When you're feeling down about how life is going, you want to do things that make you feel good temporarily. But smart people who feel stuck in life don't just sit idly by, letting their dejection get the best of them. AdvertisementWhen they're feeling stuck in life, smart people do these things1. Switch up their routinePeopleImages | ShutterstockOne of the best ways to pick yourself up when you're feeling stuck is to reevaluate your routine and change it up. They reduce stress and improve your sense of well-being, which are incredible things when you feel stuck in life.