Comments on: Getting Back on Track: 5 Ways to Pull Yourself Out of a Slump http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:44:23 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ayesha Lone http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-60702 Ayesha Lone Wed, 07 May 2008 03:33:53 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-60702 I learned this tip recently from a segment I did on the Oprah Winfrey show with Marcus Buckingham. Journal for a week. Write down activities that drain you, make you feel weak. Also write down things that make you feel strong, you look forward to, time flies when you do them. If you're in a slump, you'll see that the reason may be because you are spending the majority of your time on activitie that are draining you...leaving you with no energy and no motivation. Slowly, start spending more of your time on the activities that you enjoy doing. Even if it's just making one change a week. This was a powerful tool for me to help me move back into the right direction. Ayesha http://Lifeology101.blogspot.com I learned this tip recently from a segment I did on the Oprah Winfrey show with Marcus Buckingham. Journal for a week. Write down activities that drain you, make you feel weak. Also write down things that make you feel strong, you look forward to, time flies when you do them. If you’re in a slump, you’ll see that the reason may be because you are spending the majority of your time on activitie that are draining you…leaving you with no energy and no motivation. Slowly, start spending more of your time on the activities that you enjoy doing. Even if it’s just making one change a week. This was a powerful tool for me to help me move back into the right direction.

Ayesha
http://Lifeology101.blogspot.com

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]]> By: etavitom http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-59880 etavitom Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:14:17 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-59880 Going for a walk is great! Thanks for the wisdom... Going for a walk is great! Thanks for the wisdom…

]]> By: Marshall http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-59869 Marshall Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:27:02 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-59869 Hey, I haven't been here for a few days because I've been finishing school finals. I've been in a bit of a slump lately, so this post is spot on. I especially liked the first point. I'm a big fan of routines, so usually when I get into a slump I'll notice that my routines are falling apart. At that point, I'll try to get back into the routine, thinking that that will get me out of the slump. Maybe my problem is that I need a break from the monotony. I'll definitely be trying this in the near future. Thanks for the insight. Hey, I haven’t been here for a few days because I’ve been finishing school finals. I’ve been in a bit of a slump lately, so this post is spot on.

I especially liked the first point. I’m a big fan of routines, so usually when I get into a slump I’ll notice that my routines are falling apart. At that point, I’ll try to get back into the routine, thinking that that will get me out of the slump.

Maybe my problem is that I need a break from the monotony. I’ll definitely be trying this in the near future.

Thanks for the insight.

]]> By: Jeff@My Super-Charged Life http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-59834 Jeff@My Super-Charged Life Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:53:53 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-59834 I like the idea of doing a good deed to pull out of a slump. I find that my slumps are usually caused by tunnel vision on my own little world. Doing something nice for someone else is a great way to get your attention faced outward again and to get a boost of energy to boot. Nice article! I like the idea of doing a good deed to pull out of a slump. I find that my slumps are usually caused by tunnel vision on my own little world. Doing something nice for someone else is a great way to get your attention faced outward again and to get a boost of energy to boot. Nice article!

]]> By: Peter http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-59820 Peter Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:04:33 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-59820 I have noticed that too - indeed I have been one of those bloggers feeling a bit blah recently. Initially I continued my routine of waking early and blogging, but on reflection I wasted my time as I would spend an hour or two in front of the computer for the sake of a few sentences. This past weekend I slept more than usual, spent a couple hours volunteering and did some exercise outside. This morning, for the first time in awhile, I feel great. And not surprisingly, the words are freely flowing again when last week it seemed as if I was trying to draw blood from a stone. I have noticed that too – indeed I have been one of those bloggers feeling a bit blah recently. Initially I continued my routine of waking early and blogging, but on reflection I wasted my time as I would spend an hour or two in front of the computer for the sake of a few sentences.

This past weekend I slept more than usual, spent a couple hours volunteering and did some exercise outside. This morning, for the first time in awhile, I feel great. And not surprisingly, the words are freely flowing again when last week it seemed as if I was trying to draw blood from a stone.

]]> By: MrAchievement.com (Stanley Bronstein) http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-59816 MrAchievement.com (Stanley Bronstein) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:36:39 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-59816 Basically, every so often you need something fresh. An observation I've had over the past few days. Based upon my following of other personal development blogs, I've noticed a trend of several of the writers being sort of blah the past few days ... Their posts, which are normally so positive and frequently posted either turned negative or there were no posts at all. I think some people out there are a little burned out at the moment. This excellent post by Peter is great, because it doesn't jump on anybody and it reminds them to simply get back on track and it tells them how. Yes, every so often we all need to just relax and let our spirits recharge. For example, yesterday and the day before, I did some gardening. Just a little something different to let my brain relax a bit ... MrAchievement Stanley Bronstein Attorney, CPA, Author, Blogger & Professional Motivational Speaker Basically, every so often you need something fresh.

An observation I’ve had over the past few days. Based upon my following of other personal development blogs, I’ve noticed a trend of several of the writers being sort of blah the past few days …

Their posts, which are normally so positive and frequently posted either turned negative or there were no posts at all.

I think some people out there are a little burned out at the moment. This excellent post by Peter is great, because it doesn’t jump on anybody and it reminds them to simply get back on track and it tells them how.

Yes, every so often we all need to just relax and let our spirits recharge.

For example, yesterday and the day before, I did some gardening. Just a little something different to let my brain relax a bit …

MrAchievement
Stanley Bronstein
Attorney, CPA, Author, Blogger & Professional Motivational Speaker

]]> By: Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/comment-page-1/#comment-59766 Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:18:26 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/getting-back-on-track-5-ways-to-pull-yourself-out-of-a-slump/#comment-59766 I love the idea of changing your routine. As long as you know what you need to do on any given day, it really doesn't matter what order you do those things in. So why not shake it up? It really does add a little spice when it's needed. I love the idea of changing your routine. As long as you know what you need to do on any given day, it really doesn’t matter what order you do those things in. So why not shake it up? It really does add a little spice when it’s needed.

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