How To Get Yourself Out Of A Funk
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How To Get Yourself Out Of A Funk

July 8, 2020 / 81 Comments
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Don’t you just hate when you find yourself in a funk that you can get out of?

I’m not even going to lie.

With the way things have been going in the world recently, I have found myself in a few funks.

You all know what has been happening in the world, so I think we can all agree that this will put anyone in a funky mood.

However, this is our reality and what we all are facing right now.

It doesn’t take a pandemic to put someone in a funk.

It can be something as simple as stubbing your toe first thing in the morning.

Or worse, getting some bad news in the middle of a perfectly good day.

It is always easier to get yourself into a funk than to get yourself out of a funk.

If you have been keeping up with the blog then you have seen the blog post that I wrote for moms who were in need of some ways to turn around a bad “mom” day.

This post was directed towards stay-at-home moms, like me, but I am aware that not all of my audience consists of just stay-at-home moms.

You don’t need to be a mom to get yourself out of a funk.

A rut doesn’t discriminate when they will come around or who they will come in contact with.

If you find yourself in a funk and are looking for how to get yourself out of a funk, then just keep reading.

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What Is The Difference Between A Funk And Depression?

Before I talk about how to pull yourself out of a funk, let’s address this question.

What is the difference between being in a funk and being depressed?

A lot of the time when we are in a funk, we automatically make the assumption that we must be depressed because we are experiencing some of the same symptoms of depression.

But are you depressed or just in a funky mood?

According to Choosing Therapy, in order to be diagnosed with a major depressive disorder, you need to be experiencing at least five major symptoms most of the day, almost every day, for at least two consecutive weeks.

Those symptoms are:

  • Depressed mood most of the day, almost every day
  • Decreased interest or pleasure in almost all activities, even things you once really enjoyed, most of the time
  • Appetite changes leading to unintentional weight loss or weight gain
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Fatigue, loss of energy
  • Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
  • Difficulty thinking, concentrating, and/or making decisions
  • Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, with or without a plan to complete suicide

It is very easy to assume that you are depressed when you are in a funk because you might be experiencing some of these symptoms.

But just remember that it is much easier to snap yourself out of a funk than depression.

When someone is depressed, it significantly affects their overall wellbeing making it difficult for them to function from day to day such as missing work or not eating for long periods of time.

If you are in a funk, you can try a couple of things to see if you will snap of it and if you do, then you know it was just a funk that you were in.

But if you think that you are experiencing more than just a typical funk, especially if you are having thoughts of harming yourself, then it is time to seek professional help.

Stop saying that you are fine when you clearly are not.

That is when you need to go to therapy and work through this with a professional.

Now that we know the difference between being depressed or in a funk, let’s talk about how to get yourself out of a funk.

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How To Get Yourself Out Of A Funk

Accept That You Are Stuck

The very first thing that you have to do in order to get yourself out of a funk is to accept that you are in a funk and stuck.

Whether it is a work funk, a relationship funk, or even a depression funk, you need to acknowledge and confront it head-on.

You know it and I know it.

So there is no need to deny that something is off and that you are having trouble finding the motivation that you are suddenly lacking.

For myself, being stuck looks like sitting in one spot too long scrolling on my phone.

And what I mean by too long is more than a couple of hours.

We all know how easy it is to be on your phone that long and it’s a terribly bad habit that biggest wastes time that we could be using to do something else.

When I’m doing this, it is usually a big indicator that I’m lacking direction and therefore motivation.

This is the beginning of a funk emerging for me.

If you too notice that when you are on the verge of falling into a funk, then it is time to change something up.

Get A Change Of Scenery

This leads me to my next tip and that is to get a change of scenery.

As much as I love my cozy bed, this is usually the area that becomes my go-to when I’m in a funk.

Think about the areas in your home that are your happy place.

This could be the bathroom, closet, or bedroom and these are the areas where you can sit all day long and do absolutely nothing productive.

There are moments that call for that kind of stillness and you will know because your body will tell you.

But there are moments where that stillness isn’t doing you any good and you will know the difference.

These are the moments where you cannot be still and when it is time for a change of scenery.

Maybe you need to switch rooms in your house.

If you are working from home, choose a different spot in your home to work like switching from the bedroom to the living room.

Or even going out on the patio.

When outside opens back up, go to your favorite café or coffee shop.

If you are wanting a complete change of scenery, take a small road trip to a nearby town or even go visit family or friends.

If I am just needing a complete change of scenery, I just make a trip to see my parents and hang out with them for a few days.

It’s a win-win for me because not only do I get to get away for a little while, but my daughter gets to hang out with her favorite grandparents.

Do Something For Yourself

A change of scenery is only the first step in doing something for yourself.

Once you have had a change in the environment, it is time to make yourself feel better and you can always do that by engaging in something that makes you happy.

This can be making yourself your favorite drink, ordering from your favorite restaurant, watching an episode of your favorite show on Netflix, or taking a warm bath.

These are just common things that people like to do, but it needs to be something that will make you feel better.

And once you are feeling better you can move on to the next step.

Find Something To Be Grateful For

Which is to find something to be grateful for.

Expressing gratitude and utilizing positive affirmations has become more and more popular nowadays because it has been shown to be helpful for your overall mental health.

If you are like me when I am in a rut, I tend to talk really bad to myself and doubt my capability to accomplish simple tasks.

By expressing my gratitude for the simple things, I am able to shift my mindset and think more positively about myself.

Do Just One Thing That Is Productive

When you are stuck in a funk, the last thing you want to do is something even remotely productive.

That is why I said to do just one thing that is productive.

By doing just one thing productive, you are one step closer to getting yourself out of a funk.

Doing something productive can be as simple as making the bed.

As a first-time mom who struggled with postpartum depression, making the bed and getting dressed that day was as productive as it would get for me some days and that was ok.

Cleaning and decluttering are always good ways to do something productive because there is a good chance that it usually needs to be done.

Decluttering can feel overwhelming so if I were you, I would only focus on one room.

Who knows?

You might just keep going once you have started because you just needed something to kick you in gear.

Something that I like to do that always feels productive to me is work on my blog here.

Is keeping up a blog work?

Yes, it absolutely is.

Especially if you want to be consistent like I am but, it also provides a creative outlet for me to talk to you guys and hopefully help you all in the process.

Take It One Day At A Time

Once you have found just one way to be productive, my last tip to get yourself out of a funk is to just take it one day at a time.

Some people are able to snap out of funk within a day or two and for others, it may be a few days or a week.

Everyone is different and there is no one size fits all strategy that will work for everyone.

Get through each day as best possible and find a way to show up for yourself.

And if not yourself, show up for the people around you.

For me, my daughter needs me to show up, because there are no days off in mom-life.

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Your Turn

Now that I have discussed some ways to get yourself out of a funk, I want to hear from you. How do you pull yourself out of a funk? Do you do the things I mentioned above? I would love to hear from you in the comments below and while you are still here, check out my previous blog post through the link below. Until next time!

Love,

Just Jass

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Hi! I'm Jasmyn or "Jas" as everyone likes to call me! I'm a stay-at-home girl momma to 2 beautiful little girls and married to my wonderful husband whom I have been with for 10 years! I'm a book and tea lover and when I'm not working on my blog, you can find me sharing bits and pieces of our lives on Instagram or me strolling down the aisles of Target and DSW! I'm the mama blogger behind the blog, Just Jass, where I offer parenting advice, productivity tips, and positive mental health habits from my perspective as mama of 2. Why don't you join me and my Jassy Fam as we navigate this thing called "mom-life" together!

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