I'm in a Funk

At some point or another we’ve all found ourselves at a place in our lives where we’ve felt worn out, bored, stagnant or just plain blah. And as the COVID restrictions keep dragging on we might be more prone to falling into these funks and ruts as we try to juggle with all it’s uncertainties.You might feel like you’re just going through the motions of life, doing the same things over and over again. This can be especially true if you’re now working from home without the usual office camaraderie and interaction. Adding to the mix for many parents is the role of teacher as homeschooling continues until classrooms open back up.  It can start to feel like the days all blend together leaving you wondering when the heck will this end and we can go back to the way things were. Maybe you feel like there’s nothing to look forward to or like you’re running in place, having feelings of hopelessness added with a pervading feeling of melancholy. Or maybe you can’t pinpoint what exactly is wrong, but something just feels…off. Well you are not alone and in today’s pod I share with you my own recent personal experience of being in that funky place. It’s definitely not a fun place to be, but with a little time, patience and a whole lot of self compassion there you will find yourself smiling and shining in no time.In This Episode, You Will Learn: The cost of lockdowns and mental health (1:39)My own funky story (2:46)How to have compassion with your self and embracing the funk (7:08)How being able to dig yourself out of the rut is an inside job (8:43)How to ask empowering questions and listen for the answer (9:43)The importance of giving yourself time and permission to feel the feels (10:44)5 simple keys to getting out of the rut (11:27)The gifts of practicing mindfulness and being in the present moment (24:14)Let’s Connect!WebsiteInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.