Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

#448 How to Get Out of a Slump

Apr 7, 2025

Everyone encounters those pesky slumps where motivation and energy plummet. Discover the root causes of these moments, from burnout to lifestyle habits that zap your vibe. Learn how to differentiate a slump from deeper issues like depression. Gain insights into personalized strategies to reignite your spark, including tiny shifts for big impacts. By the end, you'll be equipped with actionable steps to elevate your mood and restore your energy, ready to get back to your best self!

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Recognizing the difference between a slump and serious mental health issues is essential for effective management and awareness.

Creating a personalized slump-busting action plan can empower individuals to reclaim agency through intentional thoughts and behaviors.

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Managing Thoughts and Behaviors

Learning to manage not just feelings, but thoughts and behaviors is crucial for improving emotional well-being. Instead of focusing on feelings alone, it’s more effective to recognize how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions. By employing strategies aimed at rethinking negative patterns and adjusting daily actions, individuals can often change how they feel. This shift in perspective can lead to increased clarity and control over one's emotional state.

Navigating Life's Slumps: Understanding and Overcoming Low Energy Periods

25min

Navigating the Mystery of Slumps: A Path to Emotional Clarity

30min

Ever feel like you're stuck in molasses with zero motivation, energy, or sparkle? Me too, friend. Let’s talk about how to get out of a slump.

In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success, we’re diving deep into that “meh” space we all land in from time to time. Maybe your house is a mess, your energy is flatlined, and your dinner for the third night in a row is fried takeout. Here’s the thing, slumps happen. And they are 100% resolvable.

I’ll be unpacking why these slumps sneak in, what they really mean, and most importantly—how to actually get out of them. I’m sharing science-backed strategies, personal stories, and the little mindset and habit shifts that truly move the needle.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have your very own slump-busting plan—and you’ll know exactly where to start, whether you need a mindset shift, a behavior reboot, or both.

Timestamps: 00:00 — Slumps are normal (but let’s not stay there) 06:18 — How to spot your personal “uh-oh” signs 10:32 — Slump vs. Depression: What you really need to know 24:44 — Why slumps happen: burnout, transitions, and mystery fogs 31:55 — Lifestyle habits that quietly wreck your vibe 33:17 — Why trying to “feel better” first doesn’t work 34:24 — What to do instead (this changes everything) 42:51 — Create your personalized slump-busting strategy 52:28 — Quick wins: tiny shifts that make a big impact 57:54 — Your next steps to get back to YOU

If you’re ready for a real, lasting reset—come join me and my amazing team in the Clarity & Confidence Coaching Program. This is where the magic happens. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with your sense of purpose, build habits that actually support the life you want, and shift the unhelpful thoughts that have been keeping you stuck. It’s not about a temporary mood boost—it’s about creating true, sustainable transformation from the inside out.

Schedule your free consultation now and let’s start building your breakthrough together.

And, I’d love for us to stay connected! Each week, I drop a new podcast episode and share resources to help you create love, happiness, and success in your life. I also go live every Thursday on Instagram and Youtube to talk about the topic of the week and answer all of your questions. So check out the full podcast episode and join me on Thursday at 12pm MT / 2pm EST. I’d be so glad to see you!

Xoxo

Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

www.growingself.com