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Struggling with Motivation After the Pandemic

DonielleLee

652d

hey yall. the pandemic was especially hard on me and I was so apathetic at one point. so much of my life was ignored and left undone and now I'm not sure I know how to motivate anymore. the difference is, I care now that my house is a mess and my to do list is so long, I just get exhausted trying to start. it's like leaving my couch is almost scary and makes me immediately want to be back on it. I know how bad that sounds. sometimes I'll stand up and walk to an area that needs cleaned and look at it and just go blank on what to do and feel so overwhelmed at the thought of doing it that I just go sit back down. I know it sounds like I'm just super lazy and maybe I am, but if that's the case, it isn't intentional and idk how not to be?

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    • KittyGreen

      652d

      Your not lazy I'm going through the same thing as we speak it's hard my drs and I have talked about it and the best thing that has worked for me at least is the 5 min method where you take two 5 mins out of your day to do anything that needs to be done the thought process behind it is you can do anything for 5 mins because it's just 5 mins if you want to more great if you don't that's alright to because you'll spend another 5 mins later working on it it is the hardest thing I've been going through right now and I can't have anyone around because of how bad my living space got but with this method I already have one room all the way clean

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    • Lon7

      652d

      I have my chores written on a sticky note and have alarms set on my phone for certain task. I will sit in my chair from the time I get home until I go to bed. I have overwhelmed myself with what to do and where to start to the point of not doing it and going to sleep off the over thinking of it all. You're on point for sure.

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    • MrsB3922

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      You don't at all sound lazy. Anxiety can be very crippling and debilitating. I know it personally. What I find helpful to me is to actually write out a list of things you have to do for the day (one day at a time). Start with one thing that you feel is more urgent. (I play music a lot while doing housework and such. It puts me in a good mood and raises my energy level). Scratch that chore or activity off the list. Take a short 10-15 break to get a refreshment or light snack (staying hydrated and nourished could help to keep you feeling more balanced). Then go to the next item on your list. Don't worry about completing the entire list in one day. All of those chores will still be there the next day. No big deal. Before you know it, on your list of 6 items, you'll have 3 scratches out or checked off before you even realize it. ✅ ✅ ✅ 😊👍🏽 That will make you feel really good because it'll help you to see that despite how you may feel, you ACTUALLY DO have some control over what goes on in your life. I hope this helps a bit. Hang in there. If you need to chat, I'm here. 😊

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      • OGScientist

        652d

        @MrsB3922 I love this!

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    • DonielleLee

      652d

      I'm disabled due to my spine defect and narcolepsy, but have 3 kids (2 on the autism spectrum) and honestly even the thought of assigning chores and then making sure they got done sounds DAUNTING. I'm sorry to see yall here with me on this journey but I'm glad not to be alone if that makes sense?

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    • DariaFae

      652d

      Whenever I finally get one room / area clean another area needs done more. It's a losing battle of myself and my child.

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    • DariaFae

      652d

      I am the exact way. But I have a kid and tell her to do some stuff. We both have a chore list but I never get mine done. I work full time have appointments every week and go to school. Taking 2 classes 4credits each. Those are hard classes especially during the summer. I got her into summer camp though @ the school during school hours which helps my stress somewhat.

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    • Bugaboo

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      Umm... it seriously feels like I just read my entire life in your post. I'm not at all happy the pandemic happened but I was SO happy when I HAD to stay home and all my appointments were over the phone. Now I can't get out from under the mountain.

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    • weirdestpotato

      652d

      I feel the exact same way, especially with projects that are super important. I don't have any advice to give, but I'm sticking to this post to hopefully find a solution. You're not alone!

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    • KittyGreen

      652d

      Your not lazy I'm going through the same thing as we speak it's hard my drs and I have talked about it and the best thing that has worked for me at least is the 5 min method where you take two 5 mins out of your day to do anything that needs to be done the thought process behind it is you can do anything for 5 mins because it's just 5 mins if you want to more great if you don't that's alright to because you'll spend another 5 mins later working on it it is the hardest thing I've been going through right now and I can't have anyone around because of how bad my living space got but with this method I already have one room all the way clean

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