I would be the first to admit that sometimes, I fall into a rut. It could be hitting a creative wall or experiencing burnout from work and personal life. Either way, I find that the best way to get out of a rut is to do something else. I have a list of activities that I pull from to get me out of my funk. Something as simple as stepping away from the page, going outside for fresh air, or looking out a window can do the trick. Other times, it requires a bit more energy. Swimming laps, going for a hike, or chatting with a friend are other great ideas.
A rut, by the way, is different from the blues. I wrote about how to shake the January blues earlier this year. I liken the blues to sadness and ruts to feelings of lackluster. Sadness can be combated with activities that add vitality, whereas ruts are best fought with inspirational moments. Sometimes these activities align, but not always. Speaking of inspiration, here is a post I wrote about freeing oneself from a rut. Here are my favorite activities to get out of a rut.
30 activities to get out of a rut
- Go on a walk/hike/run/swim/bike ride.
- Bask in the sunlight.
- Be outdoors.
- Look for nature.
- Breathe fresh air.
- Listen to music.
- Read a book.
- Watch a movie.
- Color or do art.
- Fly a kite.
- Throw a ball.
- Chat with a friend.
- Tidy the home.
- Plan something exciting.
- Doodle.
- Make lists.
- Do any sort of physical activity.
- Play pretend.
- Mediate.
- Hang upside down.
- Drink a cup of coffee.
- Drink more water.
- Garden or Farm.
- Cuddle with a pet.
- Cook or bake something.
- Try crafts.
- Go bird watching.
- Sleep.
- Go on a retreat.
- Learn something new.
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