How to Stop Feeling Uninspired and Empty
"Do you feel stuck, empty, and mad at yourself for doing mindless things that waste time? If you are still active, enjoy some things, have not lost hope about the future, and know your life has value, you are probably not depressed. More likely, you have lost your sense of direction or purpose, leaving you feeling stagnated and bored.
Lifting Out of Languishing
Autonomy
Autonomy is the desire to do things on your own, make your own life choices, and confidently think and act even when faced with new situations. When working on your own, you need to make choices about how you want to spend your time and energy, if not every moment, every hour. Set your boundaries so you aren’t distracted. Regularly check how you feel, choosing your emotional state as you work.
Mastery
Although learning can be frustrating if trying to take on a new complex task, focusing on small wins can keep you from giving up. At the end of each day, instead of looking at what you didn’t do well, acknowledge what you accomplished.
Ask yourself these questions before you go to sleep.
When I think about how today unfolded:
- What did I realize about my best self that I hadn’t fully recognized before?
- How did my talents, gifts, or wisdom help shape who I am becoming?
- What did I learn from any missteps I took? How did the lesson help me grow?
Purpose
Purpose is knowing that what you do contributes to helping others and that your life matters. You are more likely to commit your time and take on challenges when you know how the results will matter to others.
Consider these questions when choosing the plot line you want to live into. In the story, you want to live, how are you:
- Giving people hope or improving something that wasn’t working before?
- Getting your sense of joy from helping others or achieving great things that make you feel proud?
- Doing something that someone else will thank you for?
Looking forward to your days is up to you. Working toward more autonomy, mastery, and purpose will make time fly while you feel good about the ride."
@comfortableNight4463 I definitely have days where I am feeling this way and I think we all do from time to time! I think it's important to just take it easy on those days and just do what you feel as though you can do. It's important to just relax on some days, but don't let this feeling last forever. Take your time and recharge, but don't let it get you in a slump!
@fruityPond7887 Well said! Rest is important. It's important to allow ourselves to figure out what we need and focus on that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@comfortableNight4463 This is something I think everyone has experienced more or less... I believe taking some time to listen to our own needs and do self-care is the best option to regain motivation.
There are times though where individuals suddenly discover that they just don't like what they do in life. In this case I think people should work within themselves to accept that it is ok to start over!
After all, it has been proved that taking a break can contribute to a greater comback. Thank you for the interesting post!
@calmDew1576 Very well said! It's completely okay to start over and work on yourself. It's never too late. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
