Today’s Solutions: December 17, 2025

You don’t know what it is, but it seems as if nothing you do is going the right way. Your motivation is gone, your sense of purpose lost, and you feel disconnected from everything around you. In short, you’re in a funk. But it’s important to realize that we all go through these low points. It’s normal. Sometimes we experience the highest of highs—falling in love, getting the job you always wanted, etc.—and sometimes you find yourself in a downright funk and unable to access any level of satisfaction. The question is: how do you get yourself out of a funk? We have three fun approaches for you right here that might do the trick.

The first approach is to immerse yourself in nature. Nature truly is the miracle drug. Getting outside into the fresh air and connecting with nature can be one of the quickest, most effective ways of putting the kibosh on deep-seated inertia. Away from the humdrum of urban life, you can get a moment to see life from a different perspective.

The second thing you should try is turning up the tunes and dancing. Since time immemorial, music has been a go-to for us humans when we need to lighten up, celebrate, and get ourselves moving. Put on your favorite playlist and dance around the house like a crazy person and notice how quickly you can get your energy moving and shift it so that you feel more energized and inspired in a matter of minutes.

If the first two approaches don’t work, try connecting with friends who inspire you. Surrounding yourself with people who are positive, successful, and actively working on personal development is a sure-fire way to keep you striving to be all you can be. In low times, it’s always good to reach out to a good friend who can pull you out of your funk.

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