Motivation

Starting Over Isn’t As Scary As You Think

| Gayle Katz

Starting Over Isn’t As Scary As You Think

Starting over. Caterpillar changes into a butterfly.

Nothing is going right. It seems like the world is against you. You can’t get motivated. And it’s just depressing.

Whatever you’re struggling with and however you’re feeling is mudding your state-of-mind, your body, and your life.

And it’s not an isolated incident. The rain cloud follows you every minute of every day and it’s consuming you.

When things get this bad, so bad that you have a tough time getting out of bed or you feel the need to fake happiness with your friends and family, you may need to step back for a moment and consider another way forward.

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No Motivation? 9 Ways to Get Your Groove Back in 20 Minutes or Less

| Gayle Katz

No Motivation? 9 Ways to Get Your Groove Back in 20 Minutes or Less

Cat lacking motivation

Sometimes you pop out of bed like toast, right? You got enough sleep or you’re excited about what’s planned for the day. These are the days I love because I feel productive and engaged.

On the other hand, there are other days when it’s tough to even fall out of bed. Maybe you didn’t get enough restful sleep, you ate something that disagreed with you, or you’re just lacking motivation. I know I’ve felt this way. How about you? Have you ever felt like you couldn’t even make it to the starting line let alone even think about the finish?

How do you get past your sluggishness? Or do you just drag yourself through your day? I’m not judging, but just slogging through your day, while it might be effective, won’t get you charged up and you’ll be counting the minutes until your day is over. That’s what a lack of motivation can do. I know. I’ve done it.

Instead of watching the clock click the seconds away, try something else to get yourself motivated and ready to tackle your day.

Here are the 9 ways I motivate myself into getting my day started, even if I’m not in the mood.

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Frustrated? 7 Ways to Kick It to the Curb & Feel Better

| Gayle Katz

Frustrated? 7 Ways to Kick It to the Curb & Feel Better

Frustrated girl screaming

You know that frustrated feeling.

Your alarm clock didn’t go off, had a fight with your significant other, spilled coffee on your new shirt, and you’re late to work because no one knows how to drive. You just want to scream!

And that’s only the half of it, right?

First, I want to share a little secret with you. You’re not alone. We all get that way sometimes and I’m here to tell you, it’s okay. Feeling frustrated is a bad feeling, but it’s still a feeling you should try to face head on or else it’ll fester inside you and make you feel worse, at least that’s been my experience.

 

Frustration is born out of helplessness and lack of control

 

While feeling frustrated doesn’t feel very good, probably because of the helplessness and lack of control that goes along with it, try your best to funnel your frustrated energies into something positive, constructive, and practical you do have power over.

If I make this sound simple, that’s not my intention. Breaking out of your frustrated funk is anything but easy although with some practice, you can make your frustration work for you instead of against you.

Typically when you’re feeling frustrated, you put all your energy into banging your head against the wall. Not literally of course, but, if you’re anything like me, you’ll keep thinking about it, internalize it, and keep dwelling on it until you’re beyond exhausted. I don’t know about you, but that seems like a waste to me.

 

Take your frustration and channel it into something positive

 

Instead of doing what you normally do when you’re frustrated, here’s what I do when I’m feeling frustrated and want to make myself and the situation better.

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Job Search Depression: 5 Ways to Prevent It or Recover From It

| Gayle Katz

Job Search Depression: 5 Ways to Prevent It or Recover From It

 

Woman experiencing job search depression

If you’re reading this article, you might be suffering from job search depression. If that’s an accurate assessment, I know how you feel.

Right now you’re at a job you don’t like, you’re underemployed and need another one to pay the bills, or you’re unemployed and searching for your next gig.

Maybe you’ve sent out resumes and cover letters like crazy or you’re selective on where you apply and nothing is happening no matter what you do and, let’s face it – you’re uneasy or maybe you’re depressed.

First of all, I hear you loud and clear and, believe it or not, I’ve been where you are right now on more than one occasion. It’s not easy, but you can pick yourself up, make some changes, and take control of your life.

 

How can you get the job search depression monkey off your back?

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9 Exciting Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship

| Gayle Katz

9 Exciting Ways to Spice Up Your Relationship (And Your Significant Other, Husband or Boyfriend Will Love Them Too!)

Loving couple - Spice up your relationship

Spice up your relationship. Haven’t thought about it in a while, have you?

As a result, you’re married or you’ve been dating for a while and the sizzle in your relationship has cooled off. You’re still attracted to each other, but something seems to be missing.

First of all, it could be that work is zapping your energy. Or maybe your parents are driving you crazy. You might not be eating the right foods or drinking enough water.

Consequently, with being on the go all the time and the stress that comes with pleasing everybody else, you might forget about your significant other, husband, or boyfriend, and that’s not good.

If this describes you, you definitely want to spend time reconnecting with your partner and rekindling the spark that brought you two together in the first place.

How? Good question. Keep reading and I’ll let you in on the secrets my husband and I use to spice up our own relationship.

Here are 9 things you can do today to spice up your relationship:

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4 Simple Ways I Built Up My Self-Confidence (and You Can Too!)

| Gayle Katz

4 Simple Ways I Built Up My Self-Confidence (and You Can Too!)

 

Woman working on her self-confidence.

Self-confidence is important. It’s one of those qualities that sustains you during the tough times and propels you further in good times. If you don’t have self-confidence or maybe you don’t have enough of it, everything can seem more daunting and scary, especially when things aren’t going your way.

Life is a bitch sometimes. People can be challenging. Your boss is disappointed in your work. Your mother just yelled at you. And your significant other is being difficult. Whoever or whatever you’re dealing with in your life, I get it. It’s not easy.

With all of these things happening, how are you feeling?

Are you struggling with self-confidence? We all do.

Do you doubt yourself? It even happens to the best of us.

What can you possibly do when it feels like nothing is going your way?

Instead of freaking out, being negative, and complaining about your lot in life, take a step back and refocus yourself on things that will help you take back your power and supercharge your self-confidence.

Ready to see the secrets of how I improved my self-confidence?

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Feeling Blue? 7 Ways To Beat Your After Holiday Blahs

| Gayle Katz

Feeling Blue? 7 Ways To Beat Your After Holiday Blahs

Feeling Blue? Ways to Feel Happy

Feeling blue? Stuck in a post-holiday funk?

Yes, the holidays are over. You opened your presents, ate too much, and spent time with friends and family.

As you’re taking down your decorations and getting reacquainted with your normal work week, you might feel a little bummed. If you’re feeling that way, you’re not alone.

With that said, here are 7 things I do to cheer myself up whenever I’m feeling blue. Maybe they’ll work for you too.

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4 Ways to Make a Good New Year’s Resolution That Sticks

| Gayle Katz

4 Ways to Make a Good New Year’s Resolution That Sticks

Woman thinking about her New Year's resolution

New Year’s resolutions are nearly impossible to achieve. Why? Because most people are unrealistic when they haphazardly pull their banal resolutions out of thin air.

People set themselves up for failure by not crafting a realistic New Year’s resolution they can keep and make work for them.

Does that sound like you?

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