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Breaking Out of a Mental Rut

Written by peter on 22 January 2026.

Produced by BusinessPotential, with input from the Articulate community.

In less than 30 minutes, this Quick-e guide will cover:

What causes a mental rut;
Definitions – mental ruts and clinical depression;
Why we can get stuck in a mental rut;
Six techniques for breaking out of a mental rut;
A seventh quick tip for giving yourself a boost.