What the Funk?!?!

Send us Fan MailWhat the Funk?!?It is easy to be in a funk these days.  We have all found ourselves in a funk from time to time.  Today we are going to talk about what a funk is, what to do about it and when it’s more than just a funk.Webster's Definition:NORTH AMERICANa state of depression."I sat absorbed in my own blue funk"BRITISH avoid (a task or thing) out of fear."I could have seen him this morning but I funked it"What do you do about it?  DO SOMETHING!  Make a plan, stick to that plan.“Love is a verb, it is something you have to do on purpose.” Psychology today.  You need to love yourself, love God and love others.  Just because you are in a funk, it doesn’t mean that anything is wrong with you.  Start earning respect for yourself with action.   Now, that being said, you can have clinical depression, that is a different topic, but according to the Cleveland Clinic, decreased appetite, loss of interest in things you used to love, feeling lost or lonely all the time.  If you need help, talk to someone, talk to us if you need to.  We aren’t experts, but we have been through some shit.Also according to the Cleveland Clinic to get out of a funk:1.  Connect with others2.  Take a break from your own thoughts. WALK IT OFF3.  Create something4.  Clean or rearrange your surroundings5.  Create a playlist6.  Take some time off from work7.  Get outside in nature8.  Plan a trip, find something to look forward to, a goal is a great thing too9.  Pamper yourselfOthers: Challenge yourself, overcoming challenges can build confidence and courage to overcome your funk.  Daily disciplines. “Discipline equals freedom” Jocko Willink.A funk should be short-lived.  A week of doing a whole lot of nothing is one thing.  Just remember that life is short.  Don’t waste the time that you are here.Define what rest means to you and do that.  You may need to Pivot as in the last episode, if you haven’t listened, you should check it out!  You may just be vegging in front of Netflix, you will likely be in a funk.  We were created to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Do something for someone.  Love on someone without them knowing.  DREAM and take time in your day to focus and meditate on where you want to be.  Be grateful. Feed your body and not just crap.  Move your body.  Kick some ass! ( Candy kicks Ryans) Always makes me feel better!We can’t control everything, or much of anything.  We can control our actions, get out of bed, and execute your day every day!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show