How to Avoid a SLUMP
Have you ever found yourself in a SLUMP? You don’t feel like doin’ a darn thing and you’re energy is lower than James Franco’s at the Oscars.
Ya might be experiencing a “3/4 slump”. I often hit this slump just as I am about to teach at a big event or finish an important project. I hit a big one last month! I learned that this form of “resistance” can make the difference between being average and EXCELLENT!
If you find you START something new with BOOMING enthusiasm & motivation that whittles away as you chug along, then today’s video is for YOU!
Click play and learn a few simple tools that can motivate & eliminate that slump for good. I even went out on a limb and wrote A SONG FOR YOU which I perform at the end of the video. Yeah, that’s right. It’s a little ridiculous, but I love ya and will do anything to tickle your funny bone, even a little.
If any of this rings a bell, I would love to hear…
1) How you know you are in a slump? and…
2) What YOU do to get out of it?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
As always, thanks for watching and see you soon!
xo
Erin
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You the bomb! Great topic, awesome rap. You are so talented. Yes it is so easy to give up when you are so close to your goal! Why do we do that? No more….no matter what! Thank you!
Thank YOU for watching! Look forward to seeing you Tuesday at the LOVE UR BODY, MOVE UR BODY event!
OMG — that was SFH! and what is SFH? soooooooooo fucking hi-LAAAR-ious!
I Loved It!! I Laughed A Little But Hey, You Did It For Me, And That’s The Wild Thing!! š
Hi Erin, I loved, loved,,loved this. It is sooo true! Thank you for being there to cach me when I’m falling. I have “NO MATTER WHAT” signs in every room in my home! Much love. xoxo
Oh my God, I miss you. š xoxo
I’m just a click away:)
When are you going to have your own TV show? Love this – so entertaining and so freaking true! I just wrote about how I was productive for days and then completely hit a wall – thanks for the reminder that it’s normal and to keep putting one foot in front of the other!
Thanks HPG! I love that we were on the same page w/ our message today!!
I effing love this!
Not only was I cracking up the entire time, but I DO THIS! 3/4 slump no more. Thanks Air! xo
No More, No More, No More!!:) xo
“No Matter What! No Matter What!!!”
Don’t make me wait so long for your videos…no matter what! I need them in my life.
3/4 slump just happened so I watched your video. I was almost finished with a blog post when I thought ‘breaky time!’
Back to work, my friend!
Thanks girl! More comin’!!:)
I love your nail polish!!! And you, of course but that goes without saying. You always have such great insights on your videos x
Thanks, V! It’s OPI, but can’t remember the color. and, apparently discontinued. Boo!:(
You go girl!
Had to tweet this too.
Much too good not to share.
Continued success,
GP
Love love love! you’re the bomb, girl! You really really need your own show. Thanks for this hump day motivation, Erin!
Thanks for watching, Woman! YOU r the bomb!:)xx
Aahh! Love this! I want to bookmark this and keep coming back to it! Hilarious. And fun and motivating! Thank you for making the song just for us!
Love, love, love your video!! I am feeling so slumpy today and you’re video perked me up! “NO MATTER What!” I wrote it down on a sticky and attached it to my blackberry case so that I can remember “No matter What!” I must push ahead! I’m applying it as my affirmation for the day! “NO MATTER WHAT! NO MATTER WHAT!”
And, thank you for the afternoon giggles, I loved the song you composed at the end! You have me B-bopping….lol!
I can’t wait for Sati tonight!
P.S. I am down with Heather, when ARE you going to get your OWN TV show??!!! What about hitting up Oprah?? hahaha
So glad you to know you Sara! Mwah! xoxo
Best rap song ever!!!!!!!! Thank you ERIN!
Woop woop!! That is awesome, Erin! I know I’m in a 3/4 slump when my “RESISTANCE VOICE” gets real soothing and coddling: “You’ve done REALLY well, most people wouldn’t have even come this far, so it’s perfectly understandable if you stop now…” Since I use comparison with other people to beat myself up so regularly (everyone else is better looking, is more talented, isn’t so damaged, blah blah) it’s some sick psyche game that uses comparison to convince me to give up. WTF?! I usually just need a good night’s sleep and a few small triumphs (cooking food instead of ordering out, cleaning my email box) to get me reset. And of course, SHRINK SESSIONS, my Wednesday night staple for all things encouraging with my favorite leader and peeps! Thanks Erin – see you tonight!
Yes, I find a good night’s sleep often does WONDERS for that voice of resistance!! š
way to showcase your rap skills! hilarious vid with a sound message.
“don’t give in, don’t give up, it’s just a 3/4 slump.” so catchy, i might have a new mantra.
thanks Erin!
It’s my new mantra, too, Derek!:) Keep singin’ it!
