Things to help myself when I’m feeling down, tilted or otherwise unproductive.

Reminders

• Don’t confuse invisible progress with no progress.
• You are fortunate.
• Drink more water.
• Don’t let your ego stop you from learning. Be humble. Ask lots of questions.
• Being sore means your muscles will grow stronger. Embrace feeling stuck and confused, but the key is to persist.
• No one knows what they’re doing.
• Pain is temporary. Happiness is temporary. Bask in both.

When you’re feeling unmotivated

• Exercising is a good way to clear the mind
• Find one thing that you’ll be happy to do get done for the day and forget the rest of your to-do list - Revisit your weekly, monthly, yearly goals
• Read a book

When you’re feeling angry

• Don’t get upset at dogs for barking (e.g. frog and the scorpion)
• Few people are going out of their way to upset you
• Most people act in a way that makes sense in their head
• Find a good friend to vent

When you’re feeling listless

• You can afford to do nothing for 10 minutes
• Things you can do
  • Reading
  • Walking
  • Meditating
  • Sweep the floor (guilty pleasure)
  • Go on airplane mode
  • Do something else that’s fun
• Things not to do
  • Go on YouTube
  • Check your email
  • Open the fridge