Follow the yellow brick road.......

Follow the yellow brick road
Follow the yellow brick road
Follow, follow, follow, follow
Follow the yellow brick road

Sometimes, roads, even yellow brick ones, have ruts in 'em.  Oft times, we get stuck in a rut.  Actions, in life, that follow.....  we try to shift gears, first D, then R, then D again, then R...... we 'race' our engines, the rut gets deeper, our faces get redder........ it sucks.  It really sucks.

Follow the yellow brick, follow the yellow brick
Follow the yellow brick road

Whilst we're in that rut, we perhaps take on the wants, needs, of Dorothy, and those walking along side her.  We may think, I usedta have a brain, what's wrong with me?  I've always had heart - I just ain't feeling it right now.  I wish I had the damn courage and want to, to change... and, speakin' of change, I could go for a new pair of shoes. 

You're off to see the Wizard
The wonderful Wizard of Oz
You'll find he is a whiz of a wiz if ever a wiz there was
If ever, oh ever a wiz there was, the Wizard of Oz is one because
Because, because, because, because, because
Because of the wonderful things he does

Ruts are real.  Victor, YOU are no psychiatrist, psychologist, this is where, RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW, you remind - see a professional if your depression is debilitating, your symptoms become persistent, interfere with your daily life, or, you have thoughts of self harm or suicide.  (Yes, blogs, even mine, can be serious. Life is serious.)

You're off to see the Wizard
The wonderful Wizard of Oz!

Life and ruts.  Stealing a bunch from a very nice article from verywellmind.com, we learn many of us get stuck in ruts.  We go thru the motions, tread water, be it work related, in y\our relationships, or, perhaps our social lives.  Ruts suck (that's my take, and perhaps verywell's too, without using that term.)

The hell is one to do?  Every day feels the same.... unmotivated... just trying to get through the day... ya/we want but fear discomfort.

Enter, shifting from D to R to D to R, spinning tires.  Rinse, repeat - here.

Very well then verywell, suggestions?

Thought you'd never ask....

Take care of yourself.......  take an assessment...  eating well?  Sleeping well?  Spending time with those you care about the most (and they in turn, care strongly about you)?

Change your RoUTine.  Find, talk to new people.  I hate braggers (HA) but, I think I just mentioned that one in a recent blog.  We can expand our friend list, and, learn new and interesting goodies.

Have some fun.  Set aside time for it, plan it, follow thru. Could be simply hanging with buddies - or, an activity you love and is good for your health.

Try something new.   Victor?  You mean like mebbe the red brick road?  Uh huh, take it to work some day. Checkout a new TV show or movie.. Sign up for a class, add some zest, spice it up.

Be spontaneous.   Live in the moment.  Say "yes" to new experiences, and don't be afraid to do the unexpected.

Head outdoors.  I soooooooooooooooooooooooo love this one.  Mebbe it's just me, outdoors makes me happy, giddy.  The colors, the animals, sunsets, sunrises, WATER, outdoors is yummy. Sure there are times when it ain't so yummy (too hot, cold, rainy, icy, yada).. still, seek NATURE.  The outdoors is a FREE, ever changing Art Gallery.

Designate something to look forward to.  The release of a new movie, an upcoming Holiday.. Text friends, plan a Friday night outing.  Take a vacay.  Or, a staycay (but plan fun within).. 

Small steps........ Reward yourself.......  Squash perfectionism..  

And by all means, gets ya a new damn pair of shoes.  Avoid creepy old men behind curtains.  Have a heart, use your brain, conjure up some courage. 

Victor, this was a really dumb blog idea.  Eh, I dunno.  If it helps one person, I consider it worthwhile.

Happy day,

Love, Victurd