watch this when you're in a slump

Brief Summary

This video provides seven facts to help viewers overcome slump phases. It emphasizes that emotions are not reality, slumps are temporary, and identifying with the slump prolongs it. The video encourages viewers to make decisions that align with their future selves, recognizing that their future self knows best and that resisting change causes friction. It also highlights resilience and the power of choice in shifting to a more positive timeline.

• Emotions are temporary and not definitive of one's capabilities.
• Slumps are phases that offer opportunities for re-evaluation and change.
• Identifying with a slump prolongs it; instead, identify with the future, thriving version of yourself.

Overcome the Slump Phase

The video introduces the concept of slump phases and how to navigate them effectively to expedite a return to a "comeback era." It's part of a series aimed at providing quick motivation and uplifting viewers from negative emotions. The video promises to share seven tips and reassuring facts to help viewers regain energy and motivation during a slump.

Fact 1: Emotions Are Not Reality

The first fact emphasizes that emotions are not facts, reality, or one's identity, but merely temporary feelings. It warns against building an identity or lifestyle based on passing moods. The presenter advises viewers to recognize that they are simply witnessing and experiencing emotions, which do not define their capabilities or life's trajectory. Feeling low, tired, stressed, or overwhelmed is normal and part of the human experience. The key is to avoid becoming overly attached to negative emotions, which can lead to a downward spiral. Instead of saying "I am anxious," reframe it as "I'm feeling some anxiety right now" to remind yourself that the emotion is temporary and doesn't define you.

Fact 2: It's Just a Phase

Slumps are temporary phases, not permanent conditions. Assigning permanent meaning to these temporary emotions is counterproductive. Slumps can be beneficial, providing opportunities to question routines and identify unnoticed factors affecting mental health. They allow for re-evaluation and can lead to new ideas. Using a slump to reinforce negative self-perceptions makes it about who you are instead of where you are. You are learning from the slump and using it to your advantage. Experiencing a slump doesn't diminish your power but enhances self-awareness. Each phase ends and a new one begins, and you decide how you spend the slump, which will define the next phase.

Fact 3: Stop Identifying with the Slump

Identifying with a slump prolongs it, so it's important to identify with the version of yourself who is already out of it. Believing you are in a slump reinforces that reality. To escape it, believe in the desire that you are motivated, productive, happy, and thriving. Instead of expressing feelings of being stressed or slumpy, reinforce a positive transformation by stating "I'm in my comeback era" or "I'm in my glow up era."

Fact 4: One Decision Away

You are just one decision away from a completely different life, meaning you're only one moment away from turning your entire day around. Taking action on a decision that benefits you, regardless of current feelings, can break the slump. Don't rely on your mood, which thrives on comfort and familiarity. Act like your future self would, as action breaks the loop faster than overthinking. The best version of you is on the other side of a new or difficult decision.

Fact 5: Future Self Knows Best

Your future self already knows how to get out of the slump. Instead of spiraling, ask what the future version of you would do. This version has achieved all goals and lives an abundant life. She wouldn't overthink, let her mood dictate actions, or shame herself. There are infinite versions of your life running parallel, differentiated by choice. You can tap into any version based on the decision you make now. Choose the timeline that gets you to the next phase, not the one that keeps you stuck.

Fact 6: Resisting the Next Version of You

The feeling of being stuck is simply friction between your current and next version. Your mind and emotions cling to comfort and familiarity, resisting the new, unfamiliar version of you. This resistance causes confusion and fear. The slump ends when you stop clinging to the past and embrace the uncertainty of growth. Shed the old version of yourself and step into a new lifetime, understanding that growth never feels familiar.

Fact 7: You Are Resilient

You have survived everything you thought would break you, so don't let a slump stop you. You are stronger than you think. The fact that you're watching this video proves you are resilient, strong, smart, and capable. If you've had past adversities, your mind might seek new problems. Don't let this normal slump become a sign of being undeserving or incapable. These thoughts are old programming, not your reality.

Final Motivation

The video concludes by reiterating that it takes one new decision to move from the current phase to the next. Viewers are encouraged to make that decision and close the laptop screen, moving forward with renewed motivation.