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ever feel you have wasted a day

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BlueBelle Tue 16-Jul-19 22:42:21

I often feel like I ve accomplished nothing even when I have so yes I often feel I ve wasted a day

BradfordLass72 Tue 16-Jul-19 22:42:11

I understand how you may feel tired on a hot day, I suppose we all do at some time. Maybe you need some iron tablets?

But I cannot see anything in your post which seems to indicate wasted time.

You spent a couple of hours with your sister, whom I assume you love. Would you rather not have a sister to do this with?

Then you picked fruit and prepared it and the salad.
What a joy and privilege to have a garden where you can grow things.

If you had wanted to do all these things but something (ill health perhaps, or an accident) prevented you, then I could see why you may perceive time as wasted.

B9exchange Tue 16-Jul-19 22:38:22

I had a day a bit like that on Sunday, I just could not keep awake all day, which was a shame as we had the opportunity to visit baby grandson for the first time for over a month. Very embarrassing to keep nodding off, even in the middle of the cricket and Wimbledon!

Fortunately I was able to stay awake for the two meetings at work yesterday!

CanadianGran Tue 16-Jul-19 22:31:53

If you are normally busy all day, but feeling especially tired, I would make a doctor's appointment.
But if you are just having an off day, then keep your feet up, get your book or favourite TV show and enjoy. Don't feel guilty . We all need a rest once in a while!

grannylyn65 Tue 16-Jul-19 22:24:49

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GabriellaG54 Tue 16-Jul-19 22:18:14

if, gas of has blush

GabriellaG54 Tue 16-Jul-19 22:16:39

No. I can do nothing in particular or nothing at all, all day, and not feel as though it's wasted.
Looking after myself is never a waste and I like being both busy and idle depending on various factors, weather, time and inclination.
The better part if my life gas been spent in gainful employment, either in the home or the professional arena.
I see no need to flog the horse any more.

Tangerine Tue 16-Jul-19 22:14:07

You can't work hard all the time. What's wrong with not doing much occasionally?

M0nica Tue 16-Jul-19 22:08:18

Yes, feel that quite often, my mind has not caught up with the fact that in my mid-70s I no longer have the stamina to keep going the way I did and I plan lots of things to do, get half of them done and then have to sit down because I have had it and I am too tired to go any further.

However, today was not one of those days and I have been, gardening, decorating and still feel fine, although my feet are aching.

travelsafar Tue 16-Jul-19 22:01:55

Not sure why i feel like this today but i do. Out early with my sister for a couple of hours shopping then home. Picked some raspberries and gooseberries from the garden and prepped the salad for dinner this evening, then i just felt so wiped out and had no energy left to do anything else!!! Felt like a really old lady as i sat down just before 2pm and there i have been for the rest of the day. Feel better now it has cooled down but also feel cross that i have wasted a day doing nothing really. Anyone else felt this way about their day.