stuck in a rut

It’s very easy to feel stuck in a rut when we are grieving. We go through the day to day motions without even realizing we are just trying to stay in survival mode. So many things going on around us are moving along, and we are just trying to keep up. Especially when we are experiencing grief, we tend to try to do anything just to get by. We lack motivation to try new things and our head and our heart are just not working in sync. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut and making new plans or changing things up is too difficult, try to offer yourself some extra compassion, patience and self love. Knowing this feeling of stagnation is normal at times can be helpful. It is often hard to move forward day after day if you’re engaged in the same daily routines. We tend to be creatures of habit and sometimes get stuck operating on auto pilot. Remember it is helpful to try living in the present moment. Do things more spontaneously that are not pre planned. Say yes to new experiences and don’t be afraid to try something new. Even though it is hard when you are deep in grief, try creating the intention to have something to look forward to. It can be just as simple as taking a shopping trip or going out for a coffee or meeting a friend for a walk. Having future plans for something to look forward to can sometimes be just what you need to pull yourself out of the rut you are stuck in. Making a change, no matter how big or small, can help us to break free of a rut and to help us to start feeling a little bit happier in our life.