The Art of Pulling Yourself Out of a Rut
Return to normalcy using these four easy steps.
Life can be funny at times. Cruel, yes, but funny. At the very least ironic. A major league pitcher with a joker mask on, and an arsenal of pitches that would make Tim Wakefield jealous. You get used to the fastball only to have your knees buckled by a nasty 12–6 curveball.
For those not feeling the baseball references, I mean that it’s unpredictable. You get into a rhythm, things seem to be going well, and you’re hit with an unexpected obstacle.
The times I’ve found myself in a rut usually hit right after a long period of extremely high highs. The universe’s way of knocking me off my high horse a bit.
This past November was no different. The two years before were a constant upward trajectory — weight loss, career milestones, and a promotion that seemed to be guaranteed.
So, when that opportunity came crashing down, it caught me completely off guard. The result was a month-long bender of weight gain, lack of drive, and a descent into the unknown.
Between social media posts and conversations with friends and family, it’s evident these last few months have left many in a similar boat.
