1. The first step is to recognise you are in a rut.
2. Once you have recognised the feeling of being in a rut start to think about what you can do to mix things up a little.
3. When you have thought about other things you can do in your life start thinking about ways of implementing them and incorporating them into your life.
4. ‘Small moves Ellie, small moves’
5. If your job is your rut start taking action to change it.
6. If your friends and your social life is your rut do something different from the norm.
7. Changing your routine can also be a good way to start changing your life for the better.
8. If you are not used to being a sociable person start getting yourself out there.

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