EP21: 5 Ways To Get Out Of A Funk
It’s important to look at ways we can support ourselves when we hit a low and are in a funk because that happens to all of us. So on our wise walk today, we are looking at 5 ways to get out of our funk when we have lost our stride and feel uncertain.
As we stride together, the questions on our minds are; when you feel out of sorts, do you listen to what is in your heart and mind without judgment? In what ways do you comfort and reassure yourself like you would a best friend? When you've lost your groove for whatever reason, do you stand up for yourself? What are things in your life that help you shift energies?
When I am in a funk, it messes with my head and doesn't feel good in my Heart Vibe, so I rely on a handful of wellness practices when I need to shift my energies from a negative space to a positive space. For example, I talk to a trusted friend to feel heard and understood, and even if they can't relate to my experience, their support and voice is always reassuring.
If you named your inner best friend, would it help you prioritize yourself first? If so, come up with a really cool name so that you can bond with them and consider these five strategies when you are feeling a low Heart Vibe. Take an interest in yourself like you would your best friend. Listen without judgment and feel it, don't fight it. Stand up and speak up for yourself. Change your environment to change your perspective, and last but not least, be kind to yourself.
If you have ideas or ways you manage your funk or spark your Heart Vibe, please share on our Instagram page @truestridebuzz. This Instagram page is for this podcast only, so I will not post any personal things so that we can focus on our wise walks and this True Stride collective. It's a space for you to share so that we can communicate with each other more broadly.
In this episode:
[00:24] Welcome to the show!
[01:24] Thank you for your feedback, and special call out to the strider for vulnerably sharing how they are feeling and how this collective helps lift his spirits.
[03:37] When you feel out of sorts, do you listen to what is in your heart and mind without judgment?
[03:48] In what ways do you comfort and reassure yourself like you would a best friend?
[03:57] When you've lost your groove for whatever reason, do you stand up for yourself?
[04:09] What are things in your life that help you shift your energy?
[04:22] Talking to my Aunt Teeny always makes me feel better.
[06:35] Aunt Teeny doesn't try to fix anything; she just reminds me I am doing everything I can right now.
[07:29] How can we support ourselves if your support system isn't available?
[09:09] Do you have space in your heart to treat yourself like your own best friend?
[10:09] Take an interest in yourself like you would your best friend.
[13:04] Listen without judgment and feel it, don't fight it.
[14:23] Stand up for yourself like you would a best friend.
[16:16] Standing up for myself takes a lot out of me, but I stood up for myself with a landscaper and got what I wanted.
[19:13] Change your environment to change your perspective and shake off the funk.
[21:10] Be kind to yourself.
[23:16] Here are some ideas on ways to spend time with your inner best friend.
[24:40] Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
- “Listen without judgement and feel it, don’t fight it.”
- “Often when I find myself in a funk, it’s less about what I did and more about what I didn’t do.”
- “Do you find it easier to stand up for them (others) than you do for yourself?”
- “When I do not speak up for myself, I waste a lot of time and energy.”
- “Stand up for yourself like you would your best friend.”
- “Nature and music are great healers.”
- “Forgive yourself as you would your best friend.”
- “Prioritize fun and do not take life so seriously.”
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