10 Tips to Overcome a Funk and Find Your Inspiration Again with Jen

The Jen Marples Show

The Jen Marples Show episode 160 is here!

Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Maybe you're in a funk, overwhelmed by life's demands, or struggling to find your groove. If so, you're not alone. We all experience those moments of stagnation and feeling uninspired. But the good news is, there are simple yet effective ways to break free and reignite your spark.

After a nice Mother's Day, I woke up this past Monday just feeling totally drained and unmotivated. I knew I needed to shake things up, so I took my own advice and did what I needed to get out of my funk. These tips can work for you too!

Here are my top 10 tips to help you shake off that funk and step back into your vibrant self:

1. Move your body - Exercise helps clear your mind and sparks new ideas.
2. Change your location - Working in different places stimulates creativity.
3. Talk to a trusted friend/colleague - Seeking outside perspectives provides a fresh view.
4. Journal - Writing helps purge negative thoughts and gain clarity.
5. Help someone else - Boosting others lifts your mood and gets you out of your head.
6. Take a break and have fun - Unwinding prevents feeling stuck in routines.
7. Try a new hobby - Stepping outside your comfort zone fuels motivation.
8. Step into your best self - Dressing the part lifts confidence on low-energy days.
9. Read/listen to new things - Mixing up inputs sparks new ideas.
10. Don't take yourself too seriously - Laugh more and celebrate accomplishments.

Remember, feeling stuck is a natural part of life. But with these ten tips, you have the power to break free from any funk and step into your most vibrant, joyful self. Try incorporating these strategies into your daily life, and watch as your mood lifts, your creativity flourishes, and your zest for life returns.

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1. 10 Tips to Overcome a Funk and Find Your Inspiration Again with Jen (00:00:00)

2. Changing location, seeking trusted opinions, and journaling for creativity and perspective. (00:03:17)

3. Breaking out of a funk by trying new things, helping others, and taking breaks. (00:07:33)

4. Overcoming funk by trying new things, dressing up, and not taking oneself too seriously. (00:11:38)

5. Breaking out of a funk by celebrating small wins, taking breaks, and seeking support. (00:16:11)