyone. Try working out, or just getting things knocked out on your to do list, those can give you a feeling of accomplishment.

And if you're just to tired, you might just need mote sleep.

[gorydetails]

Treat yo self. Take a mental health day, get out in the sun. Take a nice long walk, meet some friends, get a massage, go sit by the water and have some drinks. Do that one thing you’ve been putting off for a while

[melanieeeB]

I personally sleep it out, I write it out into my journal and take a few days just for me.

[SnowedIn]

I'm sorry to hear that.

Here, have a 🥤

[Paul_in_Indy]

Normally, I like to shoot some hoops. I won’t suggest that to you. :)

[Sixgunsound]

You need a shutdown day off from the world. Go do a spa day and try again after that.

[exitseven]

Have a light workout, maybe some cardio. Have a chocolate ice cream cone.

[humanearth]

Go force yourself to have a good time doing something fun

[loveslongnails]

Go do something you really love doing, or go be with someone you really love being with.

[Jennz6]

I go to bed and “Sleep” usually when I wake up I feel better

[Jennz6]

Sometimes I eat ice cream 🍨

[Charliefretz329]

Get the heart rate up, laugh, visit a beautiful place, meditate/relax, breathing exercises…

[Charliefretz329]

Get hugs 🤗

[Paulychicagoluv]

You already know, just to chat with me. Duh.

[collie22]

Meditation on my prayers

[Fuentes]

Next day is always better

[Bklynbadboy12]

Have you been resting