How to Stay Motivated When You Hit a Rut

Last year was a whirlwind, to say the least. I had a second baby, bought a home, and launched my fall collection — which are all exciting changes that I couldn’t be more grateful for. But despite all of these positive developments, I found myself struggling to stay motivated going into the new year. Now that it’s almost March, the colder weather and shorter days are cozy, but they don’t always exhilarate me. And to be honest, the amount of travel we did last year, along with managing Girl With Curves and our kids’ schedules, I’ve been feeling totally exhausted and overwhelmed the past couple of months.

The good news is, I’ve dealt with these feelings before and have to remind myself each year that I do know the way out! So if you’re also a superwoman trying to do it all — as many of us are — I encourage you to stop and recalibrate before you hit complete burnout. Here are 3 thing I do to re-set:

Get Centered

Carve out some personal downtime to unwind. Whether it’s creating a morning or nighttime relaxation ritual, taking time to listen to a podcast, audiobook, or doing something you love, like reading or stretching (my fave!), make yourself a priority again. Even if you have kids running around, try to find at least 15 to 30 minutes before they wake up or after they fall asleep, to take some time for yourself.

Start Moving

Remember those wellness goals you set for yourself earlier this year? Check in on your current routine to see if there’s a way you can take even better care of your body. Self-care is a surefire way to heal burnout and prevent it from happening again.

Reflect

Remind yourself of your power and confidence and draw upon the tools you’ve learned for building it up (I have some tips here and here). Write down what you’re thankful for, as well as any pain points you’re experiencing, in addition to ideas for how you could alleviate those stressors.