Jerry Joy Mathew
We all often find ourselves back at square one, the point where we began. We may see ourselves stuck in the same situation, fighting the same fights, facing the same challenges over and over. It might make us feel hopeless, make us feel incapable, lost even.
To run in circles means “to fail to make any meaningful progress in some task or activity” or “be busy doing something without achieving anything important or making progress”
Life is full of unexpected moments, abrupt endings, sudden decisions and walking on a path so unique despite us living in a society full of people. Failures? Losses? Achievements? Disease? Whatever specifics you have, or face may seem similar to a million others across the world but at the same time your combination of all this is unique even in this population of over 7 billion humans. That is just amazing.
We may be overthinking and holding ourselves at that one spot or perhaps struggling to overcome a certain challenge in life and finding ourselves make no progress. But are you not at all making progress? Not really.
You might be stuck if you are not planning or acting at all but if you are, even with zero displacement, you are inching closer towards your goal. How you ask? Close your eyes and think of all that you did regarding that situation? Were you making a layout for what moves you would make? Did you learn a bit more about your situation every time you tried to act on it? Did you get a better understanding of how things are working and what not to be done? Are you so well aware of your situation now that you know what exactly is stopping you from making progress?
If you answered ‘yes’ to even one of those question, bingo! You are making progress! It might be one of the hundreds of attempt you have to make in order to finally get through. But guess what? You are learning each moment. From you mistakes, from the situations that brought you back to the start of your situation. It is like an army assessing the enemy territory before making a move. It is vital groundwork.
Now you have the tools, the maps, the techniques you need to take down what tries to hold you back. You can proudly look straight into the eye of the storm that stands in front of you and say “I know you now. Nothing can stop me from taking you down”.
What can you do today?
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- Reflect on the things you have done so far for the situation.
- Be consistent. As hopeful as the article is, consistency is the essence of it for you to get through.
- Breathe. Some days may seem too overwhelming and you may not be able to reason things out or find logic in the situation. Breathe in for the count of 3 and then slowly let out to a count of 5.
- Seek guidance. It is okay to ask for help, support or just finding someone to give you a shoulder. A listening ear may be all you need sometimes, and it can work miracles compared to dwelling in your own thoughts.
- Pray. May it be to a deity or higher power or the universe itself, close your eyes and recite a word of prayer seeking support and strength. It will instil hope in your mind in times of despair.
- Look within. All the answers you seek, in the way that best suits you, resides within you. No other human understands you and your situation as much as yourself. Meditate, pray, relax yourself and help yourself find your path.
- Therapy. Sometimes when you feel too lost, professional support may be needed. But a good therapist would not feed you with their own ideologies or methods but guide you, again, to find that unique path that best suits you, which resides within you.
Talk to a friend or loved one. Share your thoughts with supportive communities like ours or try journaling your thoughts. Take one step at a time and do not compare your progress with others (remember how your journey is unique). Love and accept yourself for all that you are and never give up on yourself, the one being that has and always will stay with you through it all, you.
Someday you will look back at your situation and feel it is not too much for you anymore, take pride that you made it so far, feel stronger, wiser. Until then, you may need to keep running in circles sometimes. Once, twice, a hundred times, falling, learning, building, learning, fighting, learning, before you finally see light.
You have a beautiful future. You are loved. You are not alone.
References
run in circles. (n.d.) Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. (2015). Retrieved December 24 2020 from https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/run+in+circles
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I love the gradual progression and the build-up of the article. It’s simple yet impactful!
Informative, inspiring, well written
Everything about this article is amazing. I liked the way you’ve focused on different subtopics in a subtle manner.
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beautifully written article. it really points out the right ways to get over the overwelhming feeling one might have.
It is a really well written article. The language used is simple yet impactful. Keep up the good work!
As somebody who always overthinks and overanalyzes, I could relate to your article heavily. I would love to read some coping strategies as well. It was very informative and insightful.
This is really really a beautiful piece of writing. It instills within the readers a sense of positivity, hope and self-belief. A realization that occurs within the readers’ minds that though it is a small world, with so many similarities, the journey of every single person is unique in its own way is also its highlight. Looking forward to reading more of your works!
