To know that - I know what I don’t want to do ....

Bradfordlass....I looked at futurelearn as I’ve always been interested in psychology. Everything refers to £50 payment. Is that to register? I’d only be able to do it if it was free. How do we access the free courses you mention. Thank you for this.

Try stuff, and if you don't like it, don't do it
Nansnet; And if you can't do it, even more reason to not do it!
With you all the way with this one! We must have been born under the same star sign,. although in my case, a long, long time ago! Never mind!; that's life I guess.

Another vote for Future Learn - also Audible, as you can listen whilst doing other things and there are some wonderful books and narrators.

Is it a possibility to travel as that might stimulate you and bring back the mojo?

Personally, I went back to university to do a Masters and that was a lot of fun, but I feel at a bit of a loose end since it finished and am looking for a new project, so I understand how you feel. The Masters was good for me because it had inbuilt goals and deadlines, so I had to meet them and I always felt better when I had achieved them. Sometimes, I think lethargy can take hold of us unless we take active steps to stamp it out.

I'm a great believer in doing whatever makes you happy, and if that's sitting at home having a lazy day, I don't feel guilty about it. My DiL's mum is like action woman, she's on the go everyday doing one activity or another ... makes me feel exhausted just thinking about it! She's often trying to get me to take part in various things, and I honestly think she feels sorry for me sometimes. She probably thinks I'm lonely, but what she doesn't understand is that I actually enjoy my own company, and I love pottering around the house, cooking, researching stuff on the internet, reading books, walking the dogs, and spending time in the garden. I do socialize with a group of my friends now and again, when we can all manage to get together, and I'm in a monthly bookclub. I used to do private pilates classes with 1 or 2 other women (I don't like large groups), which I loved, but then my instructor left. I am about to start again, after a 2 year gap, but it's right what they say, 'use it or you lose it', as I'm no longer as supple as I was, so I'll be right back to basics again!Lol I also do the odd aquafit class, which I kind of enjoy, although sometimes I simply don't feel like going ... so I don't!

In answer to your question, I don't think you should be bothered. Try stuff, and if you don't like it, don't do it. And if you want to sit at home with a book and a cream bun, go for it! Life is too short to engage in activities that you don't really enjoy. Being in a happy state of mind, is far more important.

I took up tennis around 10 months ago, having never played before (I’m 68). It is the best thing I ever did - great exercise but such fun as well! I now understand what people mean when they say ‘if you want to keep fit then do what you enjoy.’ Loving it, meeting lots of new people, keeping fit and now DH has started to play, so it’s something we can enjoy together!

Yes Bridgeit!

A friend has just started playing walking netball and loves it.

There are lots of things on offer with the U3A, it's just a case of finding the motivation!
I do like reading and crafts but need to find an exercise I really enjoy apart from yoga which is ok.

Perhaps a chocolate eclair may help

MissA

Find a lawn bowls club. Fitness and a social life combined.

I gave up pilates when I developed arthritis in my knees. I've joined a 'Silver Swans' ballet class for the over 55s. I cannot tell you how much I love it It is quite strong exercise but you don't notice it as it is such fun. It is one of those activities that 'lifts your heart'. You don't have to kneel down so no extra stain on the knees and a lovely teacher who can modify exercises if you have a health issue. I've done U3A and enjoyed it and lots of other things too but this is perhaps a form of escapism? Whatever it is I love it and knees feel a little better too.

When my hubby asks what’s on today I have great joy in saying “Nothing absolutely nothing” I’m retired and allowed to spend my time as I want and that doesn’t include unwanted exercise, yes I’m a bit overweight but I’m 73

Gonegirl

At the moment I'm more like an old hen I'm afraid!

Whodunnit?
MissAdventure does it again.
19.03 yesterday.

If you enjoy nature have a look at the RSPB website, and that of the Woodland Trust and your particular county’s Wildlife Trust. All of them put on events -cheap or free. We go to many and have enjoyed wonderful days whatever the time of year. For example we did a group night walk in local woods. It was fabulous to be somewhere really dark where we could see tree silhouettes, hear the stream flowing and hear Owls. On another walk (with a guide) we foraged for wild food and cooked it in a wok over a bonfire. Your local Council may also put on outdoor events. If you enjoy the outdoors you’d be amazed at how many events there are even in winter. These are what keep me going.

Another Future Learn fanatic here , can’t recommend highly enough!

Nicky7of7
I sing with one too! I come bouncing out afterwards. It's fabulous and I can highly recommend singing to anyone, even those who think they are tone deaf. My asthma readings have improved considerably since I began singing and therefore exercising my lungs ... but mainly singing has filled me with happiness.

