40 Ways To Get Out Of A Rut
Posted on May 6, 2009 - Filed Under Inspiration
Lots of people hit the wall and fall into a rut. You’re tired creatively. You don’t feel like you’re coming up with fresh ideas. You feel unmotivated. Stale. Bored. Uninspired.
The good thing about it is that you can always DO something to change it …
1. Go for a run.
2. Kill a project that’s not working.
3. Have a beer with an old friend.
4. Show up to work an hour earlier.
5. Watch a good movie.
6. Watch a stupid movie.
7. Quit your job.
8. Build something with your hands.
9. Talk to an 8 year old.
10. Talk to an 80 year old.
11. Leave the city. Get far enough away that you can’t see the lights.
12. Try yoga.
13. Go see a band in concert.
14. Dance.
15. Call the smartest person you know. Ask them to lunch.
16. Eat a pint of blackberries.
17. Watch the Discovery Channel.
18. See the world through a camera lens. Video camera, still camera. It doesn’t matter.
19. Listen to Kid Cudi.
20. Write in a new notebook.
21. Write a letter. With a pen.
22. Go a day without email.
23. Go a week without the internet.
24. Visit a museum.
25. Tour an art gallery.
26. Go to a playground. And play.
27. Light incense and (try to) meditate.
28. Have coffee with an artist.
29. Go for drinks with a “suit”.
30. Build a fort.
31. Wear a tie to work.
32. Buy cool socks.
33. Jump off the highest diving board at the pool.
34. Email your favourite blogger.
35. Watch a TED talk.
36. Read a hard copy of Fast Company magazine.
37. Watch someone do something that you didn’t know was possible.
38. Spend an afternoon at Toys “R” Us. Buy LEGO.
39. Drink beer around a fire.
40. Go up to the roof of a tall building. Look down on the city.
Inspired by this post.
- Christian
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Very inspirational post.
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@ yesnokia
Thanks! I hope you keep reading the site.
@ brian
I’m glad I could help you “get out of your rut” and find your true self. Always good to help.
Here are the things I’m going to do today:
6. Watch a stupid movie.
14. Dance.
17. Watch the Discovery Channel.
30. Build a fort.
34. Email your favourite blogger.
37. Watch someone do something that you didn’t know was possible.
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Nice blog, I’ve found it via trackback on Seth Godin’s blog and subscribed immediately.
And I see that you’re a spiritual coach, too. Karma +1 for helping Brian find his call. ;)
@ Stephen
Thanks. Yeah, this post was definitely inspired by Seth’s list. And as for the karma, I’m always glad I can help people. Hahaha…
Nice list. Thanks.
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i love the discovery channel commercial.
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:)
the world IS just awesome
Yo, that shit is shopped, don’t try to fool us. I’m a let you finish but Jimmy Hoffa had one of the best 40 Ways To Get Out Of A Rut lists of all times. Of all times!