I have been in a rut for the past few weeks, maybe even longer, and my mood has been swinging like crazy. One day I’ll have all the energy and determination one can muster only for it to crumble the next morning. It’s obvious to me now that I have been putting so much pressure on myself, doing anything and everything hoping for success that I just wasn’t accomplishing anything.
So this morning I woke up and decided it was time to get my groove back.
Yesterday I announced I was scaling back on my external projects in order to focus on my own, that was the first step. This Sunday I will be heading to Florida on a working vacation, away from the kids and my family obligations. So on my downtown I plan on coming up with a plan and really think about what my goals are and the best way to achieve them.
This morning I Googled (isn’t funny how this became an actual word), “Lost your Mojo, how to get it back”, and came across some great articles.
Ian Nutthall from leashoptional.com suggests the following:
- Get some fresh air
- Do something fun
- Get laid
- Learn something new
- Meet like minded people
- Travel
- Start a blog
Check out his post How to Recapture You Mojo
Lisa Brookes Kift on lisakifttherapy.com suggests the following:
- Connect with other inspiring and authentic women
- Change out of a career that doesn’t ignite your passion
- Work on past injuries
- Find hobbies or activities you love
Check out her post Women: How to Get Your Mojo Back
Lissa Rankin, MD suggests the following on Twittermoms.com – great tips for moms who feel they are losing their mojo.
- Take time away from the kids
- Plan nights out
- Have fun with your kids
- Live with purpose
- Don’t forget about sex
- Pay attention to your health and nutrition
Be sure to check out all her tips in her post How to Be a Mommy With Mojo
I also found some interesting books as well like:
Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation, and Your Inner Diva
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