Ryan’s Journal: What Do You Do When You’re In A Funk?
by Ryan PewHave you ever had one of those days where you just can’t seem to get it together?
You drink your coffee, go on your run, or perhaps your moment of zen. Yet that doesn’t get you out of your rut. What do you do about it?
I am in a stage of life where I am building.
I am building my sales practice, building my family (up to five now), and building my wealth. I have found that those all keep me busy and I have little time for me. When I compare myself to my friends, though, they are in similar circumstances.
The ebb and flow of emotions is normal. Low points happen and should not be feared. However, if we allow ourselves to dwell too long, it can become more than a rut, it can be a lifestyle.
I have a new little girl at home and she is amazing. She also is a night owl and I have found that sleep deprivation and feeling down are directly correlated. My wife and I are walking around in a fog and I am not at my best.
I have started to become aware of this in the past week and have actively worked out ways to overcome it.
Currently my little one likes to wake around 5:30 in the morning. I have found if I just get up to go for a run I get the added bonus of watching the sun rise. That’s an amazing feeling.
I have also found that she likes to cry a bit so we stay up rocking her. This has led to my wife and I having genuine conversations because our phones aren’t attached to our faces. This has also been amazing as I actually like my wife. (To be clear I love her as well).
I say all of this because it’s on my mind. I know I am a bit low and I know others are too on occasion.
Ultimately it is our choice on how we proceed.
How will you proceed?
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