Erin, you gotta keep these videos comin’ girl!
Stuts are are beyond talented, hilarious and inspiring! Git ‘er done!
amen and amen:)
I am having a hard time handling you in this vid!!! And handling how much I miss you!!!
Yes, the effing 3/4 slump. I relate to Jeffrey’s coddling voice, and also hear a voice telling me:
“this. will. never. be. done.”
It’s like the Voice of DOOM. I hate that voice. It makes me feel like I am incapable of accomplishing tasks.
When this happens I try to hear a new voice encouraging me and reminding me of all the things I have successfully accomplished. I also need some tough love from myself on occasion too: “get over it, Olivia, and just. finish!!!!”
xoxoxoxoxoxo
That’s right girl!! Miss you too! xo
OK this is my FAVORITE ONE YET!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT, Erin!!!!!!!! You always outdo yourself. Amazing.
Thanks Julie. So glad you enjoyed. Now I have to surpass it!:)
Awesome! Thank you, I needed that ‘push’ of motivation to tip me over into the last stretch of book production š
So, I came up with my 3/4 reward….your nail color! What nail color are you wearing, E? It looks like dragonfly wings. Dreamy.
Ah, Mo, you know, I am not sure what color it is. So many people ask! I will find out and report back:) Promise!
This was HILARIOUS and so spot on. I find myself doing this all the time. I’m such a good starter and I often peter out towards the end and its really hard to make myself finishing things. Thanks for giving me a musical boost to get me through! Love you girl!
That was awesome Erin!!! I loved everything but the Erin Stutland .com was one of my favorite parts !!
Brilliant Erin!!
Totally came at divine timing – Im at the 3/4 for my new product launch!
Gratitude to you girl!
Nina x
No, U the Bomb girl! Thanks for posting. Needed to see this today. xoxo
Thank you for this! A) It made me smile and B) made me realize I do this ALL THE TIME!!! I’ll know better next time and go that extra yard…..then take a break.
No Erin, YOU are the bomb! hahah Love the video. This always happens to me with my own goals and I always thought it was JUST me. Glad to see it’s normal. Love the video and the song š
Awesome vid, Erin! That’s something I’ve been going through this week! Thank you! Great to have a name for it. Now, I’ll start learning to deal with it!
Hilarious! Exactly what I needed to hear. I find myself starting things and not finishing them all the time. Thanks for the helpful tips and the great song. “Don’t give in, don’t give up….” I love it! You the bomb Erin!!!
Okay, I’ll admit it, that made me laugh. š
I’ll try to remember that, because I’m definitely hitting 3/4 slumps for some activities and projects going on in my life right now. It will help to nudge myself to keep going and keep at it until it’s done.
OMG Erin! Thanks so much for the morning smiles. Love this stuff. Just be who you are and don’t change a thing!! xo
That did make me laugh. Thanks for the extra push to keep trying.
Erin, you’re awesome! š This video made my day š
THAT WAS AMAZING!!! HAHAHA I LOVED IT!!!
Thanks Erin, I needed that. I was so excited with the Say it, Sweat it, Get it challenged but took a break waiting for the dvd’s to be delivered. They have arrived and I have started again.
Oh, heck! That was so cute and so accurate! I’m on the edge of glory right now and a few simple things are keeping me in neutral. Thanks for the rap, girl! I feel ready to rev things up again! Thanks for keeping your kick in the pants advice funny so I don’t take things so seriously.
YOU da BOMB, you make me smile I love how raw and silly you are!
Thank you…but I think I am more at the 1/4 slump…lol
Erin!!!!
Can you please share the link with the inspirational workout song? I am happy healthy wealthy and loved!!!
You’re the genius!
Thanks Erin!
NO MATTER WHAT!
Erin!!! I’m crying, I’m laughing so hard. YOU ARE AWESOME. Thanks for creating and putting this reminder out into the world to push through my resistance. The Universe guided me to this video with divine perfect timing. Xo
omg, you are hilarious!! I’ve been almost hating your professionalism & model-perfection until now š BIG HUGS. I mostly take away not to take myself seriously when I try to coach, support, etc. CHEERS!
Bah ha h a..too adorable.. š ..
Omg love it! Wish I’d had this a decade ago. A great reminder to have fun, stay committed and cross the finish line (no matter what!!!). Thank you Erin!
That was the best slump de dump……EVER! Your rap reinforces the plan to stay the course in such a motivating fun way! I like the idea of breaking you goal into smaller steps because the big picture can seem daunting, making smaller steps in conducive in motivating me to tackle the step, making it more doable.
Iām still smiling about the rap! So great!
Hahaha amazing!! Thank you Erin xx
That was awesome Erin. I loved it ā¤ļø