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Feeling Meh? Try This to Get Excited About Life Again | Clutterbug Podcast # 261

Feb 10, 2025

Feeling stuck and lacking excitement? Discover the intriguing concept of 'horizonlessness,' a phenomenon affecting many post-pandemic. Unpack insights on why immediate survival can overshadow dreams and aspirations. Get motivated with practical tips like setting small daily goals and allowing guilt-free self-care moments. Learn how to celebrate tiny victories and visualize your future to reignite joy and purpose! Ready to reclaim your zest for life? Tune in for a fresh perspective!

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Horizonlessness, a phenomenon heightened by the pandemic, leads individuals to prioritize immediate survival over future aspirations and excitement.

To combat feelings of stagnation, engaging in small daily victories and re-establishing community ties can reignite joy and purpose in life.

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Understanding Horizonlessness

Horizonlessness refers to a state where individuals struggle to envision or plan for their future, often feeling stuck in the present. This concept has gained traction, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused many people to prioritize immediate survival over future planning. The pandemic narrowed people's focus as lockdowns and uncertainties led to a loss of long-term goals and aspirations, shifting thought patterns away from excitement for future opportunities. As a result, individuals may find themselves feeling lost or lacking motivation when they don't have clear objectives to work toward.

Intro

9min

Navigating the Challenges of Vision and Motivation in Life

2min

Rekindling Excitement: Embracing Small Daily Joys

8min

Rekindling Hope and Excitement for the Future

12min

Rekindling Joy and Excitement for Life

2min

Ever catch yourself feeling “meh” about the future—like you just can’t see past tomorrow? It might be something called “horizonlessness,” and we’re diving in headfirst! In this episode, I’m sharing insights from a fascinating chat between Mel Robbins and Dr. Aditi Nehrukar that will have you going, “Aha… so that’s why!” Discover how the pandemic rewired our brains to focus on immediate survival instead of tomorrow’s dreams, and why it’s completely normal to feel stuck.

But don’t worry—we’re not staying stuck. We’ll talk about tiny, doable steps to get your zest back, from embracing small daily victories (hello, clean kitchen sink!) to sneakily scheduling in those guilt-free moments of “me time.” If you’ve been searching for a spark to reignite your excitement about what’s on the horizon, this episode is your matchstick. So press play, grab a trash bag (or a notepad), and let’s reclaim that forward-thinking fire together!

Listen to Mel Robbins talk about Horizonlessness here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TiJuzF0iD0

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