Are YOU stuck in a RUT in Life? Here's How to Get Out Of It........

Everyone at some point in their life will feel stuck.

Or feel like they are not going anywhere.

Or feel like the they are treading water.

Or feel that whatever once brought them pleasure and meaning is not doing so anymore.

 

Such times in our lives brings us frustration. In fact, frustration always stems from expectations or desires that we have that are being unmet or unfulfilled.

 

For example, common areas of 'stuckness' people have are in the areas of singleness, jobs or employment, children, or the failure to complete dreams and aspirations.

 

After many months or years of having constant frustration it can lead to feeling like you are stuck or that you are in a rut. This can then lead to feelings of hopelessness and wanting to give up.

 

 

Here are some things to keep in mind when feeling like you are "stuck" or are in a "rut"

 

1. Evaluate the "why" you are in a rut. Are you stuck because of bad past decisions. Do you have unattainable goals? Do you have false hopes? Take time to reflect and clarify how you got into a rut in the first place. This will help you come up with concrete ways in which to work your way out of the rut.

 

2. Rewire your thinking. Approximately, 95% of the thoughts that you think today you will have tomorrow. Of those thoughts, about 80% are negative! Negative thinking becomes cyclical and our brains will start to automatically think and react negatively. The only way to change this perspective is to think positively and make it a habit. That is why we are to fill our minds with God's Word as we will rewire our brain to think positively!

 

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things" - Philippians 4:8

 

3. Keep pushing on. The majority of the time you will not feel like heading in the right direction. We all want to be in a state of homeostasis or balance. Push yourself to keep going. You won't feel like exercising, reading, or serving others (especially when you are tired), but keep doing these things even when you don't feel like it.

 

4. Do NOT be too proud to ask for help. When your car gets stuck in a deep rut and is immovable you must ask for help. In the same way, if you are stuck or are in an emotional or spiritual rut don't be afraid to get help. It's why God created others so we can support each other.

 

5. Use creativity to spark new ways for purpose. We are not animals and can think creatively and abstractly. Use the periods of being stuck in your life to think of new ways and methodologies to do things that will bring back life, energy, and purpose to your life. Be an innovator and see your frustration as an obstacle that you can overcome with the right creativity.

 

Any other ways to get out of a rut?