Personally learnt a lot from this article
The article is nice, informative, the language used while writing is also easy to understand. The article could include side-effects of overthinking so as the make the reader aware of the possible impacts that can be caused and its consequences
This is a very well presented article. It tackles a common but difficult issue. As given, it is not easy to deal with issues when you feel like you are running in circles, but there are some informative methods written here which will help people move past this issue. That being said, I believe that sometimes to stop runninh in circles, on needs to move away from the situation and do something within there comfort zone, even if it is something simple like walking. It can help one find there centre and think in a much more productive manner.
INTERSTING article, with possible alternates. Though the solutions are at the level best, it differs to each individuals.
This article reminds me of the quote, “failure is the stepping stone to success”. It can be very easy to lose hope and give up momentarily when we are unable to see the fruits of our labor. Hard work and dedication to overcome obstacles never go to waste. This article very insightfully suggest ways to hold on to that last ray of hope. Highlighting important words and adding scientific studies might enhance the otherwise very well written article.
I found this article really informative and great. The points could be really be a help to someon. I liked the penmanship and the the article topic!
Beautifully explained.The title was eye catching.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
The last part is very nice. If we are not able, we can seek others help. Because seeking a help from a professional or an experienced person will helps us to achieve the goal.
The article is great and knowledgeable. One thing I would like to say every individual has its own way of thinking and choosing the circle.
This article is wonderful and every aspect of how we are always locked up in our own chaotic thoughts is covered.
It was a good article. Keep up the good work. very informative. Looking forward for other articles from you.
Good work!
This is one of the good article I read! Keep up the good work
This is really a beautiful piece of writing. A sense of hope, positivity and self-belief came to me after reading this. The hardships and the journey of every individual even being similar at certain points doesn’t mean is completely overlapping. This article very well explains that the individual journey uniqueness still prevails. Looking forward to read more of your works. Best of luck!!!
really enjoyed reading, and intriguing
This is such a positive article. May be this is what I needed. Thank you so much for this 🙂
The article is very well informative and connects with the audience well
Actually it’s quite difficult to overcome a certain situation even after everyday motivation or pushing yourself to do better! But yes it’s essential to survive and to feel better. Nicely written
Very well structured and informative. It’s very interesting. I couldn’t stop reading. And the best part was the conclusion you mentioned. Keep up.
Heyy Jerry
You have a good perspective
Keep writing buddy
Very well-written article that provides a lot of insight into the topic. Including the ways in which one can get out of “running in circles” can prove really beneficial to people who need it. I admire how instead of merely informing people about the topic, you also provided them with consolation that even when they feel like they’re stagnant in life, they are making progress. I would suggest adding more references, quotes and/or research studies in order to make your points more credible and giving people resources in get more information. Otherwise, keep up the good work!
This was a really interesting and informative article !
This article is great. Your way of writing is excellent. Life remains the same until we make changes. Good changes within us creates good changes in life. Positive thoughts, hope, hard work and perseverance will really make those changes to happen.
Happy writing friend.
This article just feels so relatable. Most of us feel that almost a lot of times. We are all stuck at some point and that’s when this article is like a source of light. It would be really helpful if you could add something psychological to the article because facts creates a higher impact…
Thank you.
The article was very simple and very informative . As people are different from one another the way they try to cope up with the situation is also different, so emphasizing on individual differences is must and the content was delivered in a understanding way and it was creative . The important terms are underlined and can elaborate more . Good work
Good luck !!
Well written article. It is very easily understood. A very informative article
I heard alot from people’s that are belongs to the middle class and low income families that the always thought the are running around the life like a circle, because they think that they are working hard and with honesty but they cannot make their live better after all that they are on the same point the started.
Thank you for that amazing topic.
constructive information, with more knowladge
I loved it overall keep writing amazing
Really enjoyed reading this article! good Job! It takes the reader ona retrospect journey and reflect on the position they are in life. Made me do it, and the section -what you can do today very simply and practically covered the aspects that can help people to top running in circles :))
It was actually a positive article and it was like someone is giving you advice and it is a must read article for everyone
The article was so engaging and motivating ,it was really couraging to see how the details were spread throughout. The article talked about therapy which I liked rather than speculating on our own thoughts we must talk it out what brothers us ,get a 3rd person’s perspective that helps us to understand our goals and direct ourselves right.
Nice article. I liked how it keeps getting more interesting. Solutions are really relatable.
The formation of the article is impressive and informative
This is such a positive article…
The journey of every single person is unique in its own way is also its highlight…
I loved the way she presented everything, it gives a clear knowledge regarding the topic..
in todays world we are actually just running in circles rather then finding a solution for the problems we face.. and this article is really informative and worth it.