How to Get Out of A Funk During These Weird Times

Hey gals,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here. The reason for my absence has mainly been this new semester in school, but also, I’ve been in a weird funk. In the beginning I felt uninspired to blog or record anything, mainly because I didn’t have any fresh new ideas, and I didn’t want to be repetitive to what everyone else was posting. Soon after, it became something deeper. I’ve been feeling the roughness of transformation and the steps that follow. New seasons in our lives often come with the uncertainty of the new and the unknown.

 

I think it’s safe to say that the past year has been a wild ride for all of us, and it’s led us down a path none of us thought we would be at in this very moment of our lives. For me, it’s been adjusting to life in Miami, starting a new degree at a new university, new work out patterns and eating habits, a shift in faith, and also other new life adventures/opportunities. I haven’t fully felt myself lately and I only want to post what feels authentic and is of value for you guys. With that, let’s get started on how I get out of a funk.

• Take time to isolate yourself: Isolating yourself will make room to process your thoughts. How or why do you feel like this about a certain situation? Process those feelings and emotions and allow yourself to figure out what it is you want.
• Praying: Meditating and spending time with God works wonders in my life. It brings me a strong sense of clarity and it reminds me of who I am and what my purpose is. Meditating can look different for everyone, but for me there is nothing like being in God’s presence. I aim to spend at least ten minutes a day praying and it completely shifts my day.
• Spend quality time with your inner circle: Spend time with those closest to you and let go for a bit. Spending time with loved ones is so good for our souls. You can go two ways about it, you can use the time as a release and distraction to get your mind off of your funk, or, you can talk about it with whom you’re hanging out with. Talking at times may help, and it can give us a fresh perspective.
• Get moving: Do something active to get your blood flowing and your heart pumping. Exercise is so good for the mind and body, and it will get you feeling good afterwards. Not only are you feeling good, you’re exerting whatever negative energy you might be feeling.
• Treat yourself: Work on self-care how you know best. Self-care looks different for everyone, so do it your way. For me, self-care can look many different ways. Some of my forms of self-care are treating myself to good food, going to the beach, having a nice drink, getting some rest, praying, or making green juices and working on my skincare. Whatever helps you nurture, love, and release the negativity, go there.
• Dancing: Dancing is a momentary go-to for me when I am in a funk. In the beginning of quarantine, up until some months ago, I used to Facetime with some my best friends and have a dance party. Now most of them are busy with work or don’t really need a dance party, but truth be told, I do! What I do is that I blast some music, even if I don’t really know the words, and I dance and jump around. The high only lasts a few minutes, but it feels good and in that moment it reminds you that the funk won’t last forever. It also gives you a chance to practice your dancing skills. 😉
• Hobbies: Hobbies are a great way to get out of a funk. Spending time doing things you love can have many benefits, such as: perfecting them, letting loose, getting your mind off your funk, or simply enjoying the moment. I know for me, I like to read, spend time making mood boards, going to the beach, cooking, biking, going to the gym, and even riding horses (which I don’t get to do often).
• Bonus Tip: Stay away from trying to figure everything out, and putting the pressure on yourself. You’re not meant to find all the answers right away, nor is it your fault you’re in this funk. Things will work out in its time, and everything that has to be, will be. Don’t try to control anything whatsoever because in the end things will be what they are intended to be.

Funks can be tough, and with the state of the world and the uncertainty of tomorrow, it can be easy to fall into one. Just remind yourself that it is a moment, and not forever. I personally remind myself that funks don’t last, they don’t change who I am, and they are usually a side effect of transformation and growth. Funks come from feeling out of it or uncomfortable and those things happen when we are shifting into who we were meant to become. Trust the process and don’t allow it to consume you.

I hope to be back to posting more regularly, let’s see what the next few weeks bring. I will say, I won’t be posting on a schedule, but I am looking forward to posting more often. In the meantime, take care and as always, thanks for keeping up.

 

-XX,

Keren Nicole