I love craft. Have revisited ones I dropped when the kids were little, have started new ones.
www.craftcourses.com/categories has lots of ideas, some you might find locally. Some Hobbycraft stores run classes/groups cheaply or even free.

You could start a language or learn a musical instrument.

Good luck.

I joined the Rock Choir. It is absolutely amazing. Everyone is so friendly and inclusive and you don’t have to audition or read music. I always come home feeling uplifted and at peace with the world. Have a look on U tube. Over 30000 members in the UK. You can sign up for a taster session to try before you commit! I also walk 5 miles a day and sit and knit or crochet listening to audiobooks from my online Essex County Council library. Hope you find something to make you happy.

I don't need to join an amateur dramatics group.
There's always drama right here in my home these days.

We have a daily 'whodunnit' about the wet toilet seat, tense thrillers weekly about whether dirty clothes will make it into the washing bin, and there may possibly be a murder mystery coming soon.

70 in four years

So, you're 66. Pah! Spring chicken.

i came across nice group of people in a wetherspoons pub quite by chance. mid-morning, just before lunch, drinking coffee, mixed group very friendly and easy going, laid back. we chatted and amused each other with anecdote, puns, snippets of local history etc. they were good-humoured and unintrusive.
they explained to me how the re-fillable coffee worked. very reasonable price. also nibbles available.
they were over 60, hence free in day time.
I guess there may be such self-selected groups in many wetherspoons, that you could perhaps dip into.
I'd actually gone there for another purpose but decided to join them and it was very pleasant.
if you feel awkward going into a pub alone, try about 11am, wander in with a visible crossword to do, if you see some likely people, casually ask if the coffee machine is now working, and that will probably start a conversation, whereby you can get a feel for the situation.
I don't like signing up for things. I rather be a bit anonymous and uncommitted. I enjoyed them and the serendipity of discovering them.
I feel a bit less comfortable in all-women groups sometimes, they can be overly-purposeful if you know what I mean. I like something more free-wheeling.
I don't like being quizzed on my particulars, which some women do, as if they are trying to put me in a category.
I am not like those highly organised women, admirable though they may be, who are so sure of themselves, who get things done, know what's what, can make a casserole, do sewing, and be useful, and wear skirts.

In my moments of reverie I imagine a time when I will wake up, shower, and then indulge in a beauty routine that consists of more than slapping on a bit of moisturiser. I follow this with a healthy breakfast and a morning walk to my book club/zumba class/aquarobics etc. before lunching with a friend and going on to an art gallery or having an afternoon at the cinema. A home cooked, healthy, dinner is followed by an evening of scintillating conversation with The Wonderful Man.

The reality is that I fall out of bed at a run because I only have an hour before my first meeting and I need to send off three emails and make a phone call first. I shower and then eat a banana on the go, I put my morning tea in my Costa cup and hope it's still warm when I get to have a quick slurp whilst running down the road........ and so the day progresses in like manner.

I will be 70 in four years and then I am going to retire and make my reverie a reality (and maybe join a choir!), but for now I love the work I do and although I do sometimes get tired (exhausted) I have days like today when my little charity has been successful at getting another homeless gentleman off the streets - and I think that life is very good as it is.

I'm doing what I love and loving what I do (most of the time).

How about Amdram?
I’m part of an amateur musical theatre group. Can’t really sing but it’s just enough socialising without too much physical exertion! On stage in Hello Dolly tonight!

I loathe joining groups, never liked that kind of thing.I do join a litttle group of women, we are six of us. once a week, we just chat and drink tea/coffee and a sandwich and put the world to right.
I have involuntarily had to go to the Rehab gym because of a hip problem, and I hate it, but needs must.

I love yoga, and try to attend a weekly class. I absolutely enjoy the classes, but when I get home, I feel slaughtered and overcome with extreme tiredness. I don’t enjoy feeling like that, so I’ve cut down to every other week.

Maybe it’s an age thing. I am 74 years old and definitely slowing down as I get older.
Pilates classes made me feel worse.

My grandparents were very serious gardeners indeed! No armchairs for them. I'm very lazy compared to them.
I like a bit of structure to arrange my weeks round. I don't particularly enjoy everything I do but that makes the other stuff better somehow. Eg yoga this morning which I find quite hard and also boring but it means I've had two good walks plus the class so I can veg in front of the TV this pm with a clear conscience.
I really enjoy aquafit. Its no penance going there. Bridge (after a lovely long lunch) is a highlight. Plus my various talks to groups large and small keep me pottering happily along.
Maybe OP try not to overthink things? Just go out and do stuff. You might find your get up and go again after a while?

Curse you predictive text that should say I don’t particularly