There are always ups and downs in life, and sometimes we fall into troughs and feel frustrated, helpless, and confused. At such a time, how should we adjust our mentality and regain our direction and motivation? The following are 8 effective methods that I have summarized based on my own experience and learning. I hope they can inspire you.
- Reduce interpersonal relationships. When we’re at a low point, we tend to feel stressed and anxious and don’t want to interact much with others. At this time, we can appropriately reduce some unnecessary interpersonal relationships and delay replying to all messages, such as replying once every half an hour, to reduce others’ social dependence on us. At the same time, we must also block those who consume ourselves and prevent them from continuing to occupy our own memory. In this way, we can save some energy and focus on our own things.
- Combine information sources. Information is an important factor that affects our mood and behavior. If the information we receive is all about boring gossip, comparison and anxiety, negative emotions, consumerism, etc., then we will feel more depressed and confused. Therefore, we need to sort out our own information sources and remove those information sources that are not conducive to our growth and happiness. At the same time, we must also exit or block various groups, friend circles, social apps, short videos, online articles, etc. to clear our brains and think clearly.
- Reduce unnecessary consumption. Consumption is an act that can bring us short-term happiness, but it is also an act that can get us into trouble. When we’re at a low point, we may be tempted to buy something to comfort ourselves, but doing so often causes us to spend too much, adds to financial stress, and even leads to debt. Therefore, we need to reduce unnecessary consumption, delay decisions for a few days when deciding to buy things, and buy only necessities as much as possible. At the same time, we must not compare ourselves with others, and stay away from friends and big Vs who instill in us the concept of comparison, advance consumption, and prevent ourselves from rebounding. This can reduce the pressure on oneself to consume, thus reducing the emotional burden.
- Tidy up the environment. The environment has an important influence on our psychological state. If we live in a cluttered and dirty environment, we will feel more depressed and irritable. Therefore, we need to do some simple storage, cleaning, and sweeping to restore order to the environment, so that the mind can gradually return to stability.
- Develop hobbies. A hobby is an activity that makes us relaxed and happy. When we are at a low point, we need hobbies that can divert our attention, relieve stress, and increase our interest. For example, painting, writing, photography, music, sports, etc. These hobbies can free us from emotional internal friction and allow us to discover our potential and value.
- Ask others for help. When we are at our lowest point, we may feel isolated and afraid or unwilling to ask others for help. But actually, this is a wrong idea. Sometimes, we need help from others to better solve problems and overcome difficulties. For example, where experts, teamwork, and resource exchange are required, we can find ways to find the appropriate people to complete the task instead of leaving all the pressure on ourselves. Of course, when we ask for help from others, we must pay attention to the correct communication method and appropriate rewards, and do not let others feel that we are taking advantage or troubling them.
- Learn to please yourself. Self-pleasure is the ability that allows us to regulate our emotions and improve our sense of well-being. When we are at a low point, we need to have some means of soothing ourselves. For example, go for a walk, travel, read a book, exercise, communicate with wise people, do all kinds of things you like, etc. These methods can relax us and allow us to see more beauty and hope.
- Quit bad hobbies. Bad hobbies are behaviors that allow us to temporarily escape reality and satisfy our desires, but they are also behaviors that may lead us into a deeper depression. For example, gambling, indulgence, alcoholism, etc. These behaviors can make us lose our minds, harm our bodies, waste time and money, and even lead to legal and moral problems. Therefore, we must quit these bad hobbies, stay away from these temptations, and stay awake and healthy.
The above is a sharing of 8 effective methods on how to get out of the trough of life. I hope you can benefit from it and find your own direction and motivation in life!
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