How do you get out of a rut.

Post your favorite ways to change your attitude on life.

Sell your stuff, quit your job, get a new job, and move in to a houseful of roomates.. (I haven't done this, just the first thing off the top of my head.)

Force yourself to do something you're absolutely petrified of.

Get some exercise and some sleep.

Swear off something you love but know is bad for you. Like: junk food, smoking, glory holes, etc...

Move to a different town or break up with your significant other.

Those of you who say dump your significant other. Have you done that even though your maybe not sure it was their fault? That seems kinda harsh. Care to elaborate?

You are one evil person.

umm...realise what has put you in the rut and take the nessecary steps to correct it? its what I do, i'm not in a rut, i'm just dealing with a lot on my plate, so I take it all in, think about it and figure out what I need to do to make the whole situation better. Unless the other person is the cause and theres no desire to make it work, then I would not advise to dump anyone. Good friends are few and far between, keep the good ones, make it a point not to hang out with people you dont like...

or you can just say fuck it and do what you need to to get off your ass and live...

You're right, I should explain. I'm saying a lot of people mistake the comfort of a long term relationship with actual happiness. They see a so-so or even a bad relationship as better than being alone or failing at the relationship. A few years ago, I ended a 3 year relationship because I couldn't see it ever improving or going anywhere. We were just not a good fit. But if you have a loving supportive significant other who you feel makes you a happier person (you're happy to sepnd time with them, they support your interests and decisions, etc) then of course don't dump them just to get out of a rut. In that case, you might just need new stuff in your life. A new hobby or a new job or going back to school.

I would definately say that moving house is a great way to start afresh.

Get a puppy.

If you don't like what you're doing, don't do it.

drive around and laugh at homeless people.

[Edited on Dec 29, 2004 by katiebarthedoor]

I'm about to get my first tattoo in ten minutes...hmmmm!

Eat ice cream, cry on the phone to my mom, write poetry... wait I mean... umm.. drink beer... lots of ice cold delicious beer and have lots of meaningless sex.

i was going to say 4 wheel drive when I saw the thread title but I guess that wouldn't be appropriate now....

for me, I am changing jobs and moving

Go to a third world country. You life looks a lot better after that.

I lived in San Diego and would go down to Tijuana. Oh, and the hookers helped too.

donate blood, adopt an older pet from the pound, try to cook a new dish, call an old friend who always causes trouble (in a good way), go visit someone lonely, run errands for somebody who could use the help....

A good, long jog is helpful.

If you hate you job, quit it. Life is as short as it is long.

On the other end of the spectrum - hang out with an elderly person who needs full time care. It'll make you grateful for the little things.