20 small things to do when you’re fed up and a little depressed
Welcome to the experience of being human. I know what it’s like to feel stuck and fed up.
Maybe you got dumped or rejected. Maybe you feel disrespected. Maybe you’re frustrated and fed up with work.
Yup, it sucks.
When I’m in this state, I have frequently thought that the best solution is to do something drastic, fueled by emotion — maybe to buy a van and travel the world.
Or quit all my social media.
Or start a whole new career.
But more often than not, all we need in this moment is to do the next small thing.
This little step reinforces your action-taking identity, fueling a return to joy.
You’re not a moper. You’re a doer. This is always the solution to the malaise.
Show yourself who you are through the small actions, and your mindset will shift. You will feel a new lease of life.
Here are some suggestions:
Read ten pages of a book with no distractions.
Reach out to someone and ask them a question or invite them out for coffee.
Focus on all the sensations in your body for at least a minute. This will cause you to…
