Getting into a funk is a normal natural thing. Even the happiest of people can have days where they are just blah. I wanted to share 9 ways to get out of a funk so if you ever find yourself in one you know how to feel better stat!
9 Ways To Get Out Of A Funk
Get Outside: Sometimes I can get in a funk if I have been inside too long. When Liam was born (in the winter) we stayed inside quite a bit till it warmed up. Some days I would NEED to get outside, so when Andrew got home from work I would go for a walk. Even if it was around the block it made me feel better. Or I would sit on our porch swing while Liam slept and read. Getting outside really helps.
Meet Up With A Friend: One of the things that cheers me up the most when I really need it is meeting up with a friend. It could be for a walk, for a coffee, or even a phone date. It helps!
Clean Your Space: A messy space does not make your mood better. If you are at work, clean up your desk. At home clean up your immediate space. Make your bed, wipe down counters, etc.
Change Your Scenery: If you have the means get out of the place you are in for a few days. Go visit a friend in another city, go on a trip alone. Just change your scenery a bit!
Make/Buy A Healthy Meal: Sometimes when I am feeling blah its because I have been eating blah. So I will make a HUGE salad with greens, veggies, hard boiled eggs, fruit, grilled chicken and chop it up in my fav kitchen item ever my salad chopper (you need it). Or I will run to Whole Foods and be lazy and make one there. Either way it always makes me feel so much better.
Read For inspiration: If you need a book recommendation I have tons right here on my blog. But this could be an article, a magazine, another blog, anything. Read something that inspires you!
Call Your Mom/Bestie: My mom is the best. I love calling her when I’m in a mood. She always makes me feel better. Besties are great for that too!
Clean Out Your Closet: Not only will you get rid of stuff you don’t wear and don’t need but you may unearth some treasures you forgot you had!
Volunteer: Being around those that need your help will really make you appreciate your life and get you out of your funk!
I would love to know what ways to get out of a funk you would add!
If by funk you mean the mood that is not depression, then my best way to get myself out of a funk is to go for a drive alone and just blast music. Cleaning I dislike on a good day so that is guaranteed not to work.
Thanks for the ideas! Seeing them listed like that makes me notice how few of them I regularly engage in… especially going outdoors for no reason except, well, going outdoors – I should do that more often!
For now, cleaning my workspace and cooking meals are my favorites 🙂
I love talking to my mom or being around friends. Sometimes you just want to be alone too, so taking a walk is a great idea! I’d add “reading in general” – you noted reading something inspiring, but sometimes just reading in general helps me. Or taking a nap, or a warm shower (or bath if you have one).
This list is great. It’s so important to get ourselves out of a funk before it takes over. Exercise and friends are my secret weapons. Going to a yoga class, meeting friends for coffee or just talking on the phone always does it for me!
Love your suggestions, love the one about cleaning out your closet! My go0to option for getting out of a funk is to put on some fun and/or inspirational music.
Loved all of these tips! When I get in a funk I love to just drive around jamming out to my favorite music. By the time I’m back home I’m inspired and ready to get back to work.
These are all such good ideas. I love that they are all really so simple (and also productive) things that can boost your energy and give you just the nudge you need to get out of a funk! I’ve done 4 loads of laundry today for this very reason!
These are all good tips. They all entail a change of scenery and doing something different, which is the key! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
If by funk you mean the mood that is not depression, then my best way to get myself out of a funk is to go for a drive alone and just blast music. Cleaning I dislike on a good day so that is guaranteed not to work.
Thanks for the ideas! Seeing them listed like that makes me notice how few of them I regularly engage in… especially going outdoors for no reason except, well, going outdoors – I should do that more often!
For now, cleaning my workspace and cooking meals are my favorites 🙂
I love talking to my mom or being around friends. Sometimes you just want to be alone too, so taking a walk is a great idea! I’d add “reading in general” – you noted reading something inspiring, but sometimes just reading in general helps me. Or taking a nap, or a warm shower (or bath if you have one).
-Lauren
This list is great. It’s so important to get ourselves out of a funk before it takes over. Exercise and friends are my secret weapons. Going to a yoga class, meeting friends for coffee or just talking on the phone always does it for me!
Love your suggestions, love the one about cleaning out your closet! My go0to option for getting out of a funk is to put on some fun and/or inspirational music.
These are great ideas! I’m definitely in a little bit of a funk in certain aspects of my life right now so I may need to try one!
Loved all of these tips! When I get in a funk I love to just drive around jamming out to my favorite music. By the time I’m back home I’m inspired and ready to get back to work.
xoxo, Cecilia // sunnysidececilia.com
Love these tips! It’s amazing what one little thing can do for your mood.
Getting out of the house and doing something different usually helps me get out of a funk. I also love to bake which helps me shake a bad mood.
These are all such good ideas. I love that they are all really so simple (and also productive) things that can boost your energy and give you just the nudge you need to get out of a funk! I’ve done 4 loads of laundry today for this very reason!
These are such good ideas. I do think that cleaning your space and movie to a new location are helpful. I don’t know why though!
This usually happens to me more often in the winter. It’s tough being stuck inside! Baking usually helps. And listening to music.
Being in a funk can totally suck but it’s great to have ideas to help when we get into that mode. I love having new tips to try, thanks!
Your tips are always so refreshing and practical. I am totally going to clean out my closet
Great ideas! Going out for a coffee date with my husband always cheers me up!
Great tips!!! Reading motivational books always helps me when I’m in a funk! Crazy what a little reading can don