There are many reasons why we sometimes feel "bogged down" by the weight of our responsibilities. We could be having trouble at home. Our health may be suffering from stress. We may be frustrated because our goals might not be getting met. Whatever is causing us stress, it can be a very distracting and uncomfortable condition to endure. Here are six simple steps you can take to get yourself out of a "funk."

1) Discipline yourself. Self-discipline is thinking first about the consequences, taking the appropriate action, and feeling great about doing the right thing once it is done. Feeling that you have taken the care to act correctly will alleviate a sense of guilt and energize you with enthusiasm.

2) Remember how you impact others. The true measure of your success is the difference that you make in other people's lives. Financial gain is a hollow, impersonal gauge of success. By doing your best to help others you will notice the more tangible rewards of interpersonal success. Plus, if you are truly making an effort to help others, the financial rewards will come automatically.

3) Don't belittle yourself. It's easy to get caught up in the negative aspects of your life: what you're doing wrong, the seemingly overwhelming obstacles in front of you, etc. You should avoid this at all cost. Each day focus on and write down three actions you've taken that have had a positive impact on your business and personal relationships. Focus on these positives instead of the negative aspects in your life.

4) Read books by successful people. The importance of reading is that it not only develops your logic and understanding, but it also develops your verbal skills and gives you exposure to new ideas that you can use to build your business and your relationships.

5) Focus on long-term goals. Don't allow yourself to be dragged down by the short-term happenings. Instead, look to what you value for the future. Take the time to renew your goals weekly so that you're focused on the long-term and there is not as much impact from the negative things that happen in the short-term.

6) Manage yourself wisely. Get excited about what you are doing. Put in the effort to get where you want to be, not just enough to justify where you are now.

These suggestions may not always seem practical, or even possible. But if you make an effort to incorporate these strategies into your everyday life, you will make noticeable advancement toward self-actualization.